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v2.1.0

minor

Highlights

  • New cross-border shipping API for US-Mexico freight
  • Enhanced tracking with real-time location updates
  • Improved error handling and response codes

Changes

Cross-Border Shipping API

added

New endpoints for managing US-Mexico shipments with customs documentation support.

Real-time GPS Tracking

added

Enhanced tracking API now includes real-time GPS coordinates for select carriers.

Error Response Format

improved

Standardized error responses across all endpoints with detailed error codes and suggestions.

Webhook Event Filtering

added

Configure webhooks to receive only specific event types that matter to your application.

Rate Limiting Headers

improved

Added comprehensive rate limiting headers to help manage API usage more effectively.

v2.0.0

major

Highlights

  • Complete API redesign with improved performance
  • New authentication system with API keys
  • Breaking changes - see migration guide

Changes

Authentication System Overhaul

breaking

Migrated from basic auth to API key authentication. All existing integrations must update.

Response Format Changes

breaking

Standardized all API responses to use consistent success/error format.

New Shipments API

added

Complete shipment lifecycle management with booking, tracking, and document generation.

Documents API

added

Generate and manage shipping labels, BOLs, and customs documents in multiple formats.

Performance Optimization

improved

API responses are now 3x faster with improved caching and database optimization.

Comprehensive SDKs

added

Official SDKs available for Node.js, Python, PHP, and .NET with full TypeScript support.

v1.8.2

patch

Highlights

  • Bug fixes for quote generation
  • Improved carrier integration stability
  • Documentation updates

Changes

Quote Timeout Issues

fixed

Fixed intermittent timeout errors when generating quotes for LTL shipments.

FedEx Integration

fixed

Resolved issue with FedEx rate calculations for oversized packages.

Error Messages

improved

More descriptive error messages for common validation failures.

v1.8.1

patch

Highlights

  • Security updates
  • Minor bug fixes
  • Performance improvements

Changes

Security Enhancements

security

Updated dependencies and implemented additional security measures for API endpoints.

Address Validation

fixed

Fixed issue with international address validation for Canadian postal codes.

Response Times

improved

Optimized database queries resulting in 20% faster response times.

v1.8.0

minor

Highlights

  • New tracking webhooks
  • Enhanced quote filtering
  • Additional carrier support

Changes

Tracking Webhooks

added

Real-time webhook notifications for shipment status updates and delivery confirmations.

Quote Filtering

added

Filter quotes by carrier, service type, delivery date, and price range.

New Carrier: Old Dominion

added

Added support for Old Dominion Freight Line for LTL shipments.

Documentation

improved

Comprehensive API documentation with interactive examples and code samples.

Migration Guides

Breaking changes require updates to your integration. We provide detailed migration guides to help you upgrade.

Check our status page for real-time API health and incident reports.

API Status: Operational