Vessel Lineup Data
Vessel Lineup data details the scheduled arrivals and departures of ships at a port or terminal. This data includes the vessel's name, expected arrival and departure times, the cargo it is carrying or expected to load/unload, berth allocation, and the current status of the vessel (e.g., whether it is at berth, anchored, or expected).
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Vessel Lineup data provides visibility into the scheduled arrivals, departures, and activities of ships at specific ports or terminals. Each record typically includes:
Vessel name
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and Departure (ETD)
Cargo information (type and quantity)
Berth allocation
Vessel status (e.g. at berth, anchored, expected)
Coverage
Coverage is port-specific and depends on the availability of agents or reporting structures at individual terminals. While some global shipping agents collect lineup data across multiple geographies, access is typically strongest in:
Major commodity ports
Locations where trusted agents are present
Regions with established reporting standards
Sources
The primary sources of lineup data are:
Port agents – who handle vessel arrivals and clearances
Terminal operators – managing berthing schedules and cargo operations
Port authorities – in some cases, publish structured schedules
Technology businesses – with a focus on the port
Historically, this data is usually collected as a by-product of vessel handling rather than as a dedicated data collection exercise. However, in recent years, the value of the data has led to increased focus on accuracy, timeliness and completeness.
Methodology
Lineup data is compiled from operational port-level sources and may be:
Manually reported by agents
Digitally extracted from terminal systems
Aggregated by commercial data providers with networks of local contributors
Why This Data?
Vessel lineup data is a valuable supplement to AIS and other maritime intelligence sources:
Corroborates and enhances AIS-derived ETAs, which are often inaccurate.
Provides early visibility into inbound cargoes and export scheduling.
Supports commodity tracking and port congestion analysis, especially when paired with AIS, Bills of Lading, and fixture data.
Benefits:
Sourced from inside the port—enhancing reliability for berth, timing, and cargo details.
Helps users track commodity flows, forecast market activity, and assess port congestion.