Routemap

Without any doubt, the Route Map concept is the central pillar of our Startracking service.

In this chapter, we will concentrate on how to search and retrieve those Route maps using the CargoStart API.

A StarTracking Route Map comes in two flavours:

• CargoIQ Route Map
• Simple Route Map

CiQ Route Map

Essentially, the state of the art of a Route Map.

When a freight forwarder finalizes the booking via phone, email or web with an airline participating the IATA Cargo iQ program, a Route Map is created and available in just a few minutes with all the planned events, from the acceptance of the delivery to the shipments.

Cargo iQ Route Map is continuously updated, from every booking replan to every significant milestone achieved.

Simple Route Map

This is our simplified yet powerful Route Map. It is fed by the Status Update messages provided by carriers; this Route Map does not include the planned events, but just the current ones.

Both Route Maps sport the “snapshot” feature; any changes are stored as a snapshot, so all the history can be reviewed if needed.

XTD Route Map

Our latest and new Extended Tracking Data Route Map provides a complete view of all tracking events related to a shipment, even if you are not the legal owner of the Air Waybill (AWB) number.
This feature is especially useful in scenarios where multiple parties need visibility across the logistics chain.

Typical use cases include:

• Import visibility for forwarders and consignee agents.
• Third-party monitoring (e.g., ground handlers, GSAs, or customs brokers).
• Operational control towers that supervise multiple carriers or shipments.
• Exception management and proactive alerts across the transport chain.