ZIM Container Tracking API

The ZIM container tracking API, powered by JSONCargo, allows efficient tracking and real-time monitoring of containers operated by ZIM Integrated Shipping Services.

Real-Time Container Monitoring

Track ZIM containers as they move across oceans and ports, with full global visibility into their transit status.

Essential Tracking Data for ZIM Containers

Get Key Data into your Container transit status, such as ETA, ATD, last location, loading port, discharging port and more.

Major Shipping Lines Coverage

Track your containers in a single platform. JSONCargo has coverage with major shipping lines like MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and more.

Major shipping line coverage

JSONCargo captures more than 95% of worldwide shipping movements, giving you reliable access to almost every commercial container through our API

Container Tracking API Data Table

Parameter	Data Type	Description	Example Value
container_id	integer	Unique identifier for the container	DKF1234567
container_type	string	Specifies the classification of a shipping container, indicating its size and purpose	HC40
container_status	string	Current status of the container	Empty Container Returned from Customer
tare	float	Represents the empty weight of the container without any cargo inside	5691.6
shipping_line_name	string	Name of the shipping line company	Zim Integrated Shipping Services
shipping_line_id	integer	JSONCargo Internal identifier for the shipping line company	0018
shipped_from	string	Indicates the location or origin where the container was initially shipped from	SANTOS, BR
shipped_from_terminal	string	Specifies the terminal at the origin where the container was loaded or dispatched	BRASIL TERMINAL PORTUARIO S/A
shipped_to	string	Denotes the destination where the container is being shipped to	MEMPHIS, TN
shipped_to_terminal	string	Specifies the terminal at the destination where the container is scheduled to be unloaded or delivered	UNION PACIFIC RR
atd_origin	date time	Actual time of departure from the origin (Local time)	2024-07-16 17:28
eta_final_destination	date time	Estimated time of arrival at the final destination (Local time)	2024-09-04 11:29
last_location	string	The most recent location where the container was tracked	MEMPHIS, TN
last_location_terminal	string	The terminal of the most recent tracked location	UNION PACIFIC RR
next_location	string	The upcoming destination in the container’s journey	BUSAN, KOREA
next_location_terminal	string	The terminal at the next location where the container will arrive	BUSAN CONTAINER TERMINAL
atd_last_location	date time	Actual time of departure from the last known location (Local time)	2024-07-28 16:54
eta_next_destination	date time	Estimated time of arrival at the next destination (Local time)	2024-07-28 16:54
timestamp_of_last_location	date time	The date and time the container was last tracked at its previous location (Local time)	2024-09-04 11:29
last_movement_timestamp	date time	The date and time of the most recent recorded movement of the container (Local time)	2024-09-05; 14:51
loading_port	string	The port where the container was initially loaded onto the vesse	YANTIAN, SHENZHEN, CHINA
discharging_port	string	The port where the container is scheduled to be unloaded	LOS ANGELES, CA
bill_of_lading	string	The unique identifier or reference for the container’s shipment documentation	SZPM20235804
last_vessel_name	string	The name of the last vessel the container was aboard.	TANGIER EXPRESS
last_voyage_number	string	The voyage number of the last vessel the container was on	0054E
current_vessel_name	string	The name of the current vessel the container is aboard	HYUNDAI FORWARD
current_voyage_number	string	The voyage number of the current vessel carrying the container	0157E
last_updated	date time	Time when JSONCargo last retrieved container information (YYYY-MM-DD; HH:MM in UTC)	2024-09-13; 09:10

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Gain Global Insight with JSONCargo’s ZIM Container Tracking API

Track ZIM containers worldwide in real time. JSONCargo gives you full visibility across the entire journey, from port to port.

You can easily access essential shipping data, including:

Container ID and current status
Last reported location with precise timestamp
Estimated arrival time and confirmed departure
Vessel details, voyage number, and terminal handling info
Linked Bill of Lading