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Trade Data API Services

​​​​​Trade Data Application Programing Interface (API) Services give Industry organisations access to near real-time trade data from the Integrated Cargo System (ICS).

Organisations that are already getting Cargo Status Advice (CSA) data through EDI can add API or webhook delivery as an extra channel.

Two interfaces are available, both supporting air and sea cargo:

  • Cargo Status API – allowing you to query cargo status on demand
  • Event Subscriptions – you can receive cargo status events as they happen.

Organisations can use either interface, or both together. For a side-by-side comparison of these interfaces, see our API Catalogue.

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Who can use these services

Organisations with access to the Integrated Cargo System (ICS) can use these services, including:

  • customs brokers
  • freight forwarders
  • importers
  • exporters
  • software providers
  • other entities with appropriate ICS permissions.​​

Learn more

Read the API catalogue​ for available interfaces, Terms of Use, and developer documentation.

Contact us at tradeapi@abf.gov.au for help with:

  • choosing the interface that best fits your needs
  • your organisation’s integration plans.​