Access Maritime Data with API on Terminals in the Port
In today’s interconnected global economy, access to accurate and timely maritime data is essential for logistics companies, shipping operators, port authorities, and trade analysts. Our Port Terminals API provides a powerful solution for accessing detailed information about ports worldwide, including terminals, coordinates, operators, and contact details.
What is the Port Terminals API?
The Port Terminals API provides detailed info on port terminals worldwide, including their locations, cargo types (containers, bulk, oil, etc.), and capacities. It’s useful for logistics, shipping, and supply chain management, helping businesses find the right terminal for their cargo and integrate this data into tracking systems or platforms.
Why users Love The Terminals API?
– Identify key stakeholders and operators at each terminal. Not only that, but also, obtain reliable contact details for port authorities and terminal operators.
– Search by port name, UNLOCODE, UUID, or geographical coordinates (LAT/LON).
– Find all ports within a specified distance from a given location, you just need to specify the radius.
How to Use the Port Terminals API:
Making requests to our Port Terminals API is straightforward. The base URL for all requests is:
https://api.datalastic.com/api/v0/port?api-key={YOUR_API_KEY}&{PARAMETER}={PARAMETER_VALUE}
Request Parameters:
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| api-key | Your API key provided upon registration | api-key=a1b2c3d4e5f6g7h8i9j0 |
| name | The name of the port | name=Rotterdam |
| unlocode | The UN/LOCODE of the port | unlocode=ESMPG |
| uuid | Unique identifier of the port | uuid=12345678-90ab-cdef-1234-567890abcdef |
| lat | Latitude of center point (requires lon parameter) | lat=51.9496 |
| lon | Longitude of center point (requires lat parameter) | lon=4.1472 |
| radius | Search radius from center point in Nautical Miles (max 50NM) | radius=25 |
Terminals API Example Requests:
- Search by Port Name:
https://api.datalastic.com/api/v0/port?api-key={YOUR_API_KEY}&name=Rotterdam
2. Search by UNLOCODE:
https://api.datalastic.com/api/v0/port?api-key={YOUR_API_KEY}&unlocode=ESMPG
3. Search by Geographic Coordinates with Radius
https://api.datalastic.com/api/v0/port?api-key={YOUR_API_KEY}&lat=51.9496&lon=4.1472&radius=25
Port Terminals data API Visualization:
This demonstrates how an API query can help to retrieve port locations and terminal types within a specified search radius. It visualizes ports near a given latitude and longitude, and the terminals inside of that port and within that radius.
API Response:
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