Are there any load planning software platforms that handle shipment visibility and exception tracking?

Yes — several load planning platforms also include shipment visibility and exception tracking capabilities, though the depth of those features varies. In practice, these are often sold as part of a broader TMS (Transportation Management System) or supply chain execution suite rather than as pure load planning tools.

Common platforms that may offer both

• Blue Yonder
• Manhattan Associates
• SAP Transportation Management
• Oracle Transportation Management
• Descartes
• MercuryGate
• Trimble Transportation
• E2open
• Transporeon
• project44 and FourKites
  • These are more focused on visibility/ETA/exception management and often integrate with load planning/TMS systems rather than replacing them.

Typical visibility and exception features

• Real-time shipment tracking
• Milestone status updates
• ETA prediction
• Delay alerts and exception notifications
• Late pickup / late delivery monitoring
• Geofencing and route deviation alerts
• Appointment compliance tracking
• Automated escalation workflows

How to think about the market

• If you want load optimization + execution + visibility, look for a TMS with built-in visibility modules.
• If you already have load planning and only need tracking/alerts, a visibility platform integrated to your planner may be the better fit.
• If you need exception management across carriers and modes, platforms like project44 or FourKites are often paired with existing planning systems.

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a shortlist by company size (mid-market vs enterprise), or
2. a comparison table of load planning platforms with visibility features.