Documents everywhere
The B/L draft is in one email thread, the invoice in another, and the certificate is on someone's desktop.
Freight platform
Every bill of lading, one base.
Track your shipments and handle the paperwork in one place: bills of lading, invoices, packing lists and certificates, from the first draft to cargo release.
| B/L | Route | Status | Docs |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBSE2604417 | Shanghai → Los AngelesBBSE2604417 | In transit | 6/6 |
| BBSE2604388 | Rotterdam → New YorkBBSE2604388 | Draft in review | 4/6 |
| BBSE2604352 | Busan → SavannahBBSE2604352 | Awaiting release | 6/6 |
| BBSE2604301 | Singapore → HamburgBBSE2604301 | Delivered | 6/6 |
The problem
Freight moves fast. The paperwork doesn't.
Most teams still run shipments out of inboxes, spreadsheets and carrier websites. That's where the delays and mistakes come from.
Drafts that don't match
A consignee name or container number differs between draft and final, and nobody notices until the cargo is held.
Chasing status
Checking one shipment means logging in to several carrier sites and emailing the agent for an update.
Waiting on originals
Paper originals travel by courier while the cargo sits at the port, running up demurrage.
Features
One base for every shipment
Shipment tracking
See every shipment's status, milestones and ETA on one board, across carriers and modes.
Bill of lading workflow
Draft, review, approve and issue B/Ls with every version kept, so you always know which one is final.
Document hub
Keep invoices, packing lists, certificates and customs papers attached to the shipment they belong to.
Automatic checks
Upload a PDF and Bolbase pulls out the key fields, then flags differences between drafts, invoices and bookings.
Share with anyone
Send a draft to a shipper, consignee or agent for review with a secure link. They don't need an account.
Full history
Every edit, approval and hand-off is recorded with who did it and when.
How it works
From booking to release, in one place
- 1
Create
Start a shipment from a booking, or drop in the documents you already have.
- 2
Draft
Build the bill of lading from shipment data instead of retyping it.
- 3
Review
Share the draft with every party and collect comments and approvals.
- 4
Issue
Lock the final version. Earlier drafts stay in the history.
- 5
Track
Follow the cargo and see which documents are still outstanding.
- 6
Release
Record the release and keep the complete file archived with the shipment.
Who it's for
Built for everyone on the bill
Freight forwarders & NVOCCs
Manage house and master B/Ls together, and give customers one place to check their shipments.
Shippers & importers
Approve drafts quickly and see where your cargo and documents are without chasing emails.
Carriers
Receive clean shipping instructions and cut the back-and-forth over B/L amendments.
Customs brokers
Get the documents each shipment needs in one place, complete and on time.
Security
Secure by design
No passwords
Sign in with Google, Microsoft or a passkey. There are no passwords to reuse, leak or reset.
Encrypted connections
All traffic between you and Bolbase is encrypted with HTTPS.
Clear ownership
Every document and every change is tied to a named person and a time.
FAQ
Questions
What is Bolbase?
A freight platform for tracking shipments and handling their paperwork, with the bill of lading at the center. It keeps every document, version and approval for a shipment in one place.
What is a bill of lading?
The key document in shipping. The carrier issues it to the shipper as a receipt for the goods and as evidence of the contract of carriage. When it is negotiable, it is also a document of title that controls who can claim the cargo.
Do my partners need an account?
No. You'll be able to share a draft with a shipper, consignee or agent through a secure link so they can review it without signing up.
Does it replace my forwarding software?
No. Bolbase is designed to work alongside the systems you already use.
How do I sign in?
With your Google or Microsoft account, or with a passkey on your phone or computer. Bolbase doesn't use passwords.
When can I start?
Bolbase is in early access. Send us a message and we'll get in touch.
Contact
Get in touch
Want early access, have a question, or want to talk about your shipments? Send us a message and we'll reply by email.