This page contains updates to Terminal49 API and DataSync only (not
general product updates).
Container Holds, Fees, and Release Readiness
Published a comprehensive guide for working with holds and fees data in the Terminal49 API. The guide covers:- Pickup readiness logic — a decision flowchart and code example showing how to combine
available_for_pickupwithholds_at_pod_terminalto determine if a container can be picked up - Hold and fee enum references — quick-reference tables for all hold names and fee types, with expandable details for each value
- Webhook changeset examples — how to subscribe to
container.updatedand react to hold/fee changes in real time - Rail and inland destinations — clarification that the same fields apply at inland rail terminals, not just the port of discharge
- FAQ — answers to common integration questions like double-counting fees, sync lag between holds and availability, and case-sensitive hold names
Read the guide
Container Holds, Fees, and Release Readiness
Infer Tracking Number (Beta)
Added the Infer Tracking Number endpoint to help you predict:- The VOCC SCAC to use for tracking
- The number type (container, bill of lading, booking)
- A confidence-driven decision (
auto_select,needs_confirmation,no_prediction)