TimeToCargo

Authentication

API keys, request limits, and terms of use

Include a valid API key in the api_key query parameter. Get a key in your account.

Base URL for requests: https://tracking.timetocargo.com/v2.

By using the API you agree to the Terms of Service. Questions: info@timetocargo.com.

Limits

  • GET /v2/tracking and POST /v2/tracking/batch each allow up to 8 requests per minute per API key.
  • GET /v2/tracking/batch allows up to 3 requests per second and 30 per minute per API key.
  • POST /v2/tracking/batch accepts between 1 and 500 numbers per request.
  • For bills of lading (type=bl) and bookings (type=bk), specify the carrier’s SCAC code from the supported companies endpoint. Automatic carrier detection with company=AUTO is available only for containers (type=container).

Use GET /v2/apikey to check your remaining tracking credits and API key details.

Tracking number types

type valueTracking number
containerContainer number
blBill of lading number
bkBooking number

If the carrier is not listed, try company=AUTO with a container number. Some ocean carriers and railway operators share a data source, so different carriers may return the same tracking results.

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