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Spec score 8.4 #2 of 35 in Transportation Visibility Software

What it is

Portcast connects shipment data with orders, contracts and invoices for global transportation teams, using AI to surface risks and recommend actions. Its container tracking combines carrier milestones, AIS, schedules, port and terminal data, and market insights into shipment views with predicted ETAs and risk alerts. Users can search by container, booking or bill of lading number; Portcast says its network covers 220+ carriers and NVOCCs. ETA predictions use machine learning across 70+ data sources and update as voyage conditions change. Freight audit checks ocean invoices against contract terms and shipment milestones, flagging billing discrepancies. Invoice extraction is described as 99%+ accurate and enabling 95%+ touchless processing, including scanned, multilingual and non-standard formats. The service is available through web and API, with data for ocean, air, rail and road, and supports custom integrations. A trial account can track up to 10 containers, with no feature limitations stated; setup follows a scheduled meeting. Pricing is on request. The listed Enterprise Predictive Visibility Platform costs $45,000 a year on a 12-month contract, with additional AWS infrastructure costs potentially applying. Portcast says its forwarder-specific freight audit product is still being developed.

Spec sheet

What it does
Portcast connects shipment data with orders, contracts, and invoices, using AI to surface risks and recommend actions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Product
Portcast connects shipment data to orders, contracts, and invoices, using AI to surface risks and recommend actions for global transportation teams.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Intended users
Portcast describes its platform as serving global transportation teams, including operations, finance, planning, and procurement teams.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Audience
The container tracking product describes use by freight forwarders and 3PLs, shippers and BCOs, and supply chain and procurement teams.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
API
The container tracking page says customers can add shipments and bring in rail, road, warehouse, and order-level events through an API.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Integrations
Portcast says its tracking API can integrate with TMS, ERP, and WMS platforms.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Security
Portcast says it is ISO 27001 certified, undergoes security audits, and uses AES-256 encryption and secure development practices.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Support
Portcast describes onboarding with custom integrations, historical shipment data migration, regular check-ins, and training.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Carrier coverage
The company says its data network covers 220+ carriers and NVOCCs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Container tracking
Its tracking software combines carrier milestones, AIS, schedules, port and terminal data, and market insights into a shipment view with predicted ETAs and risk alerts.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Contract details
Portcast's terms say each Order Form specifies the fees, currency, term, committed volume, and number of users.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
ETA predictions
Portcast says its ETA predictions use machine learning across 70+ data sources and update as voyage conditions change.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Freight audit
Portcast detects invoice discrepancies, overcharges, and detention and demurrage exposure before payments are processed.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Invoice processing
Portcast says its invoice extraction has 99%+ accuracy and enables 95%+ touchless processing, including for scanned, multilingual, and non-standard formats.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Notable limit
Portcast says its forwarder-specific freight audit, designed around volume purchases and resale, is still being developed.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Predictive visibility
The platform calculates likely arrival and departure delays and explains their reasons using AI and multiple data inputs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Sales access
Portcast invites prospective customers to book a one-to-one demo with an expert; the opened pages do not state a price or trial duration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Shipment tracking
Users can track ocean shipments by container number, booking number, or bill of lading number.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Support and onboarding
Portcast describes custom integrations, historical shipment data migration, regular check-ins, and training as part of its onboarding support.Read 4 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Trial limit
A trial account can track up to 10 containers, and the page says the trial has no feature limitations.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io
Trial setup
The company says it creates a trial account after a meeting is scheduled and tracking details are prepared for the call.Read 5 Oct 2026 · portcast.io

Plans and prices

Enterprise Predictive Visibility Platform $45,000 a year 12-month contract Specified quantity of use for contract duration · additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply Read 5 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Searches shipments by container, booking or bill of lading number.
  • ETA predictions draw on 70+ data sources.
  • Invoice extraction is described as 99%+ accurate.
  • Trial tracks up to 10 containers without stated feature limits.

Limits

  • Trial setup follows a scheduled meeting.
  • Forwarder-specific freight audit is still being developed.
  • Enterprise plan costs $45,000 a year.
  • Additional AWS infrastructure costs may apply.

Who it suits

It suits freight forwarders and 3PLs, shippers and BCOs, and supply chain, operations, finance, planning and procurement teams managing transportation data. Teams considering the forwarder-specific audit workflow should note that it is still being developed.

Verdict

Portcast combines shipment visibility, predictive alerts and invoice checks for transportation workflows. Pricing is on request, and the listed enterprise contract and trial setup are important details to clarify before proceeding.

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