Real-Time Logistics Tracking API

Project Overview

SwiftMove Logistics needed a reliable, high-performance API to power shipment tracking for their 500+ daily deliveries, serving both the customer portal and third-party logistics partners.

API Capabilities

• Real-time driver location — GPS updates every 30 seconds from driver mobile apps
• Shipment lifecycle tracking — picked up → in transit → out for delivery → delivered
• Webhook notifications — push events to customer systems on status change
• Automated SMS/WhatsApp — delivery alerts to end customers
• Proof of delivery — photo capture + e-signature from driver app

Performance

• Handles 50,000+ location updates/hour at peak
• API response time under 80ms at P95
• 99.95% uptime over 12 months
• Integrated with 3 third-party logistics portals via webhook