Routing Structure Overview

Routing Structure Overview 

This article will outline the foundational elements of PortPro’s routing structure, providing clarity on how container activity is organized and tracked throughout its life cycle.

Key Components

• Load
  Represents the full life cycle of a container, encompassing all container moves from origin to final delivery.

• Container Move
  A complete segment of activity assigned to a driver. For example, a "Pick Container" followed by a "Drop Container" constitutes one container move.

• Event
  A specific action within a container move. Each move typically includes multiple events—for instance, “Pick Container” and “Drop at Yard” would be considered two separate events.

• Leg
  Refers to the segment between two events. It captures what occurs during the transition from one event to the next.
  

• Status
  Indicates the date and time a particular event status was completed (e.g., Arrived, Departed). These timestamps provide visibility into the progress of each move.

  
  
  
  

  Routing Hierarchy and Updated Terminology – PortPro

  The routing structure in PortPro follows a clear hierarchy, designed to provide visibility into every step of a container’s movement. Recent updates also introduce new terminology and expanded data fields to enhance clarity and operational insight.

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  Routing Hierarchy

  The structure of routing in PortPro is organized as follows:

  • Container Move
    The overall assignment given to a driver.

    • Event
      A defined action within the container move (e.g., Pickup, Delivery).

      • Status
        The timestamp capturing the driver’s interaction with the event (e.g., Arrived, Departed).

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  Updated Terminology & Key Fields

  • Pick Up Location
    Formerly called Port. This is the location associated with the “Pickup Container” event.

  • Delivery Location
    Formerly called Consignee. This corresponds to the “Deliver Container” event.

  • Start Status
    Displays the exact time and date when the driver initiates the event in the mobile app.

  • Arrived Status
    Captures when the driver arrives at the designated location.

  • Departed Status
    Captures when the driver leaves the location.

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  New Data Points in Routing

  • Driver Pay
    Shows projected pay for each leg. This value is editable and updates automatically in the Driver Pay tab. An icon indicates whether the rate is system-generated (e.g., from Driver Pay Rates) or manually overridden.

  • Duration (Between Legs)
    Time elapsed between key events—such as from Pickup Container - Departed to Deliver Container - Arrived.

  • Distance
    The total mileage between two locations within a leg (e.g., from pickup to delivery).

  • Duration (At Location)
    Reflects how long the driver remained at a location, calculated between the Arrived and Departed statuses—ideal for tracking detention time.