Container Tracking
API

Synchronize automated data of events and statuses of the shipment. Integrate real-time tracking into your ERP, TMS, or any system with a single API call.

// Track a container with one API call
const response = await fetch('https://api.tracktainer.com/v1/track', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    'Content-Type': 'application/json'
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    container: 'MSCU7283613'
  })
});

// Response
{
  "carrier": "MSC",
  "status": "in_transit",
  "eta": "2026-04-18T08:00:00Z",
  "vessel": "MSC AURORA III",
  "route": { "origin": "Shanghai", "dest": "Rotterdam" },
  "events": [ ... ]
}
API Features

Built for developers, designed for logistics

Everything you need to integrate container tracking into your systems.

Major Carriers

One endpoint, all major shipping lines. MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, OOCL, and more. Auto-detect carrier from container prefix.

Real-Time Webhooks

Get instant push notifications for status changes, delays, and ETA updates. No polling required - events delivered as they happen.

AI ETA Predictions

Machine learning powered arrival forecasts more accurate than carrier ETAs. Predict delays before they happen.

Integration in 3 Steps

Get started in minutes, not weeks.

1
Get your API key

Sign up and get your API key in seconds. No credit card required for the free tier.

2
Make your first call

Send a container number, BL, or booking reference. We return structured JSON with all events.

3
Set up webhooks

Configure webhook URLs. We push status changes, ETAs, and milestones automatically to your system.

API FAQ

Use Bearer token authentication. Include your API key in the Authorization header: Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

No integration fee. Sign up, get your API key, and start tracking immediately.

Major shipping lines including MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, ONE, ZIM, and many more.

Yes - official SDKs for Python, Node.js, PHP, and Go. Install via pip, npm, or composer.

Ready to integrate?

Get your API key in seconds. No credit card required.