Port Community Systems

Port Community Systems Containers API

Container tracking and inspection

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GET /containers/{containerId} Get container status #

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OpenAPI Specification

openapi: 3.2.0
info:
  title: Portbase Port Community System CargoManifests Containers API
  description: Portbase is the Dutch Port Community System providing APIs for customs declarations, cargo manifests, vessel call notifications, berth planning, and port logistics coordination at the Port of Rotterdam and Amsterdam, connecting shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs authorities, and terminal operators.
  version: 1.0.0
  contact:
    name: Portbase Support
    url: https://www.portbase.com/en/contact/
  license:
    name: Portbase Terms of Service
    url: https://www.portbase.com/en/about-portbase/terms-and-conditions/
servers:
- url: https://api.portbase.com/v1
  description: Portbase Production API
security:
- oauth2: []
tags:
- name: Containers
  description: Container tracking and inspection
paths:
  /containers/{containerId}:
    get:
      operationId: getContainer
      summary: Get container status
      description: Returns tracking information and inspection status for a shipping container.
      tags:
      - Containers
      parameters:
      - name: containerId
        in: path
        required: true
        description: Container number (ISO 6346 format, e.g. MSCU1234567)
        schema:
          type: string
          pattern: ^[A-Z]{4}[0-9]{7}$
      responses:
        '200':
          description: Container details
          content:
            application/json:
              schema:
                $ref: '#/components/schemas/Container'
        '404':
          $ref: '#/components/responses/NotFound'
components:
  responses:
    NotFound:
      description: Resource not found
      content:
        application/json:
          schema:
            $ref: '#/components/schemas/Error'
  schemas:
    Container:
      type: object
      properties:
        containerNumber:
          type: string
        isoType:
          type: string
          description: ISO 6346 container type code
        status:
          type: string
          enum:
          - ON_VESSEL
          - AT_TERMINAL
          - IN_CUSTOMS
          - RELEASED
          - PICKED_UP
        terminalCode:
          type: string
        vesselCallId:
          type: string
        customsStatus:
          type: string
          enum:
          - NOT_YET_DECLARED
          - DECLARED
          - RELEASED
          - CONTROLLED
          - BLOCKED
        inspectionStatus:
          type: string
          enum:
          - NOT_SELECTED
          - SELECTED
          - INSPECTED
          - CLEARED
        lastUpdateDatetime:
          type: string
          format: date-time
    Error:
      type: object
      properties:
        code:
          type: string
        message:
          type: string
        details:
          type: array
          items:
            type: string
  securitySchemes:
    oauth2:
      type: oauth2
      flows:
        clientCredentials:
          tokenUrl: https://auth.portbase.com/oauth2/token
          scopes:
            vessel-calls.read: Read vessel call data
            vessel-calls.write: Submit and update vessel calls
            manifests.write: Submit cargo manifests
            customs.write: Submit customs declarations

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