Why Provide Rail Credentials to Terminal49?

Last updated: February 10, 2026

Providing your rail carrier credentials to Terminal49 offers several advantages for tracking your shipments:

  • Enhanced Reliability. By using your rail credentials we can provide more reliable information, reducing dependency on public access channels.

  • Detailed Container Information: Credentials allow us to retrieve more comprehensive details about your containers, giving you a better picture of your shipments.

  • Access to Non-Public Data: Some containers may not be publicly trackable. Your credentials ensure we can access information on all your shipments, including those with limited visibility.

  • Greater Control: By managing your credentials through Terminal49, you have more control over your data access and can easily update or revoke access as needed.

Add your rail credentials to Terminal49: https://app.terminal49.com/settings/data-sources

Note: To enable Intermodal Rail on your account, please contact sales@terminal49.com.

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