Freight Market Intelligence
Live Shipping Rates, Port Data & Analytics Tools for E-Commerce Importers
AiDeliv's Freight Market Intelligence platform provides six free tools for e-commerce importers: a port congestion tracker covering 12 major US ports, a container shipping rate index based on 1,500+ completed reverse freight auctions, real-time container tracking with AIS vessel data, a US customs duty calculator, import volume analytics by product category, and a freight rate calculator.
All tools combine open market data with proprietary auction pricing unavailable through traditional freight platforms.
Analytical tools for logistics
US Port Congestion Tracker
Real-time utilization and capacity for 12 major US container ports
Track live container volume, capacity utilization, and year-over-year growth across the 12 largest US container ports. Congestion above 80% utilization typically adds 7-14 days to transit time and 15-25% to total shipping costs through demurrage and detention charges.
Container Shipping Rates
AiDeliv Market Rate Index: Asia-US freight pricing trends
The AiDeliv Market Rate Index tracks weekly Asia-US container rates using open market data and winning bids from 1,500+ completed reverse freight auctions on the platform. Current composite: $1,724.50. Auction-based rates run 15-40% below static forwarder quotes because carriers compete in real-time for aggregated shipper demand.
Container Tracking
Real-time vessel positions and container locations worldwide
Track any ocean container or vessel using AIS transponder data. Enter a container number or Bill of Lading to see real-time position, speed, ETA, and route. For shipments booked through AiDeliv auctions, tracking includes automated carrier milestone alerts at every stage.
Freight Rate Calculator
Estimate ocean and air freight costs for any Asia-to-USA route
Get instant freight cost estimates based on real auction data from 1,500+ completed shipments on AiDeliv. Compare ocean freight (12-38 days) and air freight (5-8 days) for any route between major Asian origins and US destinations.
US Import Data by Category
Monthly import volumes from US Census International Trade data
Track monthly US import volumes by product category to identify market trends, spot oversaturated categories, and time purchasing decisions. Live data from US Census Bureau International Trade API, broken down by product category and country of origin.
How Freight Market Data Helps E-Commerce Importers
AiDeliv's Freight Market Intelligence platform provides six free tools for e-commerce importers: a port congestion tracker covering 12 major US ports, a container shipping rate index based on 1,500+ completed reverse freight auctions, real-time container tracking with AIS vessel data, a US customs duty calculator, import volume analytics by product category, and a freight rate calculator.
All tools combine open market data with proprietary auction pricing unavailable through traditional freight platforms.
Ready to Ship? Run a Freight Auction
Put this market data to work. Post your shipment and let carriers compete for your cargo in a reverse auction. First bids arrive within 3-12 hours. DDP all-in pricing, $100,000 carrier liability coverage per shipment.