Real-Time Shipment
Visibility in One Dashboard
The best container tracking dashboard depends on what you ship. For importers and freight forwarders in the US and Canada who need Last Free Day, holds and rail next to ocean tracking, Terminal49 is built for that job and has a free plan. For large companies that track road, air and ocean in one place, project44 and FourKites are the usual shortlist. European shippers with a lot of road freight often look at Shippeo, and small teams that want simple pay-per-shipment tracking can try ShipsGo. See the comparison.
Without Terminal49
Copy & paste into spreadsheets, search carrier websites for updates, manually update teams
With Terminal49
Detailed container data, instant shipment visibility, and insights to streamline operations, reduce costs
The new way to track and trace
Complete terminal and container insights
Track all key milestones of your container's journey. Get details on Last Free Day, Holds, Fees, Pickup Status and more in one spot.
Data accuracy
Thorough verification and standardization ensure every container data point is current, and accurate.
Simple setup with one-click tracking
Track a shipment by entering a Bill of Lading, Booking, or Container number, and let Terminal49 handle the rest.
Reduce manual steps and boost efficiency
A user-friendly dashboard helps you easily manage shipments and send alerts to keep containers moving efficiently.
Your control center for container tracking
Get the convenience of managing and communicating shipment statuses from a single, easy-to-use platform to keep everything on track, ensuring smooth operations and satisfied customers.
Containers at Risk
Easily identify and prioritize containers that need your attention most, all from one screen.
Shipment Status View
Keep tabs on all your shipments in one place. Search, filter, and tackle issues directly from a unified dashboard.
Customizable Container Reports
Tailor your container tracking with customizable reports, offering detailed control over what you see and how you see it.
Sharing Container Reports
Create and save your own container dashboard setups, then share these personalized views with your team and customers.
Milestone & Exception Alerts
Get instant alerts for any status changes and daily personalized email summaries to keep you informed and ready.
Vessel Insights
Reduce risks and efficiently plan your drayage and warehouse needs with clear, visualized routing information.
Shipment Reporting & Analytics
Gain insights into current operations to enhance future performance. Make informed decisions on your shipments' journeys for better outcomes.
Stay up-to-date on the future of cargo visibility & tracking
What to look for in a container tracking dashboard
Use this checklist when you compare tools. Ask each vendor to show you these on your own containers.
Terminal data, not just vessel dates
The dashboard should show Last Free Day, holds, fees and whether a container is ready for pickup. Vessel arrival alone does not tell you when to send a truck.
Rail after the port
If your containers move inland by train, check that the dashboard follows them to the rail ramp instead of stopping at the port.
Risk at the top of the screen
Look for a view that sorts containers by what needs action today, like a Last Free Day that is close or a new hold.
Alerts your team will read
You should be able to get email alerts for the changes you care about, and turn off the ones you do not.
Easy sharing
Saved views and reports you can share with teammates and customers save hours of copy and paste.
An API for later
Even if you start with the dashboard, check that the same data is available by API and webhooks when you connect your TMS or ERP.
A way to try it first
A free plan or a no-commitment option lets you test the dashboard on your own containers before you sign anything.
Container tracking dashboards compared
Terminal49 made this table. Every claim about another tool comes from that company's own website, last checked October 28, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find it on their site, not that the feature is missing.
| Tool | Built for | Terminal data | Rail | Road and air | How to try it | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal49 | Ocean, terminal and rail tracking for importers and forwarders | Last Free Day, holds, fees and pickup status at covered terminals | Yes, North American Class I railroads | No road or air tracking | Free plan: 10 active containers, 3 users, no credit card | Free plan only. Paid plans need a quote |
| project44 | One platform for many modes, for large enterprises | Holds, customs, pickup availability and Last Free Day | Yes | Road, air and more | Demo or sales call | Not published |
| FourKites | AI platform for supply chain, many modes, large enterprises | Not stated by name on its ocean pages | Yes, as one leg of door-to-door ocean tracking | Truckload, air and parcel | Talk to its team | Not published |
| Shippeo | Many modes, with road freight in Europe as a strength | Not stated on its ocean page | Yes | Road, parcel and air | Talk to its team | Not published |
| ShipsGo | Simple pay-per-shipment ocean and air tracking | Release and gate-out alerts | Not stated | Air | 3 free credits | Published credit prices. API has an extra yearly fee |
For a longer review of six tools, read our honest comparison of container tracking software.
Who each dashboard suits
Terminal49
Importers and freight forwarders moving containers through the US and Canada who need Last Free Day, holds and rail in one screen, and want to start free. Trade-offs: its deepest terminal and rail data is in North America, paid-plan prices are not published, and it has fewer public reviews than project44.
project44
Large companies that want road, air, rail and ocean in one platform and have a team to roll it out.
FourKites
Large shippers that already track trucks and want ocean containers in the same place.
Shippeo
European manufacturers and retailers with a lot of road freight who also ship by sea.
ShipsGo
Small forwarders and importers who want a low-cost tracker with published prices and no contract.
Trusted by the world's leading
shipping companies
“The best thing about Terminal49 is being able to catch issues before they turn into disasters.”
BARBIE WILLIAMS
WILLIAMS CLARKE COMPANY
“We love the simplicity. Terminal49 has a lot of data but it's easily digestible. I can navigate to what I need to see right away.”
YUSKE ABE
YOKOHAMA TIRE (CANADA) INC.
