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Rhenus API – Connectivity for smarter logistics of your road freight

Our Rhenus API (Application Programming Interfaces) is our standardized, industry-aligned interface and enables direct system integration to automate key logistics processes – from order creation to barcode generation and shipment tracking. It ensures efficient operations, easy integration and real-time visibility across your shipments.

Why connect with the Rhenus API?

  • Effortless integration: Easily connect your TMS, ERP, WMS, or e-commerce platform using standardized REST API technology with JSON messaging.
  • Shipment tracking: Track your shipments using a reference number within the Track & Trace portal, providing real-time visibility into delivery status and progress.
  • Automation that scales: Submit orders, generate compliant SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) labels and reduce manual handling – freeing up your team for value-adding work, ensuring compliance with logistics and packaging requirements.
  • Secure by design: Access via API key and secure endpoints ensures full protection of your data and processes. 
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Core capabilities

Create and manage shipments directly from your system. Submit all necessary shipment details digitally, including references, addresses, service types and goods information.

When barcode fields are left empty, the API automatically generates SSCC barcodes and returns them in the response – ensuring compliance and eliminating manual work.

Shipment information can be accessed using the SOE number provided after order creation. This allows shipments to be tracked via the Rhenus Track & Trace system. Shipment status information can also be retrieved through the SOEP API, enabling connected systems to receive current shipment updates and process them within their own applications.

SOEP supports event-based notifications via webhook to enable automated communication for shipment updates. Customers can subscribe to shipment events and automatically receive notifications when a shipment status changes. This reduces the need for frequent API polling and supports more efficient integration of status updates into customer systems.

Use cases

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E-Commerce and retail

Automate order creation and shipping labels directly from your online store or order management system.

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Industrial manufacturers

Integrate your ERP to reduce manual order entry and avoid errors.

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3PL and forwarders

Connect multiple systems and manage shipping data in a uniform way.

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Do you need help integrating our API?

Our IT and technical support teams are available throughout the onboarding and testing process.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Rhenus is continuously improving and expanding its API capabilities. Check back to our portal regularly for updates.

The Rhenus API is the fastest and most efficient way to exchange logistics data with us. Our API helps you streamline processes and build a smarter, more connected supply chain.

The API is available to every road freight customer.