​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.

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