Ocean Carrier APIs: Challenges, Standards, and the Future
About This Video
What’s really going on behind the scenes with ocean carrier APIs? 🌊 In this lively conversation, Akshay Dodeja and Matt Turner, co-founders of Terminal49 tackle the big questions: Why aren’t APIs standard across carriers? How do we fix the gaps in data quality? And what’s it going to take to make global shipping more transparent and efficient?
From the rise of DCSA standards to real-world challenges like incomplete data and misaligned incentives, Akshay and Matt bring a fresh perspective—and a few laughs—to a topic that’s shaping the future of logistics. 🚀
If you’re in freight forwarding, cargo ownership, or just curious about how global trade works in the digital age, this one’s for you.
Chapters:
0:00 Let’s Talk APIs
1:00 The Dream of Seamless Integration
4:00 Why Standards Matter (And Why They're Hard)
10:30 Data Problems Nobody Talks About
20:00 Should Governments Step In?
33:00 The Real Cost of APIs
37:30 Solutions That Actually Work
👋 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! What’s your experience with APIs in logistics?