Global Port & Trade Routes
End-to-end visibility into global shipping lanes, port throughput, trade flows, and supply chain bottlenecks. Navigate maritime complexity with comprehensive data intelligence.
What is Port & Trade Routes? Port & Trade Routes is a maritime intelligence API providing end-to-end visibility into global shipping lanes, port throughput, trade flows, and supply chain bottlenecks. It covers 5,000+ ports with operational data, transit estimates, and container intelligence for logistics decision-makers.
What Makes It Powerful
Port Intelligence
Detailed operational data for 5,000+ ports worldwide including berth availability, draft restrictions, handling capacity, and average dwell times for informed logistics planning.
Trade Route Analysis
Map major shipping lanes with transit time estimates, seasonal patterns, and congestion indicators. Compare route options and identify cost-effective alternatives for your cargo.
Global Trade Flows
Track commodity movements between regions and countries. Analyze import/export volumes, trade imbalances, and emerging trade corridors with granular bilateral flow data.
Throughput Analytics
Monitor port throughput in TEU, tonnage, and vessel calls. Benchmark ports against peers, track growth trends, and identify capacity constraints before they impact your supply chain.
Container Intelligence
Track container availability, repositioning flows, and equipment imbalances across ports. Optimize container procurement and reduce empty repositioning costs with predictive data.
Supply Chain Mapping
Visualize multi-leg supply chains from origin to destination. Identify single points of failure, alternative routing options, and transit time variability for resilience planning.
Built For Your Industry
Shipping Lines
Optimize vessel deployment and service networks with port performance data and trade flow intelligence. Identify profitable new routes and adjust capacity to match demand patterns.
Port Authorities
Benchmark your port's performance against competitors and identify growth opportunities. Use trade flow data to attract shipping lines and justify infrastructure investments.
Commodity Traders
Track physical commodity flows in real time to inform trading decisions. Monitor port congestion, shipping disruptions, and supply chain bottlenecks that impact commodity availability and pricing.
Get Port Data
curl -X GET "https://maritime-port-trade-route-api.p.rapidapi.com/port?code=AEJEA&limit=5" \
-H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
-H "X-RapidAPI-Host: maritime-port-trade-route-api.p.rapidapi.com"
// Response
{
"port": {
"code": "AEJEA",
"name": "Jebel Ali",
"country": "UAE",
"type": "Container Terminal"
},
"stats": {
"annualTEU": 14100000,
"berthCount": 67,
"maxDraft": "17m",
"avgDwellTime": "4.2 days"
},
"topTradeRoutes": [
{
"destination": "CNSGH",
"volume": "2.1M TEU",
"transitDays": 18
},
{
"destination": "INMUN",
"volume": "890K TEU",
"transitDays": 3
}
],
"meta": {
"lastUpdated": "2026-01-12"
}
}Frequently Asked Questions
What data does the Port & Trade Routes API provide?
The API provides port operational data including berth availability, draft restrictions, and dwell times. It also covers trade route transit times, container availability, global trade flows by commodity, and throughput analytics in TEU and tonnage.
How many ports does the API cover?
The API covers over 5,000 ports worldwide with detailed operational data. Each port record includes handling capacity, berth count, maximum draft, average dwell time, and top trade route connections.
How is Port & Trade Routes priced?
Port & Trade Routes uses pay-per-call pricing available on RapidAPI. A free tier includes 100 requests per month. Higher volume plans are available for enterprise customers with dedicated support.
Who uses Port & Trade Routes?
Shipping lines use it for vessel deployment and network optimization. Port authorities benchmark performance against competitors. Commodity traders monitor physical flows to inform trading decisions. Supply chain managers identify bottlenecks and alternative routing options.
Ready to Get Started with Global Port & Trade Routes?
End-to-end visibility into global shipping lanes, port throughput, trade flows, and supply chain bottlenecks.