Containerised Cargo Data
Containerised cargo data provides information on what is being moved inside a container for up to 57% of the container market. This is done by gathering data from systems used to book containers.
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Containerised cargo data provides insight into what is being shipped at the time the container is booked, offering a real-time and forward-looking view of containerised trade flows. This dataset addresses a key gap in global trade monitoring: the ability to understand what is inside a container before it departs, rather than relying on lagging indicators like customs or Bill of Lading data.
Coverage
Current coverage extends to approximately 57% of global containerised shipments. This varies by trade lane, shipper, and geography.
Sources
The data is collected from booking and reservation systems used by shippers, freight forwarders, and carriers. It reflects the intent to ship specific goods, booked against a named vessel and voyage, often weeks before departure.
Methodology
Shipments are classified using HS codes, allowing for commodity-level analysis.
Identifiers are then used to link the parties involved in each transaction, including shippers and consignees.
Booking records can be matched to AIS vessel tracking data, enabling location-based monitoring once the container is in transit if required.
Why This Data?
Provides a leading indicator of trade activity, particularly valuable to analysts, traders, and policymakers seeking early insights.
Enables near-real-time tracking of containerised goods, in contrast to lagged Bill of Lading data.
Supports use cases beyond logistics - including supply chain risk, entity screening, and market intelligence.