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Find faster, greener, and more resilient container routes
Routescanner in numbers
These companies use our platform
Container logistics information is scattered over many sources
Planning a container route involves many parties, modalities and systems. Schedules, connections, departures and emissions all live in different places, which makes it slow to find good options and hard to know whether you are using the one that fits you best. These are the challenges Routescanner was built to solve.
Schedules are spread over many websites
Every carrier and operator publishes its own schedules in its own way. Finding out what they look like means checking multiple websites of different operators, and combining sea, rail, barge and truck into one end-to-end route by hand.
Solved by Door-to-DoorThe network is hard to oversee
Some questions come before a fixed origin and destination: which ports, terminals, regions and countries are linked by direct service, who operates them and how often? That overview is rarely available in one place.
Solved by Direct ConnectionsFinding the next sailing takes time
Knowing a route exists is only half the answer. Which vessel actually leaves next, when does it arrive and who operates it? Finding out usually means checking separate carrier portals and schedules.
Solved by Next DeparturesEmission figures are complex
Customers and regulators increasingly ask for the CO₂e of your transport. Calculating it yourself, in line with recognised standards, is complex and time-consuming.
Solved by Emission reportingWe link every modality into one route
Routescanner collects the schedules of carriers and operators worldwide. For every search, we combine sea, rail, barge and truck into complete routes, so you see all the options for your cargo and can choose the one that fits you.
1Explore
The orientation phase. Discover which routes and direct connections exist between your locations, and compare them on lead time, emissions and reliability, using the filters that matter to you.
The full route, from pickup to delivery
Compare every route option across sea, rail, barge and truck on lead time, emissions and reliability.
Every direct service in the network
See which ports, terminals, regions and countries are directly connected, who operates them and what they emit.
2Plan
Found your route? See which vessels depart next, when they arrive and who operates them, so you can turn your choice into an actual booking.
Catch the first departure
The upcoming sailings of every operator side by side, from your cargo-ready date up to three months ahead.
3Report
Receive accredited emission information for your completed and upcoming routes, ready to share with customers or use in your own sustainability reporting.
From route to CO₂e certificate
ISO 14083 certified and GLEC accredited emissions for completed and upcoming shipments, ready to share.
Built for everyone who moves containers
Shippers & cargo owners
Discover alternative container routes. Gain actionable insights on end-to-end container routes to discover, compare, and optimize the logistics of your own cargo.
A more resilient, cost-effective, and sustainable global supply chain
For shippers & cargo ownersFreight forwarders
Always design the differentiating proposal. Adapt to changes quickly by finding alternative routes to differentiate your product, and design winning proposals.
Win more business, and retain existing customers effectively
For freight forwardersPorts & terminals
Review the direct connections of your port or terminal, compare your connectivity with other ports and gateways, and show your network on your own website.
Know where your gateway stands, and let visitors find the connection they need
For ports & terminalsCarriers & operators
Promote your routes to shippers and forwarders, receive quote requests directly, gain market insights, and show your network on your own website.
Let shippers and forwarders find the connection they need, and attract more business
For carriers & operatorsSee how others benefit
“Routescanner has opened a new world for us by showcasing new operators and new container shipping routes all over the world.”
“We can now offer clear insights into our carbon emissions. The quality of reporting is precisely at our desired level.”
Our users report
Your first route in three steps
- 1
Create a free account
Sign up in a minute. A free account includes a limited number of searches, so you can try Routescanner on your own lanes straight away.
- 2
Search your first route
Enter an origin and destination: any address, port or terminal, anywhere in the world. You can also start with the search bar at the top of this page.
- 3
Compare and choose
Filter on what matters to you, compare the options on transit time, reliability and emissions, and check the next departures of the route that is best for you.
Need more searches or extra modules? Choose the plan that fits you.
Frequently asked questions
What is Routescanner?
Routescanner is the worldwide logistics platform for container transport. We collect the schedules of carriers and operators worldwide and combine deepsea, shortsea, rail, barge and truck into complete door-to-door routes, so you can find, compare and plan the route that fits you.
Does Routescanner sell or book transport?
No. Routescanner is not a carrier or a forwarder. We show you which routes are available and who operates them. You book directly with the operator or through your forwarder, and for many routes you can send a quote request to the operator straight from Routescanner.
Where does the schedule data come from?
We collect the schedules from carriers and operators worldwide directly into our platform. Together they cover thousands of ports, hubs and terminals.
Is Routescanner free to use?
You can start with a free account, which includes a limited number of searches in Door-to-Door, Direct Connections and Next Departures. Paid plans give you more searches and access to more features. See all plans.
What is the difference between Door-to-Door and Direct Connections?
Door-to-Door finds complete routes between a specific origin and destination, including transfers and first- and last-mile trucking. Direct Connections shows which direct services exist from or to one or more locations, which is useful before you have a fixed origin and destination.
How are emissions calculated?
Emissions are calculated per route with a method that is ISO 14083 certified and GLEC accredited, the recognised standards for logistics emissions. That makes the figures suitable to share with customers and to use in your own reporting.
Can I use Routescanner in my own software?
Yes. With the Routescanner API you can use our routes in your own software and systems. Get in touch to learn more.
I am a carrier, operator, port or terminal. How can I work with Routescanner?
Make sure shippers and forwarders find your services: we can include your schedules in Routescanner, you can receive quote requests, and you can show your network on your own website with an interactive map. Reach out to info@routescanner.com.