--- title: "BlueBox Systems: Innovative Air and Ocean Freight Cargo Tracking for Businesses | Press" description: Press | Enhancing Your Business with Air and Ocean Freight Cargo Tracking Solutions image: https://bluebox-systems.com/hubfs/Platform_Icon.png --- [![BlueBoxSystems](https://bluebox-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BlueBoxSystems.webp?width=153&height=60&name=BlueBoxSystems.webp)](https://bluebox-systems.com/) - PLATFORM - [BlueBoxCargo](https://bluebox-systems.com/cargo-tracking-management-system) - [CO2 Tracking](https://bluebox-systems.com/co2-tracking) - [Onboarding & API](https://bluebox-systems.com/onboarding) - [Trade Lane Intelligence](https://bluebox-systems.com/trade-lane-management) - [OUR COMPANY](https://bluebox-systems.com/our-company) - [Our Story](https://bluebox-systems.com/our-company#our-story) - [Agility and Innovation](https://bluebox-systems.com/our-company#agility-innvoation) - [Customers](https://bluebox-systems.com/our-company#customers) - RESOURCES - [News](https://bluebox-systems.com/news-and-conferences) - [Conferences](https://bluebox-systems.com/news-and-conferences#conferences) - [Blog](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog) - [FAQ](https://bluebox-systems.com/faq) - [Freight Visibility Glossary](https://bluebox-systems.com/freight-visibility-glossary) - [Book Our Demo](https://bluebox-systems.com/demo) [LOG IN](https://bluebox-systems-cargo.com/login.html) [BOOK OUR DEMO](https://bluebox-systems.com/demo) # BlueBox - Blogposts Discover the latest insights, trends, and innovations in the world of logistics with the BlueBox blog. Stay updated on industry developments, expert opinions, and success stories that inspire. Dive deep into topics like air and ocean freight tracking, supply chain visibility, AI in logistics, and much more.     ### BlueBox actively participates in important logistics conferences throughout the year. Come and visit us in person for a friendly and informative introduction and demo! ## Blog Press ### [BlueBox Systems launches “Tradelane Intelligence”: Data analytics for optimized freight decisions](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/release-page-icon-caption-and-text) BlueBox Systems launches “Tradelane Intelligence”: Data analytics for optimized freight decisions - BlueBox Systems, is expanding its service... Henning Flaspöler Mar 17, 2026 Press ### [Five Years of BlueBox Systems – from an Idea to an International Success Story](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/five-years-of-bluebox-systems-a-global-logistics-milestone) BlueBox Systems marks five years of innovation, evolving from a simple idea into a global leader in real-time freight tracking and data-driven... Henning Flaspöler Dec 8, 2025 Partner ### [BlueBox Systems Joins the Open Visibility Network — Adds Real-time Air Cargo Shipment Tracking](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/en/bluebox-systems-joins-the-open-visibility-network-adds-real-time-air-cargo-shipment-tracking) BlueBox Systems is part of arguably the most innovative network in the logistics industry: the Open Visibility Network (OVN). Henning Flaspöler Feb 3, 2025 Press ### [BlueBox Systems introduces BlueBoxCargo: The ultimate cargo tracking solution](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/bluebox-systems-introduces-blueboxcargo) BlueBox Systems introduces BlueBoxCargo, the best cargo tracking solution for air and ocean freight. Enhance your supply chain with real-time... Henning Flaspöler May 27, 2024 Partner ### [BlueBox Systems provides WACO members with real-time visibility](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/bluebox-systems-offers-real-time-shipment-visibility-to-waco-members/) BlueBox Systems provides WACO with its own whitelabel solution of BlueBoxAir and BlueBoxOcean - Visibility for all members. Henning Flaspöler Oct 3, 2023 Press ### [Real-time tracking: New customers for BlueBox Systems' air freight tracking API](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/new-customers-for-bluebox-systems-air-freight-tracking-api/) More and more companies are using BlueBoxSystems' Air Freight data via the provided API - the easiest way to visibillty. Henning Flaspöler Jul 25, 2023 Partner ### [More transparency through data quality](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/blue-box-systems-and-vizion-improve-data-quality-along-air-and-sea-supply-chains/) BlueBox Systems and Vizion increase data quality along the supply chain in air and ocean freight through their innovative API solutions. Henning Flaspöler May 14, 2023 Partner ### [BlueBox Systems and Tive agree on partnership](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/bluebox-systems-and-tive-agree-to-partnership/) A partnership to take Air Freight Tracking to the next level internationally and offer unparalleled visibility. Henning Flaspöler Dec 1, 2021 Press ### [Calculate CO2 emissions from air freight shipments in real time](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/calculate-co2-emissions-from-air-freight-shipments-in-real-time/) With BlueBoxAir you can calculate the specific CO2 emissions in addition to the flight data of your air freight. Learn more now! Henning Flaspöler Nov 17, 2021 Partner ### [BlueBox Systems-Logmore-Partnership](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/logmore-and-bluebox-systems-the-perfect-partnership/) BlueBox Systems and Logmore are working together on the perfect product for complete transparency for air freight. Henning Flaspöler Oct 31, 2021 Press ### [BlueBox Systems one of the 10 most innovative logistics companies](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/bluebox-one-of-10-most-innovative-logistics-companies-worldwide/) Awarded innovation - BlueBox Systems is one of the top10 logistics companies worldwide with their solution BlueBoxAir. Read more! Henning Flaspöler Aug 11, 2021 Press ### [BlueBoxSystems optimizes the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/blueboxsystems-optimizes-the-distribution-of-covid-vaccines/) BlueBoxAir is the perfect software to manage the sensitive delivery of COVID-19 vaccines around the world. Learn why! Henning Flaspöler Apr 8, 2021 Company ### [BlueBoxSystems launches BlueBoxAir](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog/blueboxsystems-launches-blueboxair/) With the launch of BlueBoxAir, you can now track your air cargo across 130 airlines and over 1,600 airports. Henning Flaspöler Apr 8, 2021 CONFERENCES & EXHIBITIONS ## News Doha, Feb 23th - 26th 2025 #### [Web Summit Qatar](https://qatar.websummit.com) Las Vegas, Feb 10th - 12th 2025 #### [Manifest](https://manife.st) Dubai, Dec 10th - 11th 2024 #### Logimotion Panama, Sep 23rd - 27th 2024 #### [FIATA World Congress](https://www.fiata2024.com.pa/) Riyadh, Sep 10th - 11th 2024 #### [SkyMove MENA](https://www.skymovemena.com/) Thessaloniki, Sep 7th - 9th 2024 #### [Thessaloniki International Fair](https://thessalonikifair.gr/en) [![c-1](https://bluebox-systems.com/hs-fs/hubfs/c-1.png?width=200&height=79&name=c-1.png)](https://bluebox-systems.com/) Bluebox Systems GmbH Am Hof 28 D-53113 Bonn [+49 228 33885400](tel:4922833885400) ### Platform - [BlueBoxCargo](https://bluebox-systems.com/cargo-tracking-management-system) - [Co2-Tracking](https://bluebox-systems.com/co2-tracking) - [Onboarding & API](https://bluebox-systems.com/onboarding) ### Company - [Our Story](https://bluebox-systems.com/our-company#our-story) - [Agility and Innovation](https://bluebox-systems.com/our-company#agility-innvoation) - [Customers](https://bluebox-systems.com/our-company#customers) ### Resources - [News](https://bluebox-systems.com/news-and-conferences) - [Conferences](https://bluebox-systems.com/news-and-conferences#conferences) - [Blog](https://bluebox-systems.com/blog) - [Faq](https://bluebox-systems.com/faq) - [Freight Visibility Glossary](https://bluebox-systems.com/freight-visibility-glossary) - [Book Our Demo](https://bluebox-systems.com/demo) © 2026 Bluebox Systems GmbH     All rights reserved        [Imprint](https://bluebox-systems.eu/imprint)[Privacy Policy](https://bluebox-systems.eu/privacy-policy) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://bluebox-systems.com/#organization", "@type" : "LocalBusiness", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "DE", "addressLocality" : "Bonn", "postalCode" : "53113", "streetAddress" : "Am Hof 28" }, "description" : "BlueBox Systems GmbH is a logistics technology company providing real-time air and ocean freight tracking, predictive ETAs, route monitoring, and CO₂ emission transparency for supply chain optimization.", "email" : "info@bluebox-systems.com", "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : 50.735268, "longitude" : 7.102287 }, "name" : "BlueBox Systems GmbH", "openingHoursSpecification" : [ { "@type" : "OpeningHoursSpecification", "closes" : "17:00", "dayOfWeek" : [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ], "opens" : "09:00" } ], "sameAs" : [ "https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebox-systems/", "https://twitter.com/blueboxsystems" ], "telephone" : "+49 228 33885400", "url" : "https://bluebox-systems.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "/#service", "@type" : "Service", "areaServed" : { "@type" : "Place", "name" : "" }, "description" : "", "hasOfferCatalog" : { "@type" : "OfferCatalog", "itemListElement" : [ { "@type" : "Offer", "itemOffered" : { "@type" : "Service", "description" : "", "name" : "" } }, { "@type" : "Offer", "itemOffered" : { "@type" : "Service", "description" : "", "name" : "" } }, { "@type" : "Offer", "itemOffered" : { "@type" : "Service", "description" : "", "name" : "" } } ], "name" : "" }, "name" : "", "provider" : { "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "DE", "addressLocality" : "Bonn", "postalCode" : "53113", "streetAddress" : "Am Hof 28" }, "email" : "info@bluebox-systems.com", "name" : "BlueBox Systems GmbH", "telephone" : "+49 228 33885400", "url" : "https://bluebox-systems.com" }, "serviceType" : "", "termsOfService" : "", "url" : "" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "#organization", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "", "addressLocality" : "", "postalCode" : "", "streetAddress" : "" }, "contactPoint" : [ { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "availableLanguage" : "", "contactType" : "customer support", "email" : "", "telephone" : "" } ], "description" : "", "email" : "", "founder" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "" }, "foundingDate" : "", "legalName" : "", "logo" : "", "name" : "", "sameAs" : [ "", "", "" ], "telephone" : "", "url" : "" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "FAQPage", "mainEntity" : [ { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "BlueBox tracks around 150 airlines. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}" }, "name" : "Which airfreight carriers does BlueBox track?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "BlueBox tracks around 50 ocean freight carriers. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}" }, "name" : "Which oceanfreight carriers does BlueBox track?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes — although they already track all major carriers, BlueBox can add additional carriers based on customer and market demand. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}" }, "name" : "Can BlueBox add additional carriers?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Yes — documentation is available for both Airfreight and Oceanfreight APIs. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}" }, "name" : "Can I view your API documentation?" }, { "@type" : "Question", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "For ocean freight, you need a container number or Master Ocean Bill of Lading. 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