# Container Shipping Rates Scraper (`crawlerbros/container-shipping-rates-scraper`) Actor Scrape publicly available container shipping rates and freight market data from Freightos Baltic Exchange (fbx.freightos.com). Fetches freight route rates, market indices, and shipping lane data for major global trade routes without requiring login. - **URL**: https://apify.com/crawlerbros/container-shipping-rates-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Crawler Bros](https://apify.com/crawlerbros) (community) - **Categories:** Automation, Developer tools, Integrations - **Stats:** 1 total users, 0 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, NaN bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $3.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event and usage. You are charged both the fixed price for specific events and for Apify platform usage. Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## Container Shipping Rates Scraper Fetch container shipping freight rate data from the [Freightos Baltic Exchange (FBX)](https://fbx.freightos.com) — the most widely cited public container freight index. Returns standardized rate data for 12 major global trade routes across 3 container types. No login or credentials required. ### Data Source This actor uses publicly available FBX index data from Freightos Baltic Exchange — the standard benchmark for container shipping rates used by shippers, forwarders, and analysts worldwide. Rates reflect the FBX public index values for standard dry container types (20GP, 40GP, 40HC). ### Features - **Get Freight Rates** — Fetch current container rates for all major global trade routes - **Search Routes** — Filter routes by origin and/or destination port - **Market Overview** — Get a summary of freight market conditions by trade corridor - Covers 12 FBX standard routes across Asia-US, Asia-Europe, Trans-Atlantic, and more - Returns rates for all three standard container types: 20GP, 40GP, 40HC - Omit-empty output — no null fields in any record ### Input | Field | Type | Description | Default | |-------|------|-------------|---------| | `mode` | Select | `getFreightRates`, `searchRoutes`, or `marketOverview` | `getFreightRates` | | `originPort` | String | Origin port name or code (e.g. `Shanghai`, `CNSHA`, `Los Angeles`, `Rotterdam`) | `Shanghai` | | `destinationPort` | String | Destination port name or code (e.g. `Rotterdam`, `DEHAM`, `New York`, `USLAX`) | `Rotterdam` | | `containerType` | Select | `20GP`, `40GP`, `40HC`, or `all` | `all` | | `maxItems` | Integer | Maximum number of rate records to return (1–200) | `50` | #### Supported Ports **Asia:** Shanghai (CNSHA), Busan (KRPUS) **Europe:** Rotterdam (NLRTM), Felixstowe (GBFXT), Genoa (ITGOA) **North America:** Los Angeles (USLAX), New York (USNYC) **Middle East:** Dubai (AEDXB) **South America:** Santos (BRSSZ) ### Output #### Freight Rate Records (getFreightRates / searchRoutes) | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `routeCode` | String | FBX route code (e.g. `FBX01`) | | `route` | String | Route description (e.g. `Shanghai → Los Angeles`) | | `originPort` | String | Origin port name | | `originPortCode` | String | Origin port UNLOCODE | | `destinationPort` | String | Destination port name | | `destinationPortCode` | String | Destination port UNLOCODE | | `tradeRoute` | String | Trade lane name (e.g. `Trans-Pacific Eastbound`) | | `region` | String | Geographic corridor | | `containerType` | String | Container type: `20GP`, `40GP`, or `40HC` | | `rateUsd` | Integer | Rate in USD per container | | `currency` | String | Always `USD` | | `rateUnit` | String | Always `per container` | | `publishedDate` | String | Date of rate publication (YYYY-MM-DD) | | `sourceUrl` | String | Source URL | | `dataSource` | String | Always `Freightos Baltic Exchange (FBX)` | | `scrapedAt` | String | ISO 8601 timestamp when scraped | #### Market Overview Records (marketOverview) | Field | Type | Description | |-------|------|-------------| | `corridor` | String | Trade corridor name | | `routeCodes` | String | FBX route codes covered | | `compositeIndexUsd` | Integer | Composite index value (USD/40GP) | | `currency` | String | Always `USD` | | `unit` | String | Rate unit | | `trend` | String | Market trend indicator | | `publishedDate` | String | Date of data | | `sourceUrl` | String | Source URL | ### Example Output ```json { "routeCode": "FBX11", "route": "Shanghai → Rotterdam", "originPort": "Shanghai", "originPortCode": "CNSHA", "destinationPort": "Rotterdam", "destinationPortCode": "NLRTM", "tradeRoute": "Asia-North Europe", "region": "Asia-Europe", "containerType": "40GP", "rateUsd": 2900, "currency": "USD", "rateUnit": "per container", "publishedDate": "2025-06-02", "sourceUrl": "https://fbx.freightos.com", "dataSource": "Freightos Baltic Exchange (FBX)", "scrapedAt": "2025-06-02T12:00:00+00:00" } ```` ### FBX Route Coverage | Route Code | Trade Lane | Origin → Destination | |------------|-----------|----------------------| | FBX01 | Trans-Pacific EB | Shanghai → Los Angeles | | FBX02 | Trans-Pacific EB | Shanghai → New York | | FBX03 | Trans-Atlantic WB | Rotterdam → New York | | FBX04 | Trans-Atlantic EB | New York → Rotterdam | | FBX11 | Asia-North Europe | Shanghai → Rotterdam | | FBX13 | North Europe-Asia | Rotterdam → Shanghai | | FBX21 | Asia-North Europe (UK) | Shanghai → Felixstowe | | FBX23 | Asia-Mediterranean | Shanghai → Genoa | | FBX25 | Trans-Pacific WB | Los Angeles → Shanghai | | FBX31 | Trans-Pacific EB (Korea) | Busan → Los Angeles | | FBX33 | Asia-Middle East | Shanghai → Dubai | | FBX61 | Asia-South America | Shanghai → Santos | ### Use Cases - Monitor shipping costs for international supply chains - Research trade lane pricing for logistics planning - Build freight rate alert or tracking tools - Analyze container market trends across major global corridors ### FAQ **Does this require login or API keys?** No. The actor uses publicly available FBX index data — no credentials needed. **Are the rates real-time?** Rates reflect FBX public index baseline values. For live spot rates, consult a freight forwarder directly. **What container types are supported?** 20GP (20-foot standard), 40GP (40-foot standard), and 40HC (40-foot high cube). Use `containerType=all` to get all three for each route. **What is the FBX?** The Freightos Baltic Exchange (FBX) is a joint venture between the Baltic Exchange and Freightos. It publishes the most widely used public container freight rate index, covering major global trade lanes. # Actor input Schema ## `mode` (type: `string`): What to fetch. ## `originPort` (type: `string`): Origin port name or code (e.g. Shanghai, CNSHA, Rotterdam, DEHAM, New York, USNYC). ## `destinationPort` (type: `string`): Destination port name or code (e.g. Rotterdam, DEHAM, Los Angeles, USLAX). ## `containerType` (type: `string`): Container type to filter by. ## `maxItems` (type: `integer`): Maximum number of rate records to return. ## Actor input object example ```json { "mode": "getFreightRates", "originPort": "Shanghai", "destinationPort": "Rotterdam", "containerType": "all", "maxItems": 50 } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `rates` (type: `string`): Dataset containing all scraped freight rate records. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "mode": "getFreightRates", "originPort": "Shanghai", "destinationPort": "Rotterdam", "containerType": "all", "maxItems": 50 }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("crawlerbros/container-shipping-rates-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "mode": "getFreightRates", "originPort": "Shanghai", "destinationPort": "Rotterdam", "containerType": "all", "maxItems": 50, } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("crawlerbros/container-shipping-rates-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "mode": "getFreightRates", "originPort": "Shanghai", "destinationPort": "Rotterdam", "containerType": "all", "maxItems": 50 }' | apify call crawlerbros/container-shipping-rates-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=crawlerbros/container-shipping-rates-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "Container Shipping Rates Scraper", "description": "Scrape publicly available container shipping rates and freight market data from Freightos Baltic Exchange (fbx.freightos.com). Fetches freight route rates, market indices, and shipping lane data for major global trade routes without requiring login.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "aONJSg6Tx7mhJIVZr" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/crawlerbros~container-shipping-rates-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-crawlerbros-container-shipping-rates-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~container-shipping-rates-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-crawlerbros-container-shipping-rates-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/crawlerbros~container-shipping-rates-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-crawlerbros-container-shipping-rates-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "mode" ], "properties": { "mode": { "title": "Mode", "enum": [ "getFreightRates", "searchRoutes", "marketOverview" ], "type": "string", "description": "What to fetch.", "default": "getFreightRates" }, "originPort": { "title": "Origin port (mode=getFreightRates/searchRoutes)", "type": "string", "description": "Origin port name or code (e.g. Shanghai, CNSHA, Rotterdam, DEHAM, New York, USNYC)." }, "destinationPort": { "title": "Destination port (mode=getFreightRates/searchRoutes)", "type": "string", "description": "Destination port name or code (e.g. Rotterdam, DEHAM, Los Angeles, USLAX)." }, "containerType": { "title": "Container type", "enum": [ "20GP", "40GP", "40HC", "all" ], "type": "string", "description": "Container type to filter by.", "default": "all" }, "maxItems": { "title": "Max items", "minimum": 1, "maximum": 200, "type": "integer", "description": "Maximum number of rate records to return.", "default": 50 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { 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"KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, 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