Launch Week: Free global container tracking is here.

Container visibility shouldn't be complicated. Carrier portals, terminal websites, and vessel trackers may provide basic information, but managing multiple tabs, manually chasing updates, and cross-checking spreadsheets creates unnecessary complexity. Logistics operators today deserve better.

Terminal49 believes in simplicity, accuracy, and real-time actionability. That’s why, after six years of building and refining our platform, we're excited to announce Terminal49 Free—a powerful, automated, and completely free container tracking solution.

Every Container. Standardized data from nearly every ocean carrier, ocean terminal, and vessel location, all via a single dashboard.

Available free today. You can start tracking right now.

The problem no one talks about

Container visibility isn’t exactly hard to find anymore.

Carrier portals? Check. Terminal websites? Sure. AIS tracking tools? Plenty. It’s all out there. But it’s also scattered, inconsistent, and time-consuming.

Most logistics teams are still stuck in a reactive loop of chasing updates, cross-checking data, and stitching together spreadsheets just to answer basic questions like: 

Where is my container?

Did it make it onto the transshipment vessel?

When will it arrive?

Has the ETA changed?

Does the broker need to pay the line fee to clear the line hold?

Is it available for pickup at the terminal yet?

Has the trucker made a pickup appointment?

Has the container been picked up before the last free day?

Has the container been empty-returned?

...

You know the routine: 12 tabs open, 4 tracking systems, 3 versions of the truth.

At Terminal49, we’ve spent the past six years building a platform that eliminates that chaos. And today, we’re making the most fundamental part of that platform — real-time visibility — completely free.

Introducing Terminal49 Free Visibility

Unlimited container tracking. One source of truth. Free forever.

Starting today, any company — large or small — can use Terminal49 to track its containers in one place.

No spreadsheets. No toggling between portals.Just the visibility you need, where and when you need it.

What You Get (Free Plan Features):

• Instant tracking: Add shipments or containers one by one or import via a spreadsheet.
• Auto-tracking by identifiers: Track using Master Bill of Lading (MBOL), booking number, or container numbers.
• Centralized shipment dashboard: View all shipments clearly organized by On Ship, Arrived, Stopped Tracking, Recently Added.
• Vessel ETA changes: ETA's for each container are updated multiple times a day, so you can see if your shipment is delayed or coming earlier than the originally scheduled ETA.
• Container Holds, Fees, availability, and LFD: Get alerts for delays, holds, LFDs, and terminal charges.
• Powerful search and filters: Quickly find containers using customer name, PO, BOL, or tags.
• Unified container timeline: See milestones from carriers, terminals, and AIS in one ordered view.
• Detailed shipment updates: Get real-time insights on vessel events, customs holds, and delivery readiness.
• Global search bar: Instantly access any shipment with a BOL, container number, or reference.
• Contextual sidebar insights: View the latest milestone without leaving your current workflow.
• Real-time email alerts: Customize notifications for events like discharge, availability, LFD, and more.
• Unlimited users: Bring your entire ops team onboard.
• No seat limits or hidden fees: 100% free with no credit card, no sales call, and no trial countdown.
• Rapid onboarding: Start tracking within minutes—no friction or delays.
• Track up to 50 containers/month (you can get more on request!)
• 24hr email support

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Terminal49 is for everyone:

Today, Terminal49 is used by small and large Cargo Owners and Logistics Service Providers. Our customers manage between 10 and 20,000+ containers every month. We built Terminal49 for everyone and anyone who manages containers.

Here are the types of businesses that can manage their containers on Terminal49:

• Importers (Cargo Owners)
• Exporters (Suppliers)
• Freight Forwarders
• Customers Brokers
• Drayage Brokers
• Drayage Trucking Companies
• 3PLs
• Warehouses
• Shopify and Amazon Sellers
• NVOCC
• Ocean Carriers

Why We're Making Visibility Free

Because basic visibility should be a table-stakes feature, not a paid one.

Our customers have made one thing clear: the real value comes not from seeing where a shipment is, but from knowing what to do about it.

That’s what Terminal49 is built for—to turn visibility into action. To surface the containers that need attention. To help you adapt more quickly, communicate more effectively, and avoid costly surprises.

So we decided: If we’re serious about fixing the way global logistics teams work, we can’t put a paywall in front of the basics.

From Visibility to Velocity

Free visibility and tracking are just the beginning.

Once you're tracking in Terminal49, it's easy to scale up as your needs grow. Whether you're managing more shipments, needing deeper insights, or integrating with your TMS, Terminal49 grows with you.

• Track more shipments and containers without limits
• Identify at-risk containers and automate exception alerts
• Export data, build reports, and integrate with your TMS or ERP
• Collaborate at scale with shared dashboards, white-labeled portals, and internal workflows
• Get support tailored to your needs with onboarding, account managers, and priority SLAs

Terminal49 grows with you—from basic visibility to full operational control.

Start tracking in minutes—no trial, no credit card, no sales call.

Create your account & start tracking for free