Yangming Marine Transport Corporation Scraper

Overview

The Yangming Marine Transport Corporation Scraper extracts detailed container tracking and shipping data from Yangming.com, a leading global container shipping company. Designed for logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, and shipping companies, this tool automates the collection of container statuses, vessel schedules, and port activities to streamline operations and enhance decision-making.

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Features

• Container Tracking: Scrape real-time container statuses, locations, and activities.
• Freight Rates: Extract up-to-date freight rates for global routes.
• Vessel Information: Extract vessel names, voyage numbers, and schedules.
• Port Activities: Retrieve detailed port arrival and departure data.
• Port Information: Access detailed port data, including services and facilities.
• Vessel Schedules: Scrape real-time vessel schedules, including departure and arrival times.
• Proxy Support: Use residential proxies to avoid IP blocks and ensure uninterrupted scraping.
• Customizable Workflow: Adjust concurrency, retries, and data limits for large-scale scraping.

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How to Use

1. Set Up: Deploy the scraper on the Apify Platform.
2. Configure Input: Define your container numbers, limits, and proxy settings (see example below).
3. Run the Scraper: Execute the job and monitor progress in real time.
4. Export Results: Download data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats.

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Input Configuration

Example Input

1{
2    "containers": [
3        "YMLU8825399"
4    ],
5    "maxConcurrency": 10,
6    "minConcurrency": 1,
7    "maxRequestRetries": 100,
8    "proxy": {
9        "useApifyProxy": true,
10        "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
11    }
12}

Input Fields Explained

Field	Type	Description	Default
containers	array	List of container numbers to track.	[]
maxConcurrency	integer	Maximum parallel requests to process pages.	10
minConcurrency	integer	Minimum parallel requests to maintain.	1
maxRequestRetries	integer	Retry failed requests up to this number before stopping.	100
proxy	object	Proxy configuration for anonymity: - useApifyProxy: Enable Apify Proxy. - apifyProxyGroups: Use RESIDENTIAL for hard-to-scrape targets.	{ "useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"] }

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Output Structure

The scraper returns structured container tracking data. Below is an example output:

1{
2    "newLink": "https://e-solution.yangming.com/e-service/track_trace/ctconnect.aspx?var=0XFp7%2fIgQ2YW%2frdIHIIHS2U35%2bQ%2fH1j6QbBG2sJPPdMZnaiy2pwlam5IEr0F7n84QOth9%2bxMs2O%2bv%2fphYa4hkBaznhp7ixvX1JcCB1yzxY0%3d",
3    "container_number": "YMLU8825399",
4    "Container_Size": "40",
5    "vessel_name": "YM TRILLION",
6    "voyage_no": "013E",
7    "ETD_Origin": "2024-12-06T23:00:00.000Z",
8    "Port_of_Origin": "SHANGHAI",
9    "Port_of_Discharge": "VANCOUVER",
10    "Port_of_Destination": "MONTREAL",
11    "Current_Status": "Empty Returned",
12    "ETA_Port_of_Discharge": null,
13    "Current_Location": "MONTREAL - CP RAIL - LACHINE",
14    "Activities_Array": [
15        {
16            "date": "2025-01-28T20:55:00.000Z",
17            "status": "Empty Returned",
18            "location": "MONTREAL - CP RAIL - LACHINE",
19            "transport": "",
20            "vessel_name": "",
21            "voyage_no": ""
22        },
23        {
24            "date": "2025-01-26T07:14:00.000Z",
25            "status": "Full to Consignee",
26            "location": "MONTREAL - CP RAIL - LACHINE",
27            "transport": "",
28            "vessel_name": "",
29            "voyage_no": ""
30        }
31    ],
32    "ata_eta": false,
33    "atd_etd": false
34}

Key Output Fields

• container_number: Unique container identifier.
• vessel_name: Name of the vessel carrying the container.
• voyage_no: Voyage number of the vessel.
• ETD_Origin: Estimated time of departure from the origin port.
• Port_of_Origin: Origin port of the container.
• Port_of_Discharge: Port where the container will be discharged.
• Port_of_Destination: Final destination port of the container.
• Current_Status: Current status of the container (e.g., "Empty Returned").
• Current_Location: Current location of the container.
• Activities_Array: Detailed timeline of container activities (e.g., arrivals, departures).

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Benefits

• Operational Efficiency: Automate container tracking and status updates.
• Real-Time Insights: Monitor container locations and activities in real time.
• Market Analysis: Analyze shipping trends and port activities for better decision-making.
• Scalable: Track thousands of containers across routes and ports in hours.

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Why Use This Scraper?

Yangming Marine Transport Corporation is a key player in global shipping, but manual data extraction is time-consuming. This scraper:

• Saves Time: Automates container tracking and status updates.
• Ensures Accuracy: Delivers structured, analysis-ready data in JSON/CSV.
• Avoids Blocks: Residential proxies prevent IP bans.

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Support

• Issues: Report via Apify Actor Issues.
• Contact:
  • Email: muhamed.didovic@gmail.com
  • Portfolio: https://muhamed-didovic.github.io/

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Custom Services

Need tailored solutions? Contact me for:

• Custom fields (e.g., specific container types, route analysis).
• Bulk data extraction for historical container tracking.
• Integration with logistics management systems.

Email: muhamed.didovic@gmail.com