SiShips Announce API Release
Add our new Application Programming Interface to Your Systems Today
Sheltered International is thrilled to share that we are releasing our own proprietary API (Application Programming Interface). The launch of this API is the next step in our commitment providing our clients the most technologically advanced experience possible.
We are excited to add this new tool in our growing arsenal of software support, included at no extra cost for every single one of our clients. Once installed, the API will enable our team of experts to assist you even better, whether you’re looking for the best rate for domestic trucking or keeping track of international shipments.
What is an API?
An Application Programming Interface, abbreviated as API, is a set of protocols, routines, and tools that allows software applications to communicate with each other. If you use a computer or smartphone, you are likely coming in contact with dozens of APIs every day without even realizing it. One of the most common examples is checking the weather. When you open the weather app on your phone, it “talks” to national weather services through a system of APIs in order to give you the most up to date information. There are similar networks in place when you use a search engine, like Google, to look up the weather.
APIs can be used to enable communication between different software applications, web services and systems. They allow developers to access specific functionality or data from another application without having to understand the underlying code or infrastructure. Because of this, APIs can be used in a large variety of ways. Airlines or local metro services can use APIs to post pertinent travel updates to popular social media sites. Inventive people can even use APIs to send silly jokes.
How the New SiShips API Can Help You
You might be wondering how an API can be personalized to help you.
As a client of SiShips, you have access to thousands of data points for your freight as it moves around the globe. The API will help collate all of these tracking data points into your systems, such as inventory, purchasing or warehouse systems, without logging in to your SiShips portal.
For those of you who have downloaded our app, you are already aware of the ability to quote, book, and track shipments from the palm of your hand. Now, you will be able to track shipment updates directly in your own systems, with the help of SiShips.
How to Get Started
Implementing the SiShips API to your personal systems is an absolute breeze. All you need to do is request an API key through your SiShips account. Simply log in to your account, click “Resources” and “Request API Key”. You can also email sales@siships.com if you are having trouble locating the request.
Our staff will be able to walk you through any questions you have during the installation process. This is also a one-time setup, so once the protocols are added to your network, you will never have to worry about resetting or logging back in to turn on the API again.
You can also visit the API toolkit page here if you are looking for more information
How SiShips Gives You the Advantage
Sheltered International combines expertise with state of the art software to bring you quality domestic and international shipping solutions. SiShips puts the shipper in control, offering efficient and cost effective ways to ship your product.
To learn more about managed transportation with SiShips, or to view a demo of our software, contact us today.
