Customer Story
Freight Forwarder Saves 300+ Hours and Thousands of Dollars a Month on Container Tracking
Learn how Terminal49 help a mid-sized freight forwarder, customs broker and NVOCC automate container data management and improve customer trust.
Real-Time Intermodal Rail Container Tracking
Track every container through each milestone on all Class 1 rail carriers, from pickup to inland destinations, now with ML-powered Predictive Rail ETAs.
Simplify intermodal rail tracking and avoid fees with complete visibility – no LOAs needed
Stay on top of your containers as they move across Class 1 rail networks like BNSF, Norfolk Southern, Canadian National, CPKC, CSX, and Union Pacific. Get real-time data for rail-specific milestones like pickup availability, Last Free Day (LFD), and ETAs – all without LOA (Letter of Authorization) agreements. Now with T49 Predictive Rail ETA: our ML model generates a reliable inland arrival estimate the moment your container departs the port, so your team can plan pickups with confidence instead of guessing.
Stay on Track with Real-Time Rail Milestones
Automated intermodal container tracking
Track every container from ocean to rail with real-time updates, giving you the visibility to make faster, informed decisions and ensure timely delivery.
Track with confidence with accurate rail ETAs and LFDs
Carrier-reported rail ETAs at port departure can be off by nearly 2 days. Terminal49's Predictive Rail ETA uses ML to cut that error by 42%, giving your team reliable inland arrival estimates so you can plan pickups earlier and stop reacting to last-minute surprises.
Avoid costly detention and demurrage fees
Avoid detention and demurrage fees with streamlined visibility and proactive rail movement alerts, allowing you to plan ahead, control costs, and prevent delays.
NEW FEATURE
More accurate ETAs. Better drayage decisions.
Carrier ETAs for intermodal rail aren't always available at port departure and, when they are, they average nearly 2 days of error. Terminal49's Predictive Rail ETA closes that gap. Our ML model, trained on millions of historical transit moves across corridors, container types, and carrier patterns, generates an inland arrival estimate the moment your container departs the port on rail.
Intelligent source selection: As the container moves and carrier data becomes available, Terminal49 automatically evaluates all sources: our ML estimate, the rail carrier's ETA, and the shipping line's estimate, then surfaces the most accurate one. Not just the most recent.
- 42%
Less prediction error (Mean Absolute Error: 1.72 → 1.00 day)
- ~99%
ETA coverage for US & Canada rail
- All 6 Class 1 Carriers
BNSF, UP, CSX, NS, CN, CPKC - no LOA required
- Essential Plan
Included - no add-on or LOA paperwork needed
Use Predictive Rail ETA to coordinate drayage earlier, commit to delivery windows with confidence, and stop paying detention fees caused by last-minute ETA shifts.
Learn moreComplete rail visibility in real-time, from ocean to inland destinations
Get a full view of your containers' journey across Class 1 rail carriers with real-time tracking, which reduces delays, lowers costs, and enhances overall logistics accuracy.
Dashboard views and rail milestones at a glance
Stay informed with key Inland destination milestones
- Awaiting Inland Transfer
- En-route
- Awaiting Full Out
- Full Out
- Awaiting Empty Return
Seamless integrations
Key rail milestones include:
- Rail Loaded
- Rail Departed
- Rail Arrived
- Rail Unloaded
- Full out Inland Facility
- Empty Returned
- Last Free Day
- Predictive Rail ETA - ML-powered inland arrival estimate from port departure
- ETA (final inland destination ATA & ETA)
- Inland Destination & Pickup Facility
- POD Rail Carrier
- Destination Rail Carrier
Problem
Terminal49: simplifying rail logistics
We take the complexity out of tracking intermodal rail containers, making it easier for you to manage logistics from port to rail, all in one platform.
Manual tracking
Traditional logistics: labor-intensive methods
- Multiple phone calls
- Manually checking websites
- Manual spreadsheet updates
- File LOA
- Expensive legacy systems
Logistics oversight
Systematic monitoring of supply chain stages
- Tracking transloadings
- Estimated or no LFD
- Manual drayage scheduling
Solution
The Terminal49 advantage: making rail container tracking easy
Scalable risk management: faster, smarter decisions
- Track your containers every step of the way: See where your containers are, from the rail yard to final delivery, with real-time updates. No more guessing or worrying about delays—you'll know exactly where everything stands, no LOA needed.
- All-in-one rail data: Get real-time updates on key rail milestones, so you always have a full picture of your container's journey—from ocean to inland rail, no gaps.
Save money by avoiding detention & demurrage fees.
- Stop fees Before they start: Get early warnings for critical events, like Last Free Day (LFD), so you can act fast and avoid detention and demurrage charges.
- Make data-driven decisions to reduce costs: With accurate rail data and proactive alerts, you can plan ahead, streamline operations, and optimize pickups to reduce those demurrage fees.
Plan smarter with precise ETAs and predictable Costs
- Know when your containers will arrive: T49 Predictive Rail ETA gives you an ML-powered arrival estimate from port departure, cutting prediction error by 42% (1.72 → 1.00 days). Plan pickups earlier, coordinate drayage with confidence, and stop scrambling when carrier ETAs shift at the last minute.
- Seamless integration means less hassle: Our platform syncs your rail data with existing workflows, cutting down manual processes and reducing errors.
Get set up and start tracking fast.
- Quick onboarding, instant results: Terminal49 is easy to set up and use, so you can start tracking containers and saving money on fees without the hassle of complex training.
- Rail data, your way: Through our Dashboard or API, you’ll get the data you need, seamlessly integrated into your workflow.
Share updates with one click.
- Real-time data sharing: Share container deadlines and updates easily via links, CSV exports, or email, keeping everyone informed.
THE MOST RELIABLE ETA WITH TERMINAL49'S GUARANTEE
100%
U.S. Coverage
99.5%
Uptime Guarantee
97%
Global Coverage
More insights into rail movements
Webinar
Streamline Container Tracking With Custom Reports and Templates
In this webinar, you'll hear about how the Containers Dashboard from Terminal49 is designed to simplify your shipment workflow with real-time data, customizable reports, and ready-to-use templates.
Webinar
Track to Success: Terminal49 Demos New Rail & Intermodal Visibility
Join Terminal49 CEO, Akshay Dodeja, for a 30-minute webinar to demo this major product update, showcasing how Terminal49 completes your visibility into the inland journey of your cargo with intermodal rail data.
