Increase efficiency, reduce workload
In transport, every minute counts. By integrating TIMOCOM's APIs, you can easily transfer data between your scheduling tool and the TIMOCOM Marketplace. This saves you time and avoids manual errors caused by time-consuming double entries.
How data exchange works with APIs
What are the advantages of an API with TIMOCOM?
No switching between systems!
By using APIs, you process the complete transport arrangements in your own system.
Saves time
Save time by avoiding duplicate entries and using automated search processes.
Cost saving
Thanks to an intelligent and automated search, you will never miss an offer again, which means you will always find the best transport for you.
What customers say about our APIs
"I can save 8% working time per day and employee by using TIMOCOM's APIs. In addition, I ensure greater transparency and customer satisfaction."
Thomas Kolger , Founder and Managing Director of Spedition GmbH
Which APIs does TIMOCOM have and when are they useful?
TIMOCOM has 5 APIs, however, the freight exchange API is divided into two modules: Offer and Search.
Freight exchange offer
With the Freight Exchange Offer API, you can create freight offers in your logistics software and send them from there to the TIMOCOM Freight Exchange.
When is this API useful?
- You post at least 100 freight offers per day on TIMOCOM.
- You want to minimise manual effort.
- You would like to digitalise how you enter freight offers.
Freight exchange search
With the Freight Exchange Search API, you can access the freight search feature of the TIMOCOM Freight Exchange from your logistics software and find suitable offers.
When is this API useful?
- You use TIMOCOM mainly to find return loads.
- Your vehicles are not always being used to their full capacity.
- Your dispatchers only find unsuitable loads.
Company profiles
With the Company Profiles API, you can easily import the required information on business partners from TIMOCOM into your logistics software.
When is this API useful?
- You want to verify the identity of new business partners.
- You want to register a new user?
- You want to create a new business partner.
Transport orders
With the Transport Orders API, you can send and receive transport orders simply and easily from your own logistics software via the TIMOCOM Marketplace.
When is this API useful?
- You are always chasing after your service providers when it comes to placing orders.
- You would like a digital confirmation of the order.
Shipment tracking
The Shipment Tracking API sends status updates, the estimated time of arrival of a shipment (ETA) and GPS data of the vehicle directly to your logistics software.
When is this API useful?
- You don't want to constantly chase after the status of a transport.
- You need automation and predictability.
- You always want to be able to specify an ETA.
Which APIs match your daily tasks and challenges?
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Frequently asked questions from our customers before implementation:
As the API is between two systems, certain settings must be configured for both systems. The implementation process varies depending on the TMS/ERP provider. This can take between 1 and 4 days.
Please contact us if you are interested in an overview of the integrated partners.
Let us know which TMS/ERP provider you use. We will then contact your provider.
Yes. We have independent partner solutions that allow you to connect your own TMS/ERP system to TIMOCOM.