# API Documentation

*Last updated: 2026-06-11*

> API documentation is the technical reference that shows software developers how to connect external systems—such as freight portals, customs platforms, or tracking services—via a standardized interface.

API documentation is the technical reference that shows software developers how to connect external systems—such as freight portals, customs platforms, or tracking services—via a standardized interface. It specifies available functions, required data formats, authentication methods, and provides code examples. For freight forwarders and shippers: poor API documentation means manual workarounds and no real-time data sync with customer systems.

**Source:** [https://www.smartsheet.com/content/api-documentation](https://www.smartsheet.com/content/api-documentation)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | API Documentation |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 58 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-11 |
| Source | https://www.smartsheet.com/content/api-documentation |

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