April 2026 Development Release: Empowering Business Users

Over the last month, we’ve introduced a series of enhancements to improve overall platform efficiency and usability. These updates reflect our ongoing commitment to continuous development.

If you missed them, last month’s updates provide useful background ahead of this summary.




Mobile App

We’re excited to introduce the Booking System in the SeaRates Mobile App.

Now you can manage your shipping bookings, track progress, handle payments, and control your logistics operations directly from your smartphone.

Download the app on Android or iOS and enjoy seamless logistics management anytime, anywhere.


Distance & Time



We are glad to present an updated version of the Distance & Time web tool.

You can now enter the origin, select the transportation mode, and define the destination to calculate accurate route distance and transit time.

Additionally, the improved safe routing mode allows you to estimate and compare trade lanes to find the most efficient option for your shipments.


All Shipping Leads



We’re glad to introduce the new version of the All Shipping Leads solution.

Discover an enhanced approach to finding, generating, and attracting leads for sea freight services with improved tools designed to support your business growth.


Container Tracking



The SeaRates team continues to expand carrier coverage across the platform.

We’ve added support for 9 shipping lines, namely the following: 

Ocean Silk Line, Cleve & Zonen, Hankyu Hanshin Express, Quanterm Logistics, Shandong Marine Corporation, Shanghai League Shipping, WeFreight, RTW Logistics, and Feeder Logistics.

You can now access up to 237 available shipping lines, leasing companies, and carriers via the Container Tracking API.


Booking System



We have implemented several improvements to the Booking System.

The API has been enhanced with booking options based on selected schedules, along with updated documentation available on the Developer Portal.

In addition, we’ve upgraded the Payment tab, making financial management within the Booking System more efficient both in the Virtual Office and via API integration.


Geocoding API



We are glad to present significant upgrades to the Geocoding API.

The global ports classification database now supports over 5,500 river ports and more than 12,500 seaports worldwide.

We’ve also introduced new filters for generating port lists, improved autocomplete logic with new port types, and enhanced the Freight Index tool integration.

Additionally, our database has been expanded with improvements covering more than 2,000 cities globally.


LandRates updates



We continue to expand LandRates functionality with several new features.

The Warehouse tab has been added to the Logistics Map, enabling better storage management and service promotion through the LandRates marketplace.

We’ve also introduced the Freight Index tool for benchmarking and market analysis in land logistics.

Additionally, a dedicated benefits page for Rail Tracking web access is now available.


AirRates updates



We are glad to announce the launch of the Flight Schedules tool on AirRates.com. You can now explore airline timetables and deadlines across global routes and carriers. It is also possible to share schedule updates with your customers and partners via unique access links.

Finally, we’ve created new landing pages, including the Pricing page for the Flight Schedules tool and a dedicated API service page.


April brought fresh momentum and exciting developments across SeaRates. 

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The SeaRates Team

April 30, 2026


Sophia Shkuro is a content manager from Dnipro, Ukraine. Believes that the more complex a thing is, the easier it should be to write about it. Dreams of a future vacation by the sea.