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Terminal49 provides a subscription-based platform that centralizes logistics data to streamline global supply chains. It offers real-time cargo visibility so freight forwarders, shippers, and logistics providers can track shipments precisely and collaborate across stakeholders. The platform works by giving users dashboards and tools to monitor, alert, and coordinate movements for cargo as it travels, with tiered pricing based on features and service levels. This differentiates Terminal49 from competitors by focusing on real-time tracking and cross-stakeholder collaboration within the global trade ecosystem, rather than standalone, isolated tools. The goal is to improve efficiency in the supply chain and unlock growth opportunities for its users by making shipment visibility and coordination easier and more scalable.
About Terminal49
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$6.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Founded
2015
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What believers are saying
- Terminal49 launched free tracking in June 2025 and still offers 10 free monthly containers.
- August 2026 positioning claims 10,000 operators and 4.9-star reviews on its homepage.
- June 2026 updates added vessel maps, bookings previews, and inland pickup-delivery dashboards.
What critics are saying
- September 5, 2026 status page reported Terminal49 Applications down, signaling production fragility.
- Free tracking and Lite pricing commoditize visibility against Vizion's broader carrier network.
- If carrier, terminal, or rail coverage stalls, free-tracking competitors erase Terminal49's moat.
What makes Terminal49 unique
- Terminal49’s June 2026 MCP server plugs shipment data into Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT.
- August 2026 docs show 36 direct ocean carriers, 100+ terminals, and all Class I railroads.
- June 2026 DataSync syncs containers, shipments, and tracking requests hourly into customer systems.
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Funding
Total Funding
$6.5M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Industry standards
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Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
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6 month growth
↓ -7%1 year growth
↓ -14%2 year growth
↓ -7%Terminal49 DataSync simplifies integration by eliminating the need for inefficient REST API connections. Instead, it provides direct data transfer through native database protocols, syncing the latest container data every hour. This streamlined approach allows businesses to focus on their core competencies while benefiting from near-instant access to their containers' latest updates."We are incredibly excited about the launch of DataSync, as it is poised to revolutionize the landscape for those grappling with API development or lacking the necessary technical resources for integration," expressed Namita Dodeja, Head of Customer Success at Terminal49. "Our aim is to provide a method-agnostic solution that caters to your specific needs. Whether you prefer consuming container tracking data within your existing systems or through a different approach, DataSync empowers you to effortlessly access the data where you need it. By eliminating the integration work, you can focus on leveraging the data to drive business decisions, saving valuable resources that would otherwise be spent on tracking tasks."Terminal49 DataSync offers a host of features and benefits, including:Easy Access to Data: No API requirement to access Terminal49 data
Grand Rapids-based Grand Ventures recently participated in a $6.5 million Series A funding round for Terminal49, a platform which seeks to automate global trade through real-time ocean freight tracking.
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Ocean visibility provider Terminal49 announced it has closed a $6.5 million Series A round led by Stage 2 Capital and Grand Venture Partners as the company looks to ramp up its technology offerings to compete in the growing real-time visibility space.
Terminal49, a San Francisco, CA-based provider of an ocean freight visibility platform, raised $6.5M in Series A funding.The round was led by Stage 2 Capital and Grand Venture Partners, with follow-on participation from seed stage investors bringing to a total funding of $8.7m.The company intends to use the funds to accelerate growth, expand operations and its business reach.Led by Aksha Dodeja, founder and CEO, Terminal49 provides an API that pulls in real-time ocean shipment and container data from shipping lines and terminals, that moves data into a centralized and searchable dashboard. The data is also accessible via a push-based API. Its customers have instant access to up-to-date container statuses.Terminal49 is tracking over a million containers for hundreds of customers worldwide including Wayfair, Hillebrand, and Mazda USA. Customers use its dashboard and API data to track, manage, and optimize ocean freight operations. Terminal49 integrates with every major ocean carrier and all US and Canadian terminals, and recently added Southampton and London Gateway terminals.FinSMEs19/01/2023
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About Terminal49
Industries
Data & Analytics
Industrial & Manufacturing
Enterprise Software
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$6.5M
Headquarters
Oakland, California
Founded
2015
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