NauticGrid · Operator Guide
How to use NauticGrid well
This guide is built for freight operators who need fast, reliable decisions. Use it as your daily playbook for spotting disruption early and briefing clients clearly.
Best first check
Dashboard hero + Disruption Index + chokepoints before anything else.
Best route check
Ports for local congestion, then Lanes for end-to-end pressure.
Best briefing move
Use AI + story summaries to create concise client updates.
Best risk posture
Treat trend changes as early signals, not just headline severity.
Daily 5-step workflow
1. Start on Dashboard (60 seconds)
Scan Breaking Alert, Disruption Index, and chokepoint status first. If any of these are elevated, prioritize client communication before rate checks.
2. Open Ports that matter to your shipments
Use /ports to jump into active origin/destination ports. Check congestion trend, weather, and recent related stories to confirm whether delays are local or systemic.
3. Check lane pressure before committing ETAs
Use /lanes to verify route-level pressure. Compare origin + destination index with chokepoint stress before promising delivery windows.
4. Use stories for client-ready context
Read top severity-tagged stories tied to your ports/lanes. Summaries are tuned for actionability so you can paste key points into customer updates quickly.
5. Set account + watchlist routine
Stay signed in and use account tools to keep your workflow stable. Re-check dashboard and your key ports before the first customer call each day.
Interpretation rules that prevent bad calls
- If Disruption Index is rising and chokepoints are worsening, assume schedule risk even when freight rates are stable.
- If a port is WATCH + congestion trend worsening, expect dwell variability before carriers formally update schedules.
- If stories are severe but index is stable, treat as early warning and monitor the next cycle rather than overreacting.
- When both destination stress and rate volatility climb, flag customer ETA confidence as low and communicate alternatives.