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# Continuous shipping data from logistics APIs

> Access real-time shipping rates, port congestion, and carrier performance — automated insights that drive strategic logistics decisions

- **Industry**: Ecommerce
- **Product**: Radar
- **Sources**: FreightWaves, Dodge Data & Analytics, ShippingWatch, Journal of Commerce, Sea-Intelligence, Port Authority
- **Fields**: Route, Mode, SpotRate, AvgTransitDays, PortCongestion, VesselOnTimePct
- **Integrations**: Google Sheets, CSV, API

## Dataset

Our normalized dataset includes critical columns such as Route, Mode, SpotRate, AvgTransitDays, PortCongestion, and VesselOnTimePct. This structured data allows you to analyze shipping trends and performance metrics effectively, helping you make informed logistics decisions. Each data point is updated regularly to reflect the latest conditions in the shipping industry.

## Sources

We monitor structured data from key logistics providers and industry sources including FreightWaves, Journal of Commerce, ShippingWatch, Sea-Intelligence, and Port Authority. These sources provide insights into global shipping rates, port congestion, and carrier performance metrics, ensuring you have the most accurate and timely information available. By leveraging data from 12 distinct sources, we deliver a comprehensive view of the shipping landscape.

## Analysis

Utilize our dashboard widgets to gain insights into global shipping metrics. With 12 different widgets, including the Current Global Shipping Rate metric, Shipping Rate Trends Over Last 6 Months line chart, and Port Congestion Breakdown by Region donut chart, you can visualize and analyze key data at a glance. The Real-Time Carrier Performance Metrics table and Top 10 Most Congested Ports horizontal bar chart further enhance your ability to monitor and respond to shipping challenges.

## Alerts

Stay informed with our enabled alert rules, which ensure you receive timely notifications about significant changes in shipping rates and port congestion. Whether through API integrations or email alerts, you can customize how and when you receive updates. This proactive approach helps you manage logistics effectively and respond to industry fluctuations.

## Integrations

Our solution integrates seamlessly with API and Snowflake, allowing for efficient data management and analysis. With the ability to connect to these platforms, you can streamline your logistics operations and enhance your data-driven decision-making. This integration capability supports your strategic initiatives in the shipping industry.

## FAQ

**Is Jsonify just a web scraping tool?**

No. Jsonify delivers structured market intelligence, not raw HTML. The platform extracts, normalizes, and analyzes public data to produce clean, typed datasets ready for analysis.

**How often is the data updated?**

Update cadence depends on the monitoring workflow. Most use cases refresh daily or weekly. Alerts can be triggered in near-real-time when significant changes are detected.

**What sources are covered for this use case?**

We monitor structured data from key logistics providers and industry sources including FreightWaves, Journal of Commerce, ShippingWatch, Sea-Intelligence, and Port Authority. These sources provide ins...

**Where does the extracted data go?**

Our solution integrates seamlessly with API and Snowflake, allowing for efficient data management and analysis. With the ability to connect to these platforms, you can streamline your logistics operat...

**Can I customize which data fields are extracted?**

Yes. Every Jsonify deployment is configured to your specific requirements. You define which signals, fields, and geographies matter, and the pipeline is built around those parameters.


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