Parabola's DB Schenker API

Parabola's DB Schenker API enables businesses to automate their global logistics operations and data management processes. This powerful connection allows companies to streamline their supply chain workflows and maintain comprehensive visibility across their international shipping operations.

How to use the API

1. Connect your DB Schenker account to Parabola by navigating to the integrations page and selecting DB Schenker from the available options
2. Authenticate your account using your DB Schenker credentials and grant necessary permissions
3. Select the data you want to pull from DB Schenker (shipment tracking, inventory levels, customs documentation, etc.)
4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your logistics data
5. Set up automated triggers to run your flow on a schedule or when new data is available

What is DB Schenker?

DB Schenker is one of the world's leading logistics providers, owned by Deutsche Bahn. With a history dating back to 1872, the company operates a global network spanning over 130 countries, offering integrated logistics services across all major transportation modes.

What does DB Schenker do?

DB Schenker provides comprehensive logistics solutions including air and ocean freight, land transport, contract logistics, and supply chain management. They specialize in industry-specific solutions, particularly in automotive, electronics, industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, leveraging their extensive rail expertise through their connection with Deutsche Bahn.

What is Parabola?

Parabola is a workflow builder that makes it easy to organize and transform messy data from anywhere—even PDFs, emails, and spreadsheets—so you can automate the work you thought would always be manual. Teams at fast-moving companies like Brooklinen, Flexport, and Uber Freight use Parabola to save hundreds of hours and focus on what matters most. Whether it's reconciling inventory across multiple 3PLs, auditing invoices, or manually exporting the same report every Monday, Parabola gives teams the power to automate it—all without needing engineering support.

Practical use cases for the API

Intermodal Transport Optimization

Create automated workflows to analyze and optimize intermodal transportation routes, combining rail, road, and air/ocean freight data to ensure efficient cargo movement.

Healthcare Supply Chain Monitoring

Automate the tracking and reporting of healthcare logistics operations, ensuring compliance with temperature-controlled shipping requirements and maintaining detailed chain of custody records.

Automotive Industry Analytics

Generate comprehensive reports analyzing automotive supply chain performance, including just-in-sequence delivery monitoring and production line supply management.