01 May 2017

Mainfreight USA receives real-time shipment updates from the Ocean Carriers themselves!

Mainfreight USA receives real time Ocean Carrier shipment updates from the Ocean Carriers themselves!


What does this mean for you?

It means, Mainfreight USA cut out the middle-man as in everything we do. Why wait for a costly integration or an intermediary to transmit data that has convoluted rules for freight status updates?Mainfreight USA gets shipment and container status update information directly from the Ocean Carriers. Maersk, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM and more have direct connectivity with Mainfreight USA.

Our databases are updated in real time, by the carriers allowing our customers to manage freight, round the clock, knowing that sailing and cargo information is current and up to date. These status updates are available immediately via our customer portal, Mainchain, Status update email notifications, text alerts on your mobile device, EDI or even API for those that are looking to really take technology to the next level.


Mainfreight is committed to meeting the demand for automation, high service levels and technology to improve supply chains and the bottom line. We continue to integrate and improve our customers’ supply chain everyday with advanced solutions including status updates, as they happen – even on the water.

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