Frequently Asked Questions
What data does Trade Database provide?
Bill of Lading (shipment) data, Customs declarations, and Trade Statistics for 140 countries, exports & imports, 2015–2026.
What are the sources?
Imports and exports details gathered from top ports, customs authorities and shipping-carrier manifests.
What fields are in a Bill of Lading record?
BL number, carrier, vessel, voyage, shipper & consignee (name, address, phone, email), notify party, ports & countries of loading/discharge, HS code, goods description, weight, TEU/FEU, container numbers and shipping date.
What do the periods mean?
Full = 2015–2026. We also sell two era packages: 2015–2021 and 2022–2026 (up to July).
How is the data delivered?
After payment confirmation, data is delivered by email, secure download link, or courier (CD).
Can I get a free sample?
Yes — request a free 1,000-row sample of any dataset from the Request a Sample page.
Can I request a custom report?
Yes. We prepare custom cargo, trend and market-share reports on request across any HS code or country.