Booking API

Overview

A Booking refers to the process of reserving space on a transportation vehicle, such as a ship, plane, truck, or train, for the purpose of transporting goods from one location to another. Booking is a crucial step in the logistics and supply chain management process, allowing businesses to secure transportation capacity and plan for the movement of their products.

Here's how the booking process generally works:

Reservation: A shipper or a logistics provider contacts a transportation carrier to reserve space for a specific shipment. This is often done in advance to ensure availability, especially for high-demand routes or during peak shipping seasons.

Booking Confirmation: Once the carrier confirms the availability of space, the shipper receives a booking confirmation, which includes details such as the booking reference number, departure and arrival locations, scheduled departure and arrival times, and any other relevant information.

Documentation: The shipper provides the necessary documentation, such as a bill of lading, commercial invoice, and packing list, to the carrier. These documents are essential for the transportation process and may also be required for customs clearance.

Loading and Transportation: On the scheduled date, the goods are loaded onto the transportation vehicle, and the shipment begins its journey from the origin to the destination.

Booking is a critical step in the logistics chain, ensuring that goods are moved efficiently and according to the planned schedule. It helps in managing capacity, optimizing routes, and providing visibility into the transportation process for both shippers and carriers.

This API allows you to manage and manipulate Bookings within our platform programmatically. With the Booking API, you can create, and update bookings.

Authentication

Before you can start using the Booking API, you must authenticate your application. We support OAuth 2.0 authentication, which ensures secure access to Booking data. To authenticate, you will need to obtain an API key or access token. Include this token in the headers of your API requests to gain access to Booking resources.

Endpoints

The Booking API offers several endpoints for managing Bookings. Each endpoint serves a specific purpose in the application process.