​The real-time information you need to digitize,
automate & accelerate landside cargo flow
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Integrated directly into your TMS or truck dispatch system.
Direct from the Terminal Operating System source...

Motor Carrier Benefits

APIs for TMS integration to streamline operations with end-to-end container visibility and automation:

• Eliminate time spent manually searching for container status information with automatic cargo availability updates
• Save nearly half an hour on every container pickup by automating pre-advice and timed appointments.

Shipper & 3PL Benefits

Manager intermodal operations more effectively across the container lifecycle with APIs for TMS integration:

• Shine a light on the "black hole" of port operations with real-time track & trace visibility
• Control your cargo flow by mandating when and how your cargo should move
• Automatically issue drayage orders to your preferred carrier

Cargo Visibility

Predictive availability and real-time container track & trace events from port to door, all through a single API

Automated Terminal Appointments

Advanced PreGate features to automatically and PROACTIVELY secure terminal gate appointments and pre-advice across the eModal terminal network.  Set it when you get the load tender and eModal automatically books the appointment to meet your preferences.

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What data is available?

​Supported movements include:

• IP - PICK IMPORT
• ID - DROP DRAY
• XP - PICK DRAY
• XD - DROP EXPORT
• MP - PICK EMPTY
• MD - DROP EMPTY
• BP - CHASSIS PICKUP
• BD - CHASSIS DROPOFF

Supported container lifecycle events:​

• Manifested
• Not Manifested
• Vessel Arrival
• Vessel Load
• Vessel Unload
• Rail Load
• Rail Unload
• Container Update
• Pick Up Appointment Confirmed
• Appointment Rejected
• Appointment Missed
• Appointment Cancelled
• Out-Gate
• In-Gate

eModal Data Services [EDS] Technical Guide

Technical Documentation for the EDS API

EDS API Specifications

eModal SSO API Specifications