GoFreight API FAQ

Question:

How can I retrieve complete Ocean Import Shipment data using a single GoFreight API endpoint?

Answer:
Currently, retrieving the entire detailed shipment data through a single API endpoint is not supported.

For example, if you have the Master Bill of Lading (MBL) number for an Ocean Import shipment, you can follow these steps:

Please refer to the recommended API endpoints below:

1. Call Get Ocean Import MB/L by Ref. endpoint with the file number to retrieve necessary data, including HBL Ref and Container Ref.
2. Next, call Get Ocean Import HB/L by Ref. endpoint using the HBL Ref obtained from step 1 to retrieve additional data.
3. Then, call Get Container by Ref. endpoint using the Container Ref retrieved from step 1 to get the required information.
4. Finally, use the Get Ocean Import HB/L Commodities by HB/L Ref. endpoint with the HBL Ref from step 1 to retrieve commodity details.

Question:

Is it necessary to call two API endpoints to create both Shipment MBL and HBL?

Answer:
Not necessarily. The supported create endpoint, Create Ocean Import MB/L , allows you to include the master bill along with the hbl_list in the request body.
This enables the creation of both MBL and HBL in a single API call. The response will return references for both the master and house bills.

A separate HBL endpoint is only required if you need to create or update a house bill independently at a later time.

The same method can be applied to the following create endpoints:

• Create Ocean Export MB/L

• Create Air Import MAWB

• Create Air Export MAWB
  
  

Question:

I am receiving a 401 error when calling a Webhook. How can I resolve this issue?

Answer:
Please reach out to support@gofreight.com.
The webhook requires additional configuration to function properly.

Question:

What do the Enum values mean when calling the following API endpoints:

• Create Air Export MAWB
• Update Air Export MAWB by Ref
• Update Ocean Import MB/L by Ref.

Answer:
The following Enum values represent different shipment types.