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AI is everywhere. Whether we’re excited about it, skeptical, or just trying to keep up, there’s no escaping the conversation. In logistics and supply chain, the potential for AI is massive—but what does that really mean for the industry?

Creative Co-Op Cuts Tracking Time and Avoids Fees with Terminal49

Learn how Terminal49 models inland rail ETAs by segmenting journeys, improving data quality, and embracing transparency in the face of logistics uncertainty.

AI is already reshaping logistics, from automating document processing to optimizing shipment tracking. But how much of this is real, and how much is just hype?

Discover how a fast-growing home goods brand scaled their global operations 10x while reducing shipping delays and demurrage fees—using Terminal49’s real-time container tracking platform.

Exploring the role of Terminal49 in shipment visibility and ensuring construction timelines have minimal to zero delays.

Discover how Jaguar Freight eliminated 90% of manual tracking tasks, saved 20+ hours per user each month, and adopted a cost-effective, enterprise-grade tracking solution - without the high price tag of traditional platforms.

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

Stay compliant and minimize demurrage fees with our automated container tracking and risk management solutions.

Stay compliant with OSRA 2022 and avoid costly penalties—download our free eBook now.

Terminal49's new inland ETAs cut prediction error by 42% and boost coverage to ~99% for US and Canada rail shipments. Here's how we did it.

Custom Fields bring your ERP/TMS data and workflows into Terminal49. Discover three powerful workflows that replace spreadsheets and centralize operations.

See how fresh your container data is and refresh it on demand. The Tracking Freshness Indicator brings more trust and transparency to your workflow.

From global search and customizable filters to unified timelines and live maps, these updates make it easier to make smarter decisions—faster.

We’ve expanded Terminal49’s footprint to support North American imports across all ports and terminals

Terminal49 was built on the development of software that helps to streamline drayage operations. Akshay Dodeja, founder and CEO of Terminal49, talks about what customers want, how AI should be used and where technology could take the industry.

In this fireside chat, Terminal49’s Kyle Blount and Dom Santomieri unpack what May 2 means for U.S. importers. From the disappearance of the de minimis exemption to how major brands are pivoting to FTZs and new sourcing routes, this conversation offers a clear, strategic look at a very uncertain landscape.

The logistics headlines keep coming: tariffs are changing, port fees are on the horizon, and shippers are bracing for congestion. So we hit record on a quick chat between Terminal49’s Dom Santomieri and Kyle Blount to unpack what’s actually going on.

Importers are scrambling as tariff rules shift fast. From the end of de minimis to FTZ strategy and routing chaos, here's what logistics teams are doing to stay ahead.

How supply chain leaders can build sustainable, agile operations for what’s next

In this article, we take a deep dive into four major roles of technology in enhancing the efficiency of freight operations.

We're breaking down the challenges with traditional sources of container data and methods of gaining visibility into status. It's more complicated than you'd think.

Fortune 500 Retailer Streamlines Global Container Tracking & Risk Management with Terminal49’s Real-Time Data

Learn how Terminal49 help a mid-sized freight forwarder, customs broker and NVOCC automate container data management and improve customer trust.

Jaguar Freight automated container tracking with Terminal49 + Chain.io to boost visibility, cut manual work, and enhance customer experience.

Discover how Valor Victoria used Terminal49's real-time container tracking to save thousands daily, eliminate detention and demurrage fees for 863+ days, and streamline logistics with 90% less manual tracking.

Why Customs Delays Are a Serious Risk for Construction Equipment Imports

Tracking container milestones is one thing—getting that data where you need it, when you need it, is another. If you’re manually keying in updates or scrambling to align your TMS, ERP, or customers with real-time visibility, there’s a better way. Join Terminal49, Chain.io, and Jaguar Freight for a real-world look at how logistics providers are making visibility data actually work for them—without the headaches.

This webinar offers practical insights and strategies to prepare your business for regulatory changes, minimizing disruptions and costs.

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.

Export compliance is the discipline that keeps exporters and freight forwarders aligned with export controls, screening, licensing rules, and record-keeping obligations.

Learn why carrier-reported Last Free Day (LFD) is the most accurate, how terminal data falls short, and how to avoid costly demurrage.

Learn how food importers can navigate FDA and U.S. Customs regulations without costly delays. This guide explores compliance strategies, risk mitigation, and how Terminal49 helps streamline food import operations.

APIs should streamline ocean freight, but carrier data is still inconsistent and incomplete—leaving forwarders and shippers to fill the gaps.

Exploring best practices and the role of Terminal49 in managing perishable goods through reefer container milestones.

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.

Struggling with unreliable container tracking data? APIs provide access, but bad data leads to costly delays, demurrage fees, and operational chaos. In this blog, Terminal49’s co-founders discuss why high-quality data—not just API integration—is the key to real visibility. Learn how Terminal49 cleans, validates, and enriches tracking data to keep your supply chain moving smoothly.

Exploring how shippers can track and monitor conditions of time-sensitive refrigerated cargo during its freight movement with Terminal49.

Ocean carrier APIs promise simplicity but fall short due to fragmentation, limited access, and high costs. Learn how Terminal49 solves these challenges.

Exploring Terminal49’s role in helping shippers ensure accurate tracking of container discharge times and LFD for better drayage operations

Container tracking data is chaotic—late, inconsistent, and incomplete. Learn how Terminal49 ensures data accuracy to streamline global logistics operations.

Discover how Valor Victoria used Terminal49's real-time container tracking to save thousands daily, eliminate detention and demurrage fees for 863+ days, and streamline logistics with 90% less manual tracking.

Why the transportation visibility market remains unconsolidated: learn why growing demand, high valuations, and innovation make it a win for shippers.

Terminal49’s insights from WESCCON 2024 in San Diego reveal key logistics trends in visibility, automation, and streamlined workflows for customs brokers and forwarders.

The ILA Strike has commenced and will be felt throughout the entire East and Gulf Coast ports responsible for handling 55% of containers coming to and fro the United States.

A guide on the Port of Los Angeles, exploring its history, terminals, logistics environment, economic impact, and infrastructures.

An employee spotlight for Terminal49’s new hire - Toph Atwater, a sales professional taking the reins as a senior account executive.

This blog explores how Terminal49 is enhancing maritime logistics by integrating free, community-driven terrestrial AIS data with reliable satellite AIS sources. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and open-source data, we provide real-time, cost-effective ship tracking with increased reliability. As we transition to a new satellite AIS vendor, our system will soon offer comprehensive global coverage, ensuring customers receive timely, accurate updates on their shipments both at sea and in port.

An employee spotlight for Terminal49’s new hire - Kyle Blount who joins the team from Flexport and comes with a combination of experience, expertise, and talent.

A deep dive into the OSRA 2022 final rule, including what shippers can expect and how they can navigate it successfully.

Explore and review seven of the best container tracking tools in the market for 2024. We also go in-depth on the benefits of container tracking tools.

A deep dive into online container tracking, why it is important to freight operations, and how freight businesses and shippers can go about it

How the new FMC rules work and how shipping operations can leverage visibility solutions to ensure transparency throughout the container journey

Explore how empowering the real-time shipment tracking tool can be in the hands of customer success agents and how to measure its success.

One of the key strategies to achieving supply chain resilience is by building multi-modal flexibility within freight operations. But how do you do that?

In the wake of sustainability, many shipping operations are turning to quality data for environmental compliance in shipping operations. In our article, we explore what this means.

Although there are operational challenges in North American rail and intermodal shipping, we have explored some solutions to help you overcome them.

Exploring the importance and challenges of real-time data and insights in navigating an increasingly volatile freight market.

A deep dive into the role of data standardization in improving the efficiency of logistics and supply chain operations.

Shipment tracking is a key feature in modern-day supply chain operations. Find out the importance of high-quality data in ensuring effective shipment tracking.

Enhance your logistics with Terminal49's rail & intermodal visibility for streamlined, secure cargo movement. Discover our platform's new features.

With margins often razor-thin and clients perpetually seeking the most economical solutions, providers find themselves locked in a race to the bottom, where differentiation based solely on pricing becomes challenging.

Global Shipping Chokepoints are causing knock-on effects in US Ports and Terminals

Learn how Terminal49 help a mid-sized freight forwarder, customs broker and NVOCC automate container data management and improve customer trust

Explore the state of ocean carrier APIs in this insightful discussion with Akshay Dodeja and Matt. Learn about DCSA standards, data challenges, and the future of API adoption in global logistics.