Connect to the Shipwell API with Parabola

Learn how to connect Shipwell with Parabola via its API, along with practical use cases the connection allows for.
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Ben Pollack
Last updated:
May 29, 2025

Connecting via API with with Shipwell enables businesses to automate their freight management and visibility operations through a modern, cloud-based platform. This sophisticated API transforms transportation management by connecting shippers, carriers, and 3PLs in a single, integrated network.

How do I connect via API?

  1. Connect your Shipwell account to Parabola through the API page
  2. Authenticate using your credentials and configure API permissions
  3. Select desired data streams (load tracking, carrier data, rate information, etc.)
  4. Configure your flow in Parabola by adding transformation steps
  5. Set up automated triggers for real-time data processing

What is Shipwell?

Shipwell is a next-generation Transportation Management System (TMS) that combines traditional freight management capabilities with modern technology and real-time visibility solutions. The platform stands out through its use of machine learning and automation to streamline freight operations and provide predictive insights. By connecting all stakeholders in the freight movement process, Shipwell creates a collaborative environment that improves efficiency and reduces costs.

Their cloud-native architecture enables rapid deployment and scaling, while their focus on user experience makes complex freight management tasks accessible and intuitive. Through advanced APIs and integration capabilities, Shipwell connects seamlessly with existing business systems and provides real-time visibility across the entire transportation network.

What does Shipwell do?

Shipwell transforms freight management through a comprehensive suite of tools that address modern transportation challenges. The platform provides end-to-end visibility and control over freight operations, from procurement and planning to execution and settlement. Their advanced machine learning algorithms optimize carrier selection and routing while providing accurate delivery predictions.

The system's execution capabilities streamline load tendering and tracking, while their analytics engine provides deep insights into transportation performance and costs. Shipwell's network effect creates value for all participants by facilitating load matching and capacity optimization across their connected ecosystem.

What can I do with the API connection?

Real-time Freight Visibility

The API enables organizations to create sophisticated visibility workflows that provide instant access to load status and location information. Machine learning algorithms predict potential delays and suggest mitigation strategies, while automated alerts keep stakeholders informed of important events.

Carrier Management Optimization

Through Parabola's connection, businesses can automate complex carrier management processes, including performance monitoring, compliance tracking, and relationship management. The system automatically generates carrier scorecards and identifies opportunities for improved collaboration.

Cost Analysis and Control

The combination of Shipwell's comprehensive data collection and Parabola's analysis capabilities enables sophisticated cost management. Organizations can automatically track spending patterns, identify savings opportunities, and monitor compliance with established guidelines, ensuring optimal transportation spend management.

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