Tracktainer tracks containers and shipments using a container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference, with automatic carrier detection and real-time results. Its dashboard presents shipment milestones, vessel positions on a map, analytics, CSV export, and email and push alerts. The service says it supports more than 170 shipping lines and covers 95% of global container volume. It advertises machine-learning ETA predictions, including claims that it can identify delays 3–5 days ahead, and lists free-time and detention alerts for demurrage prevention. Integrations include API access, webhooks, CSV upload, and ERP/TMS connections, with no integration fees stated. Users can embed a live shipment map on their own site and customize its colors and branding. The REST API uses Bearer API keys and JSON:API responses. Tracktainer lists three free tracking credits with no credit card required. Monthly volume-based pricing is 1.00 USD per month with a minimum of 10 credits; each covers one tracking, and same-container rechecks within 24 hours use no additional credits.

Who it is for

Tracktainer is aimed at freight forwarders, importers, exporters, and logistics teams that need shipment visibility, alerts, and tracking integrations. It can also suit users who want an embeddable shipment map.

What is good

Three free tracking credits with no card required.
Tracks by container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference.
Lists support for 170+ shipping lines.
Provides email and push alerts.
Offers API, webhooks, CSV, and ERP/TMS integrations.

What to know first

Monthly paid pricing has a 10-credit minimum.
Monthly credits expire at the cycle's end.
Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.

Verdict

Tracktainer combines shipment status, ETA predictions, alerts, and integrations for logistics workflows. Its free credits offer a way to start, while paid volume pricing has a 10-credit monthly minimum.

Tracktainer plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free 3 free tracking credits forever · no credit card required tracktainer.com · 30 Sept 2026

Volume-based monthly $1/mo Monthly; minimum 10 credits 1 credit = 1 shipment tracking · same-shipment rechecks within 24 hours use no additional credits · monthly credits expire at cycle end · price per credit decreases with volume tracktainer.com · 30 Sept 2026

Volume-based annual $1/yr Annual; page advertises SAVE 25% 1 credit = 1 shipment tracking · same-shipment rechecks within 24 hours use no additional credits · annual credits valid for 12 months · price per credit decreases with volume tracktainer.com · 30 Sept 2026

Enterprise Not published Custom volume pricing For more than 3,000 credits · dedicated support · SLA · tailored integrations tracktainer.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on container tracking software

Free plan: Yes
Paid from: $10/mo
Ocean tracking: Yes
Intermodal tracking: Yes
ETA predictions: Yes
Exception alerts: Yes
API access: Yes
Available platforms: web
Container limit: 10 containers

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The record

Product

Tracktainer provides container and shipment tracking using a container number, Bill of Lading, or booking reference, with automatic carrier detection and real-time results.

Tracking coverage

The site says it supports 170+ shipping lines and covers 95% of global container volume.

Shipment visibility

The dashboard includes shipment milestones, email and push alerts, analytics, CSV export, and a map with vessel positions.

AI ETA

Tracktainer advertises machine-learning ETA predictions and says it can predict delays 3–5 days before they happen.

Demurrage

The pricing page lists proactive free-time and detention alerts as a demurrage-prevention feature.

Integrations

The product lists API access, webhooks, CSV upload, and ERP/TMS integrations; it says there are no integration fees.

API

The API documentation specifies a REST API at api.tracktainer.com/v1 using Bearer API keys and JSON:API responses.

Embedded map

A live shipment map can be embedded on a customer's website with an iframe, with customizable colors and branding.

Security

The GDPR page states that data is encrypted in transit with TLS 1.3 and at rest with AES-256, and that the company conducts penetration testing and vulnerability assessments.

Privacy and compliance

Tracktainer says it complies with GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and offers a Data Processing Agreement on request.

Payment

The pricing page says payments are processed via Stripe and lists Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and wire transfer as accepted payment methods.

Support

The product lists 24/7 customer support; the Enterprise plan also advertises dedicated support and an SLA.

Usage limit

Each credit covers one shipment tracking; rechecks of the same container within 24 hours do not consume additional credits.

Audience and origin

Tracktainer describes its intended users as freight forwarders, importers, exporters, and logistics teams, and says its predecessor e-Tracking launched in 2021 in the United Kingdom.

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