# Nowlun Shipment Tracker — Real-Time Package Status & ETA (`maged120/nowlun-track-shipment`) Actor

Track any shipment on the Nowlun logistics platform. Returns real-time status, location updates, carrier info, and estimated delivery timeline.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/maged120/nowlun-track-shipment.md
- **Developed by:** [Maged](https://apify.com/maged120) (community)
- **Categories:** Automation, Integrations, Other
- **Stats:** 26 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $9.00 / 1,000 results

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
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.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

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For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

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# README

### What does Nowlun Shipment Tracker do?

**Nowlun Shipment Tracker** tracks **ocean container shipments** by **booking number or bill of lading (B/L)**. It returns the shipping line, vessel, cargo, ports of loading and discharge, pickup and drop-off, transits, and every tracking update in one structured record. The shipping line is detected automatically when you don't know it.

It runs on the Apify platform, so you can track shipments on a schedule, call it from your ERP or TMS through the API, and send updates to Google Sheets, Slack, email, Zapier or Make.

### Why use Nowlun Shipment Tracker?

- **One tracker for many carriers**: Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM and other lines, through one input format.
- **Automatic carrier detection**: just paste the booking or B/L number.
- **Structured ports and dates**: POL, POD, pickup and drop-off with dates, ready for dashboards.
- **Automation**: schedule checks and alert your team when a shipment's state changes.
- **Freight forwarders and importers**: keep customers informed without logging into each carrier site.

### How to track a shipment

1. Click **Try for free** (or **Start**).
2. Enter the **Booking / B/L number**.
3. Choose whether it is a **booking** or **bl** number.
4. Optionally set the **Shipping line** (it's detected automatically otherwise).
5. Optionally add your **Nowlun account** email and password for full access.
6. Click **Start** and read the result in the **Output** tab.

### Input

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| **Booking / B/L number** | The number to track, e.g. `MSKU1369452` |
| **Selector** | `booking` or `bl` |
| **Shipping line** | Optional; detected automatically if empty |
| **Email / Password** | Optional Nowlun account credentials. Some details need a signed-in account. |

```json
{
    "booking_number": "MSKU1369452",
    "selector": "bl"
}
```

### Output

You can download the dataset in various formats such as JSON, HTML, CSV, or Excel.

```json
{
    "booking_number": "HLCUALY240509398",
    "shipping_line": "Hapag-Lloyd",
    "state": "pending",
    "bl": "",
    "company": "",
    "cargo": "20\"ST x 1",
    "vessel": "",
    "pol": { "port": "Port Said East-Port, Egypt", "date": "" },
    "pod": { "port": "", "date": "" },
    "pickup": { "port": "", "date": "" },
    "dropoff": { "port": "", "date": "" },
    "transits": [],
    "updates": []
}
```

#### Data fields

| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| `booking_number`, `bl` | Booking and bill of lading numbers |
| `shipping_line` | Carrier handling the shipment |
| `state` | Current shipment state |
| `company`, `cargo`, `vessel` | Shipper company, container/cargo description and vessel |
| `pol`, `pod` | Port of loading / discharge, with dates |
| `pickup`, `dropoff` | Empty container pickup and drop-off, with dates |
| `transits` | Transshipment points |
| `updates` | Tracking events with timestamps and statuses |

### How many results will I get?

| Input | Results |
|---|---|
| 1 booking or B/L number | 1 row |

### Tips

- **Daily status checks:** schedule the Actor for each open shipment and connect a webhook or Slack integration to get notified about changes.
- **Not sure of the carrier?** Leave **Shipping line** empty; it's detected from the number.
- **Search and rates:** use [Nowlun Shipment Search](https://apify.com/maged120/nowlun-search-shipments) to find shipments and [Nowlun Cargo Rates](https://apify.com/maged120/nowlun-selectors) for shipping options and prices.

### FAQ

**Do I need a Nowlun account?**
No, but some shipment details are only returned for signed-in accounts. Without credentials, those fields may come back empty or show as unauthorized.

**Are my credentials stored?**
They are used only for the run's sign-in and are not saved to the dataset. Apify input fields can be marked secret in your saved tasks.

**Found a bug or need a custom solution?**
Open an issue in the **Issues** tab. Custom versions are available on request.

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# Actor input Schema

## `booking_number` (type: `string`):

The booking or BL number to track

## `selector` (type: `string`):

Must be 'booking' or 'bl'

## `shipping_line` (type: `string`):

Optional shipping line name (auto-detected if not provided)

## `email` (type: `string`):

Your Nowlun account email

## `password` (type: `string`):

Your Nowlun account password

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "booking_number": "MSKU1369452",
  "selector": "bl"
}
```

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "booking_number": "MSKU1369452",
    "selector": "bl",
    "shipping_line": ""
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("maged120/nowlun-track-shipment").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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "booking_number": "MSKU1369452",
    "selector": "bl",
    "shipping_line": "",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("maged120/nowlun-track-shipment").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "booking_number": "MSKU1369452",
  "selector": "bl",
  "shipping_line": ""
}' |
apify call maged120/nowlun-track-shipment --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,maged120/nowlun-track-shipment"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/yOprvXZaoDihJu9qT/builds/bFIyqT9IK8RyTxYXC/openapi.json