Pick the right starting field
- Use container number or bill of lading when you have a specific shipment.
- Use company search when you need shipper, consignee, importer, carrier, or provider context.
- Use commodity or HS code when the product category matters more than the company name.
- Use port, ramp, or lane filters when the movement geography matters most.
Narrow the result
- 1Start with the most reliable field you have.
- 2Apply date, geography, company, or commodity filters.
- 3Review whether the result set is too broad or too narrow.
- 4Open records that match the business question.
- 5Save or export only after the filters reflect the question you are answering.
Interpreting results
Shipment history can answer different questions depending on how it is filtered. A company search can support customer research, a port search can show gateway activity, and an HS code search can reveal category movement.
If you are unsure where to begin, ask Atlas to suggest the best search field based on the information you already have.