Starboard

Spec sheet

Purpose

Starboard provides AI-powered rate management and quoting tools for freight forwarders.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Integrations

The privacy policy identifies CargoWise as an example of an integrated system for synchronizing bookings.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Security

The privacy policy says data is protected with TLS/HTTPS in transit and AES-256 encryption at rest, with company-level data isolation.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

AI data handling

Starboard says its OpenAI API configuration disables model training on inputs and minimizes provider retention; submitted content may be retained for abuse monitoring for up to 30 days.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Automated sourcing

The AI can email preferred carriers for rates, track replies, parse pricing, and save it to the rate database.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Carrier coverage

Starboard says it connects to major ocean carriers and more than 100 airlines for live pricing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Email access

Starboard Lite instructs users to download an add-in for Gmail or Outlook and connect carrier portals.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Intended customers

Starboard describes its tools as built for freight forwarders and says its founders have firsthand experience with freight-forwarding workflows.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Privacy limitation

For Gmail accounts without ambient ingest enabled, Starboard says it accesses only messages and threads users actively open in the extension.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Quote workflow

Its AI reads RFQ emails, extracts cargo and route details, finds rates, applies margins, and drafts quotes.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Rate database

The searchable database brings together contract rates, vendor spot rates, and live carrier pricing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Support and implementation

Dedicated implementation and support are listed as Premium capabilities, while Starboard Lite is one seat.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Supported shipment modes

Starboard Lite lists ocean FCL, LCL, and air quoting.Read 8 Oct 2026 · starboard.biz

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Freight Rate Management Software#12 of 277.4