Shipment tracking API

Real-time freight tracking ETAs, wherever you need them

Our easy-to-integrate freight tracking API delivers live ocean and air ETAs and tracking milestones into ERP, WMS and TMS systems.

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Get the latest ETAs and tracking updates in your ERP, TMS or WMS

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Enrich your ERP, TMS or WMS 
Bring automated ocean, air and road freight tracking into the systems you already use.
Gain real-time freight visibility
A live feed of shipment tracking data delivers a real-time view of your global supply chain across modes and carriers.
Streamline workflows
Simplify freight tracking workflows by eliminating the need for spreadsheets and carrier tracking portals.

Shipment Tracking API FAQs

What types of freight does Beacon's shipment tracking API support?

Our shipment tracking API connects your systems to the latest tracking updates and ETAs from a network of 160 ocean carriers, 150 airlines and 158,000 road carriers.

What container tracking milestones are provided?

Beacon provides a wide range of tracking information for container shipments. The exact milestones vary by carrier, but common milestones include: Gate in Full, Loaded at POL, Departure from POL, Arrival at POD, Discharged at POD and Gate out Full. Estimated dates and times are available for container arrivals and departures. Additional milestones allow you to track transshipments through intermediary ports.

How easily can the shipment tracking API be integrated with our existing ERP, WMS and TMS systems?

Integrating the shipment tracking API with your existing ERP, WMS, and TMS systems is straightforward. Read our API documentation or book a call with one of our experts to learn more about the integration process.