Import Automation Platform

Global end-to-end container import automation and standardization for ocean carriers and their customers

Ocean Carriers

Benefits up to $22.45 per import container

~90% less release process-related delays to customer

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Flowfox

Import Container Release

Drop-Off Depot Assignment

Drop-Off Depot Change

Container Reuse

Real-time Payments

Forwarders / BCOs

Benefits of $7.77 per import container

~90% less release process-related delays to end customer

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The Import Container Release

is the core problem of the import process and as a result ocean carriers and forwarders experience:

0%
Delays
> $0
Cost per Import Container

Flowfox is the global solution

Challenges addressed by Flowfox

Manual import processes

Manual processes done by email produce a high workload, lead to errors as well as a result in unnecessary costs, a lot of waiting time, and intransparency for the Importing Party and the Ocean Carrier.

Missing data

Unknown drop-off depots and dates lead to poor equipment control and unnecessary empty repositionings. Additionally, terminals often are not aware of the next mode of transport and the pick-up date before the container discharge, leading to unnecessary costs.

Lack of security

Sensitive data like PINs are transferred via unencrypted emails and can be stolen easily. The current email processes also open up opportunities for attacks through infected PDF files, which in the worst case can lead to a total system failure. Additionally, Ocean Carrier’s employees are at risk of blackmailing if they have access to the PINs.

Local integrations

Local systemic integrations forced by customer demand or regulatory lead to huge implementation efforts and IT resource investments.

Claims and Disputes

Incorrect or late container releases or invoices result in unnecessary disputes on invoices and claims for wasted journeys or plant shutdowns.

Unsatisfied customers

Importers are tired of the current import process due to claims, disputes, delays, and enormous manpower requirements.

Scalable technology

Interoperability

API First: We are not good at shipping containers across oceans but we develop API first and can integrate very quickly and securely with existing systems.
Integrations can be built either via API or also an EDI/email automation-based middleware that communicates with our API.

Standardization

The local container import processes differ slightly too strongly. This is due to a variety of reasons such as regulation, local infrastructure via port community systems or shipping agencies, where simply different processes have been established.
Flowfox does not only support DCSA to develop new standards and use the standards published by DCSA, but we also abstract the local layer, so that especially for shipping company customers a consistent and automated process is created.

AUTOMATION

IS IN OUR DNA

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