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Update Mechanism

Where update frequency sets the pace, the update mechanism describes the actual method by which logistics data moves between systems.

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Last updated: 18 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Where update frequency sets the pace, the update mechanism describes the actual method by which logistics data moves between systems. The three principal approaches are push updates (a server actively transmits changes to the recipient), pull queries (a client requests current data on demand), and event-driven triggers (an update fires when a defined event occurs—such as gate receipt, transshipment, or customs release). TMS platforms, carrier APIs, and track-and-trace systems typically combine these mechanisms depending on operational requirements. The choice affects latency, system load, and data quality across shipment tracking, inventory management, and dispatch.

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