Port Operations, Simplified

Track containers, monitor vessel schedules, and manage gate events across every South African port terminal — all from one platform. Powered by real-time data and a developer-friendly API.

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100 free credits. No credit card required.

bash

curl https://api.quaylink.io/gate/transactions \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ql_live_..." \
  -d '{"facilityCode": "DCT"}'

json

{
  "data": [{
    "containerNo": "MSCU1234567",
    "direction": "IN",
    "timestamp": "2026-03-17T08:14:22Z",
    "vehicleReg": "CA 123-456",
    "status": "COMPLETED"
  }]
}

Everything you need from the port

Six core APIs covering the full container journey through South African port terminals.

Gate Transactions

Real-time gate-in and gate-out events. Know the moment a container enters or leaves the terminal.

GET /gate/transactions?facilityCode=DCT

Vessel Schedules

Berthing schedules, ETAs, ATAs, departures. Track vessel movements across all SA facilities.

GET /vessel/schedules?facilityCode=ZADUR

Container Tracking

Full lifecycle tracking from gate-in to vessel load. Holds, yard position, and DCSA-format events.

GET /tracking/MSCU1234567

Pre-Advise Submission

Submit gate pre-advise requests programmatically. No more manual portal entry at R250 each.

POST /preadvise/submit

Stack Dates

Cutoff dates by facility -- begin receive, dry/reefer/hazardous cutoffs, and operational windows.

GET /vessel/stack-dates?facilityCode=DCT

Webhooks

Push notifications for gate events, vessel arrivals, cutoff changes, and hold updates.

POST /webhooks/endpoints

Simple, transparent pricing

1 credit = $0.25. Volume discounts from $0.10/cr. No subscriptions required.

Free

100 credits

Try the API, build a proof of concept

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Starter

$89/mo

500 credits

$0.178 per credit

Small broker, 50-100 containers/month

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Growth

$349/mo

2,500 credits

$0.14 per credit

Mid-size forwarder, 200-500 containers/month

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Pro

$999/mo

10,000 credits

$0.1 per credit

Large operator, 1,000+ containers/month

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Need more? Enterprise plans available.

Custom pricing, SLAs, dedicated support, and unlimited access.

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Credit costs per API call

Endpoint	Credits	Cost
Gate query	1	$0.18
Vessel schedule	1	$0.18
Container tracking	2	$0.36
Container detail	5	$0.89
Stack dates	3	$0.54
Pre-advise submission	15	$2.67
Pre-advise status	1	$0.18
Bulk tracking (50)	40	$7.12

7 Facilities. Real-Time Status.

Live operational status of all connected South African port terminals.

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Durban Container Terminal

ZADUR DCT Pier 2

Operational142ms

Durban Pier 1

ZADUR Pier 1

Operational156ms

Cape Town Container Terminal

ZACPT CT

Operational198ms

Ngqura Container Terminal

ZANGQ NCT

Operational167ms

Port Elizabeth

ZAPLZ PE

Degraded340ms

Richards Bay

ZARCB RB

Operational178ms

Durban Multi-Purpose

ZADUR MPT

Operational151ms

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API Calls Served

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Users

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