CargoFP - Version 6.0

In this release, we have lowered the hurdles for using our API as well as significantly improved the results.

New Features:

  • Operational Factors: Operational factors for response to post-voyage shipments were added to make emissions more explainable.
  • Ship Identification by Name: You can now use the ship_name parameter to select a vessel, in addition to the imo_number. Ideal for users without immediate access to IMO data.
  • Net Cargo Calculations: Due to the accreditation of our method by the Smart Freight Center, additional parameters (see “Net Cargo Calculations”) have been added to the response.

Changes:

  • Renamed Parameters: departure_port and arrival_porthave been renamed to departure_port_code and arrival_port_code respectively, for clarity and consistency.
  • Improved Error Handling: The unknown_port error messages are now more informative, making it easier to correct input issues.
  • AIS Outlier Handling: For AIS outliers (e.g., due to spoofing), fallback mechanisms have been introduced whereby pre-voyage emissions are returned instead of incorrect/corrupted post-voyage emissions.
  • Max Speed Adjustments: Max speed values for ships have been slightly adjusted/corrected to provide even more accurate emissions.
  • IMO Number Validation: CargoFP now checks for proper IMO formatting to reduce input errors and improve response reliability.