Connect to the Panalpina API with Parabola
Learn how to connect Panalpina with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
Parabola's Panalpina (now part of DSV) API enables businesses to automate their global logistics operations. This powerful connection allows companies to streamline their supply chain processes and maintain comprehensive visibility across their international logistics network.
How do I connect via API?
- Connect your Panalpina account to Parabola by navigating to the integrations page and selecting Panalpina from the available options
- Authenticate your account using your Panalpina credentials and grant necessary permissions
- Select the data you want to pull from Panalpina (shipment tracking, inventory levels, documentation, etc.)
- Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps to process your logistics data
- Set up automated triggers to run your flow on a schedule or when new data is available
What is Panalpina?
Panalpina, now integrated into DSV following a 2019 merger, was a global freight forwarding and logistics company. The combined entity continues to provide comprehensive supply chain solutions worldwide.
What does Panalpina (now DSV Panalpina) do?
As part of DSV, the former Panalpina operations provide integrated logistics solutions including air and ocean freight, supply chain solutions, and specialized industry services. They excel in sectors such as healthcare, automotive, and high-tech logistics.
What can I do with the API connection?
Global Air Freight Analytics
Create automated workflows to analyze air freight performance and optimize routing decisions.
Healthcare Supply Chain Monitoring
Generate automated reports tracking healthcare shipments and maintaining compliance records.
Industry-Specific Performance Metrics
Automate the collection and analysis of performance data across different industry verticals.
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