Container Dashboard Columns & Their Definitions

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Below is the list of columns available in the container dashboard and their definitions.

Column Name

Definition

Container

Container number

Current issues

Type of issue: hold, fee or other

Customer

Customer or company name

Date added

Date when shipment started tracking on Terminal49

Empty Returned

Empty Returned date

Equipment

Equipment size, type, height

IND

INland Destination (final transportation hub)

IND ATA

Inland Destination Actual Time of Arrival

IND Days since Full Out

Inland Destination number of days since Full Out

IND ETA

Inland Destination Estimated Time of Arrival

IND Full Out

Inland Destination Full Out Date

IND LFD

Inland Destination Last Free Day (LFD)

IND Terminal

Inland Destination Terminal

IND Unloaded

Inland Destination Unloaded Date

POD

Port of Discharge (POD)

POD Arrival

Port of Discharge (POD) Estimated or Actual Arrival Time

POD ATA

Port of Discharge Actual Time of Arrival (ATA)

POD Availability

Container without issues, available for pickup

POD Days since Full Out

Port of Discharge number of days since Full Out

POD Discharged

POD Discharged date

POD ETA

Port of Discharge Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA)

POD Fees

Port of Discharge Fees

POD Full Out

Port of Discharge Full Out Date

POD Holds

Port of Discharge Holds

POD LFD

Port of Discharge Last Free Day (LFD)

POD Pickup Appointment

Port of Discharge Pickup Appointment date

POD Pickup Chassis

Port of Discharge Full Out Chassis Number

POD Rail Departed

Container departed on Rail from POD

POD Rail Loaded

Container loaded on Rail at POD

POD Terminal

Port of Discharge Terminal name and FIRMS code

POD Vessel Voyage

Port of Discharge Arrival vessel and voyage number

POD Yard Location

Current location information from the POD Terminal

POL

Port of Lading (POL)

POL ATD

Port of Lading Actual Time of Departure (ATD)

POL ETD

Port of Lading Estimated Time of Departure (ETD)

Rail Carrier

Rail Carrier(s) Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) for inland transportation

Ref numbers

Shipment reference numbers

SCAC

Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC)

Shipment

Shipment Bill of Lading (BOL) or Booking number

Shipment tags

Tags related to a shipment

Shipping line

Shipping Line or Carrier

Frequently Asked Questions

What does POD mean in the container dashboard?

POD stands for Port of Discharge — the port where your container arrives and is unloaded from the vessel. Columns prefixed with "POD" (such as POD ETA, POD ATA, POD LFD, POD Holds) all relate to events and information at that port.

What is the difference between POD ETA and POD ATA?

POD ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) is the projected date the vessel is expected to arrive at the Port of Discharge. POD ATA (Actual Time of Arrival) is the confirmed date the vessel actually arrived. Once the vessel docks, the ATA replaces the ETA.

What does LFD mean and why does it matter?

LFD stands for Last Free Day — the last day you can pick up your container from the terminal without incurring storage or demurrage fees. Both POD LFD and IND LFD are tracked in the dashboard so you can act before charges begin.

If you need help with container dashboard columns or have any other questions, the fastest way to get assistance is through our in-app chat. You can also reach us at support@terminal49.com.