---
title: "Edit a container"
method: PATCH
path: "/containers"
tags: ["Containers"]
---

# Edit a container

`PATCH /containers`

Update a container

## Request body

- object
  - `data` object
    - `attributes` object, required
      - `ref_numbers` string[]

## Response `200`

OK

- object
  - `data` Container — Represents the equipment during a specific journey.
    - `id` string, uuid, required
    - `type` 'account', required
    - `attributes` object, required
      - `number` string
      - `ref_numbers` string[]
      - `equipment_type` 'dry' | 'reefer' | 'open top' | 'flat rack' | 'bulk' | 'tank' | 'null', nullable
      - `equipment_length` null | 10 | 20 | 40 | 45, nullable
      - `equipment_height` 'standard' | 'high_cube' | 'null', nullable
      - `weight_in_lbs` number, nullable
      - `created_at` string, date-time
      - `seal_number` string, nullable
      - `pickup_lfd` string, date-time, nullable — Coalesces `import_deadlines` values giving preference to `pickup_lfd_line`
      - `pickup_appointment_at` string, date-time, nullable — When available the pickup appointment time at the terminal is returned.
      - `availability_known` boolean — Whether Terminal 49 is receiving availability status from the terminal.
      - `available_for_pickup` boolean, nullable — If availability_known is true, then whether container is available to be picked up at terminal.
      - `pod_arrived_at` string, date-time, nullable — Time the vessel arrived at the POD
      - `pod_discharged_at` string, date-time, nullable — Discharge time at the port of discharge
      - `pod_full_out_at` string, date-time, nullable — Full Out time at port of discharge. Null for inland moves.
      - `terminal_checked_at` string, date-time, nullable — When the terminal was last checked.
      - `pod_full_out_chassis_number` string, nullable — The chassis number used when container was picked up at POD (if available)
      - `location_at_pod_terminal` string, nullable — Location at port of discharge terminal
      - `final_destination_full_out_at` string, date-time, nullable — Pickup time at final destination for inland moves.
      - `empty_terminated_at` string, date-time, nullable — Time empty container was returned.
      - `holds_at_pod_terminal` TerminalHold[]
        - `name` string, required
        - `status` 'pending' | 'hold', required
        - `description` string, nullable — Text description from the terminal (if any)
      - `fees_at_pod_terminal` TerminalFee[]
        - `type` 'demurrage' | 'exam' | 'extended_dwell_time' | 'other' | 'total', required
        - `amount` number, required — The fee amount in local currency
        - `currency_code` string — The ISO 4217 currency code of the fee is charged in. E.g. USD
      - `pod_timezone` string, nullable — IANA tz. Applies to attributes pod_arrived_at, pod_discharged_at, pickup_appointment_at, pod_full_out_at.
      - `final_destination_timezone` string, nullable — IANA tz. Applies to attribute final_destination_full_out_at.
      - `empty_terminated_timezone` string, nullable — IANA tz. Applies to attribute empty_terminated_at.
      - `pod_rail_carrier_scac` string, nullable — The SCAC of the rail carrier for the pickup leg of the container's journey.(BETA)
      - `ind_rail_carrier_scac` string, nullable — The SCAC of the rail carrier for the delivery leg of the container's journey.(BETA)
      - `pod_last_tracking_request_at` string, date-time, nullable
      - `shipment_last_tracking_request_at` string, date-time, nullable
      - `pod_rail_loaded_at` string, date-time, nullable
      - `pod_rail_departed_at` string, date-time, nullable
      - `ind_eta_at` string, date-time, nullable — Estimated Time of Arrival at the inland destination, as reported by the rail carrier. For the shipping-line view at the shipment's destination, see `destination_eta_at` on the shipment. Corresponding timezone is `final_destination_timezone`.
      - `ind_ata_at` string, date-time, nullable — Actual Time of Arrival at the inland destination, as reported by the rail carrier. For the shipping-line view at the shipment's destination, see `destination_ata_at` on the shipment. Corresponding timezone is `final_destination_timezone`.
      - `ind_rail_unloaded_at` string, date-time, nullable — Time when the container is unloaded from rail at the inland destination.
      - `ind_facility_lfd_on` string, date-time, nullable — Please use `import_deadlines.pickup_lfd_rail`
      - `import_deadlines` object, nullable — Import pickup deadlines for the container
        - `pickup_lfd_terminal` string, date-time, nullable — The last free day for pickup before demmurage accrues. Corresponding timezone is pod_timezone.
        - `pickup_lfd_rail` string, date-time, nullable — The last free day for pickup at the inland destination, as reported by the rail carrier. Corresponding timezone is final_destination_timezone. Subscribe to `container.pickup_lfd_rail.changed` to be notified of updates.
        - `pickup_lfd_line` string, date-time, nullable — The last free day as reported by the shipping line (carrier dependent). Corresponding timezone is final_destination_timezone or pod_timezone. Preferred source for the coalesced top-level `pickup_lfd` field.
      - `current_status` 'new' | 'on_ship' | 'available' | 'not_available' | 'grounded' | 'on_rail' | 'picked_up' | 'off_dock' | 'delivered' | 'dropped' | 'loaded' | 'empty_returned' | 'awaiting_inland_transfer' — The current status of the container in its journey. [Read guide to learn more.](/api-docs/in-depth-guides/container-statuses)
    - `relationships` object
      - `shipment` object
        - `data` object
          - `id` string
          - `type` 'shipment'
      - `pickup_facility` object
        - `data` object
          - `id` string
          - `type` 'terminal'
      - `pod_terminal` object
        - `data` object
          - `id` string
          - `type` 'terminal'
      - `transport_events` object
        - `data` object[]
          - `id` string
          - `type` 'transport_event'
      - `raw_events` object
        - `data` object[]
          - `id` string
          - `type` 'raw_event'

---

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