CargoWise eAdaptor Next Is Live—and Chain.io Handles the Hard Part
For nearly two decades, CargoWise’s eAdaptor has been a critical tool for logistics companies that want to automate data flows in and out of their TMS.
It’s how forwarders connect CargoWise to outside systems—ERP platforms, visibility tools, customs brokers, customers, carriers, and more.
Until now, that connection has relied on an older technology stack. It got the job done, but it wasn't built for today’s standards of security and scalability.
That’s why WiseTech built eAdaptor Next—a new connectivity option that brings modern security protocols to the heart of CargoWise integrations.
Chain.io now fully supports eAdaptor Next.
And more importantly: we make it simple to use.
Wait—what’s eAdaptor Next, and why is this change happening?
Legacy eAdaptor relied on basic authentication and direct connections. That worked fine 10 years ago—but not in a world where supply chains are a prime target for cyberattacks and third-party risk is under the microscope.
eAdaptor Next replaces that model with a far more secure one, using:
- OAuth2 for authentication
- JSON Web Tokens (JWTs) for authorization
- Certificate-based identity and encryption
That makes it significantly harder for bad actors to gain access to your systems. It also aligns CargoWise with enterprise-grade security standards.
But there’s a tradeoff: it’s more complex.
Without Chain.io, connecting to eAdaptor Next means:
- Generating public/private certificate pairs
- Setting up and managing a centralized certificate store
- Building JWT token generators and exchange flows
- Monitoring token expiration and rotation schedules
- Supporting OAuth2 client credentials flow
- Writing (and securing) custom middleware to do all of the above
This is not a plug-and-play experience.
It’s infrastructure. It’s compliance. It’s software development. And it’s all before you even move your first piece of data.
With Chain.io, it's just a few clicks.
Our platform now supports CargoWise eAdaptor Next as a native integration method.
You still get all the security benefits—but none of the operational lift.
Here’s what we handle for you:
- Certificate generation and storage
- Secure token exchange and management
- OAuth2 flows under the hood
- Monitoring and alerting for certificate expiry
- Centralized configuration and visibility
All you do is configure a few settings in Chain.io and CargoWise. No code. No infrastructure. No stress.
Already using the old eAdaptor?
No problem. Chain.io supports both legacy and Next versions.
But it’s important to know that WiseTech has made clear: eAdaptor Next is the future. If you’re building anything new—or looking to modernize—this is where you want to be.
With Chain.io, migrating doesn’t mean rebuilding.
You can transition to eAdaptor Next while keeping your existing workflows and logic in place—so your team stays focused on operations, not integration maintenance.
Ready to connect securely—without the complexity?
We’ve published a detailed setup guide here:
👉 Setting up a CargoWise eAdaptor Next EDI Client Host System
Or just get in touch—we’ll help you figure out the fastest path forward.
Chain.io connects the systems that move your freight.
When security standards evolve, we help you stay connected and in control—without the technical drag.