Predictive and real-time visibility from vessel to terminal operations with Container Intelligence
MarineTraffic Container Intelligence gives you complete, independent visibility over your ocean supply chain, from vessel departure to final container terminal arrival, with 3 powerful tools built for logistics, freight, and supply chain professionals.
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Terminal Congestion
See exactly where delays happen, down to the terminal
Proactive re-routing, smarter contracting, and the power to avoid terminal bottlenecks before they disrupt your schedule.
Port averages don’t tell you where the pain is. Terminal Congestion gives you vessel-level, terminal-specific insight into where and why disruptions occur, before your containers are impacted.
Track global movements and predict disruptions before they hit
Monitor live vessel positions globally, at berth, anchorage, or queue, with AIS-based data, including carrier and service information.
Access a complete schedule of vessel calls, past, present, and upcoming, with berth-level predictions to support planning and resource allocation.
Gain terminal-level visibility on wait times, berth stays, and congestion forecasts to anticipate delays and adjust operations accordingly.
Rely on independent data for accurate SLA monitoring, operational benchmarking, and dispute resolution.
Predictive Schedules
Plan ahead with 6-week vessel forecasts
Greater schedule confidence, better container positioning, and the ability to plan inland and terminal resources in advance, even in unstable market conditions.
Go beyond static carrier schedules. Predictive Schedules uses AI-enhanced models to project container vessel movements across all major ports and terminals up to 6 weeks out.
Predict ETAs and port calls even without carrier schedules
Forecast vessel movements for over 6,000 container ships worldwide.
Predict ETAs, ETDs, and berth calls, even when carrier schedules are unavailable or incomplete.
Optimise yard operations and inland logistics with full port and terminal-level visibility.
Harmonise schedules across all carriers and vessels into a single, reliable data feed.
Container Tracking
Fewer surprises, smoother planning, better customer communication, and less manual work for your operations teams.
Stop chasing carriers or third-party providers for unreliable updates. Our Container Tracking solution combines proprietary AIS vessel data, carrier schedules, and predictive AI models to deliver the most accurate ocean container visibility on the market.
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Predict ETAs, track milestones, monitor rollovers, all in one view
Predict arrivals earlier, with ETA forecasts up to 87% accurate, 7–10 days before arrival.
Track shipments your way, by container, booking, or bill of lading.
Follow the full shipment journey with real-time milestones (loaded, unloaded, transshipped, gated in/out), via ports, and immediate updates when delays or rollovers occur.
Centralise all your shipments in one platform, accessible via web or API.Share live shipment status with customers and internal teams instantly with one click.
See how global brands use MarineTraffic to take control of their container flow.
With the Container Tracking solution we were able to improve production efficiency by successfully optimising our export and import planning. It allows us to easily share shipment statuses with our customers anytime for ease of mind. Shipment insights are accurate and updated in just a few minutes.
Keerthi Subawickrama
Import / Export Manager
The Container Tracking solution proved to be an invaluable asset during a period of challenging carrier performance and unreliable carrier systems, which exhibited significant variability in quality. This solution emerged as the undisputed leader, surpassing competitors in terms of comprehensiveness and effectiveness.
Martin Galloway
Head of Global Freight
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Since the integration of Container Tracking API, we have been receiving important and more detailed information about our shipments. For example, we can react much earlier if a shipment arrives late. We also receive detailed insights into the entire transport route of our shipments. Thus the data provided enriches and accelerates our processes along the supply chain.
Max Silanoglu
Sales Manager
MarineTraffic Visibility for Containers solution is an accurate source of information, all in one platform.
Stefano Clementoni
Director at Clementoni SpA
Integrating the Container Tracking API was seamless due to the excellent account management support.
Bob Vuppal
VP Product & Technology
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Transform your obstacles into opportunities
A solution for every market
With thousands of users across the globe, Kpler enables customers to find signal in the noise and position themselves for success.
Frequently asked questions
Container terminal bottlenecks occur when terminal capacity cannot keep pace with container volume demand. Common causes include: berth congestion limiting vessel discharge capacity, insufficient yard space causing container stacking delays, equipment shortages (cranes, chassis, reach stackers), labour constraints during peak periods, gate congestion from truck arrivals exceeding processing capacity, and operational disruptions from weather, labor actions, or system failures. MarineTraffic’s Container Intelligence solution identifies which factors are contributing to bottlenecks at specific terminals.
The Container Intelligence solution provides real-time visibility into global container vessels and terminals, powered by AIS, carrier milestones and predictive analytics. It goes beyond basic shipment tracking software, helping enterprises monitor delays, terminal level congestion and supply chain disruptions across 1,800+ ports and terminals worldwide.
Kpler Container Intelligence relies on independent AIS data from the MarineTraffic network, proprietary terminal and berth geofencing, historical vessel behaviour, and predictive scheduling models. AIS alone is not predictive – the value comes from combining and modelling multiple sources.
We measure container terminals only. That’s the industry norm. Only some very small or irrelevant ports mix containers and general cargo — not a concern for our use cases.
Kpler pulls multiple schedules from different carriers (like CMA CGM, and MSC), then cross-checks and reconciles them with historical data and AIS behaviour. We merge conflicting "realities" into a unified, most likely route and beat or match 95% of carrier ETAs. For example, if CMA CGM shows a route that skips or adds a port, we’ll show the actual, updated version based on behaviour, not just planned data.
Real-time port congestion monitoring combines multiple data sources including live berth data, vessel queue information, and terminal operations metrics. Kpler tracks the number of vessels waiting for berth allocation, measures berth waiting times, monitors terminal yard utilisation, and analyses container vessel turnaround time to identify ports experiencing congestion. The Container Intelligence platform provides real-time terminal congestion alerts and quantifies how port terminal delays impact vessel schedules and supply chain timelines.
Container Intelligence improves shipment visibility by delivering real-time, carrier-independent predictive arrivals powered by AIS, machine learning, and harmonised schedule data, moving beyond static carrier milestone updates. It provides granular terminal-level congestion visibility – including vessel queues, waiting times, and forecasted calls – along with predictive vessel schedules up to six weeks ahead, enabling teams to anticipate delays, optimise planning, and improve overall supply chain reliability.
Live berth data shows current vessel positions at berth, ongoing cargo operations, and real-time terminal status. This data updates continuously and is used for immediate operational decisions. Historical berth data encompasses past berth occupancy patterns, container vessel turnaround time trends, and seasonal congestion analysis spanning multiple years. Historical berth data is used for strategic planning, performance benchmarking, and identifying long-term operational trends at ports and terminals.
Container Intelligence gives operational teams full transparency into ocean delays with live, vessel-level data and terminal congestion insights. It helps them plan the “unplannable” — including pickups, customs clearance, and yard space allocation — while avoiding costly surprises, strengthening contract negotiations with independent performance data, and anticipating disruptions weeks in advance through predictive scheduling.
Container Intelligence improves shipment visibility by delivering real-time, carrier-independent predictive arrivals powered by AIS, machine learning, and harmonised schedule data, moving beyond static carrier milestone updates. It provides granular terminal-level congestion visibility – including vessel queues, waiting times, and forecasted calls – along with predictive vessel schedules up to six weeks ahead, enabling teams to anticipate delays, optimise planning, and improve overall supply chain reliability.Most shipping container tracking software shows only static milestones. Container Intelligence goes further with:
- Predictive analytics maritime models to forecast arrivals
- Bill of lading analytics for deeper cargo insights
- Global coverage across 6,500+ vessels and 160+ shipping lines
- Scalable data services for enterprises handling millions of containers annually
Container Intelligence is built specifically for ocean visibility. Unlike per-container pricing models that become cost-prohibitive at scale, we do not charge per container. We provide terminal-level congestion granularity — not just port-wide averages — and deliver forward-looking predictive insights up to six weeks ahead, rather than reactive “what’s the delay?” updates. Most importantly, we close the ocean visibility gap by capturing vessel movements and terminal congestion dynamics that traditional multimodal platforms often miss.
Yes, Kpler’s Container solutions are supported by enterprise-grade APIs. In addition to MarineTraffic’s container tracking API, Kpler provides APIs for Terminal Congestion and Predictive Scheduling, enabling clients to integrate real-time congestion indicators, predictive ETAs, and scheduling insights directly into TMS, ERP, or control tower systems — supporting automation, smarter planning, and scalable visibility.
