SmartLink Visibility
SmartLink Visibility is a subscription-based managed service for tracking ocean freight and vessels through web and API access.
What SmartLink Visibility is
SmartLink Visibility is a subscription-based managed service for tracking ocean freight and vessels through web and API access. It combines data from more than 70 shipping companies with real-time and historical vessel AIS information. Users can register containers and bills of lading, then view container events, estimated arrival times, vessel routes, and positions. Vessel tracking provides map-based status, estimated departure and arrival times, and a personal fleet. The maker states that coverage reaches 98% of carriers and visibility covers over 98% of global ocean freight. AIS data comes from terrestrial and satellite sources. Shipment monitoring includes event-driven push notifications and synchronized carrier sailing schedules. Containers and bills of lading can be added by copying and pasting from Excel. The service supports API integration, embedding its visibility screen in another system, and sharing tracking data in a desired format. Data Integration Specialists help incorporate tracking data through the SmartLink API.
Good
- Tracks containers and vessels in real time
- Uses data from over 70 shipping companies
- Provides ETA predictions and event notifications
- Supports API access and embedded visibility screens
- Allows Excel copy-and-paste registration
Watch out
- Container limit is 200
- Service is subscription-based
- Visibility depends on carrier and AIS data
Who it suits
It suits large corporations and small businesses that need container and vessel visibility. It is also intended for teams integrating shipment data into another system through an API.
Verdict
SmartLink Visibility combines ocean shipment tracking, vessel positions, ETAs, and notifications with API integration. Its managed-service model and stated 200-container limit should be considered during setup planning.
Plans and prices
From SmartLink Visibility's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| SmartLink Visibility Service | Priced on request | Pricing is not stated on the product page; service is described as subscription-based. |
The facts
Each one read from SmartLink Visibility's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audience
- The maker says its container shipping solutions are intended for both large corporations and small businesses.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Carrier coverage
- The maker states that the service provides 98% carrier coverage and visibility for over 98% of global ocean freight.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Container tracking
- Users can register containers and bills of lading and view container events, estimated arrival times, and vessel routes and positions.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Data sharing
- Tracking data can be shared with third parties in a desired data format.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Data sources
- Vessel AIS data is collected from terrestrial and satellite sources.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integration
- The service supports API integration and embedding its visibility web screen into another system.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Notifications
- The maker describes real-time shipment tracking with event-driven push notifications and synchronization of carrier sailing schedules.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Product
- SmartLink Visibility provides real-time cargo visibility using tracking data from over 70 shipping companies and real-time and historical vessel AIS data.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Service model
- The maker describes Visibility as a subscription-based managed service.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Setup
- Containers and bills of lading can be registered by copying and pasting from an Excel file.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Data Integration Specialists take responsibility for incorporating tracking data into a customer's system via the SmartLink API.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Vessel tracking
- Users can track vessel positions and status on a map, view estimated departure and arrival times, and manage vessels in a personal fleet.checked 5 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2000checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Seoul, Republic of Koreachecked 28 Sep 2026
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