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Gate In/Out | Gate events can occur across multiple facilities. Gate events include the specific facility location information. |
Line Release, MPI Release, Customs Release, Available, Cleared | These events all have a corresponding Cancelled version that you must subscribe to separately. Clearances can be revoked or updated and PortConnect records a Cancelled type event when this occurs. Once the issue has been resolved then a new release event will be created with a new event time. |
VBS Changed | As trucking companies plan and replan their jobs, VBS bookings may be cancelled and changed. This event will be sent each time a booking is changed. |
Vessel
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schedule events, other than Actual Arrival and Actual Departure, are often updated.
When can I use the container data APIs? When will container data be available?
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When do containers get created? | Import containers are created when the port receives the Baplie (Vessel Manifest file) from the shipping line. Export containers are created when the export pre-advice is submitted. |
What happens when clearances and release messages are received before the container is active in the port’s system? | NZAKL, NZTRG, NZTIU - The clearances are stored until the import record is created. Once the import record the clearances are recorded with the timestamp from when the messages arrived. NZLYT - The clearances are stored until the import record is created. Once the import record the clearances are recorded with the timestamp from when the messages arrived. |
When can VBS bookings be made? | NZAKL Imports - VBS bookings can be made once containers are cleared and before they are discharged. Exports - VBS bookings can be made once containers have been pre-advised. NZTRG Imports - VBS bookings can only be made once containers are cleared and discharged. Exports - VBS bookings can be made once containers have been pre-advised. Bookings can also be made by Booking Number. Metroport Imports - VBS bookings can only be made once containers are cleared and they have arrived at Metroport. Exports - VBS bookings can be made once containers have been pre-advised. NZLYT Imports - ??? Exports - VBS bookings can be made once containers have been pre-advised. City Depot |
How long back does Track & Trace History go? | NZAKL, NZTRG - Records go back to 2015. NZTIU - Records go back to 20XX2022 NZLYT - Records are currently only available via the Container Visit API which shows up to 1 year of historic data. |
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