Automate Bill of Lading Processing: Extract Shipping Data in Seconds.
The intelligent document processing platform for logistics teams, freight forwarders, and supply chain professionals who need to convert bills of lading into structured data instantly and accurately.
- Ready to use extraction schema that you can adjust to your needs
- 100+ Languages Supported
- Top accuracy with human in the loop workflow
Automate data entry from your shipping documents
Purpose-Built for Logistics and Supply Chain Teams
Suparse combines advanced OCR with intelligent document understanding to handle the complexity of bills of lading from carriers worldwide. No templates, no training, no hassle.
Comprehensive Data Extraction
- Critical Shipping Fields: Automatically captures bill of lading number, carrier reference, booking number, vessel name, voyage number, and all identification codes.
- Party Information: Extracts shipper, consignee, notify party, and forwarder details with addresses and contact information.
- Cargo Details: Captures complete cargo descriptions, HS codes, quantities, weights (gross/net), volume, packaging types, and container numbers.
- Route & Timing: Identifies port of loading, port of discharge, place of receipt, place of delivery, sailing dates, and estimated arrival.
- Financial Data: Extracts freight charges, payment terms (prepaid/collect), currency, incoterms, and insurance information.
Accuracy and Verification
- Sophisticated Table Detection: Our AI algorithm intelligently reads complex, multi-page cargo tables and line item details that span across pages.
- Human-in-the-Loop Workflow: Review and verify extraction results in an intuitive interface before export.
- Handwriting Detection: Captures handwritten notes, special handling instructions, and annotations on scanned documents.
Simple Work Automation
- Export to key formats: Download structured data as Excel (.xlsx), CSV, or JSON for immediate use in your systems.
- Unified Export: Consolidate hundreds of bills of lading into a single, organized spreadsheet for bulk analysis and processing.
- Powerful REST API: Integrate automated BOL processing directly into your TMS, WMS, ERP, or custom logistics platforms. Our bill of lading extraction pairs with air waybill extraction for complete multimodal shipping document processing. The platform integrates with logistics and supply chain automation for end-to-end workflow optimization.
- Fully Configurable Fields: Use our pre-trained BOL model out of the box, or add custom fields to extract specific carrier codes or tracking metadata required by your TMS.
How It Works
From raw documents to structured data in four simple steps - all performed automatically by default, with human in the loop when you need it.
Template
- Use predefined template - no setup
- Adjust predefined template - add or remove fields as needed
Process
- Automatic split of multi-document filesHITL
- Auto-assign extraction templates to documentsHITL
Extract and Verify
- Extraction runs automatically, multiple files in parallel
- Review results and validation outcomes, update in place if neededHITL
Export and Use
- Export as Excel, CSV, or JSON
- Unified export (your documents to single Excel file) or as separate files
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Start Extracting Bills of Lading for FreeFrequently Asked Questions
What types of bills of lading can Suparse process?
Suparse handles all bill of lading formats from ocean carriers, air freight, rail, and trucking companies. Our pre-trained AI works with documents from Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, and thousands of other carriers worldwide. However, unlike rigid solutions, Suparse allows you to modify and extend the model for custom fields.
What data fields can be extracted from a bill of lading?
Our solution extracts comprehensive shipping data. It can be configured to include any of: bill of lading number, carrier reference, booking number, vessel/voyage details, shipper and consignee information, notify party, port of loading and discharge, cargo descriptions, HS codes, quantities, weights, container numbers, seal numbers, freight charges, payment terms, incoterms, and special handling instructions.
Do I need to create templates for each carrier's bill of lading format?
No, you don't need to create them from scratch. We provide a pre-built model for bills of lading that works instantly. However, unlike rigid solutions, Suparse allows you to modify and extend this model if you need to capture custom fields for specific carrier codes or tracking metadata required by your TMS.
Can Suparse handle scanned or low-quality bills of lading?
Our advanced OCR technology is specifically designed to handle challenging documents. The AI enhances image quality and extracts data from imperfect documents. Best results are achieved for high-quality scans.
How accurate is the bill of lading data extraction?
Suparse achieves 99% accuracy on critical fields like bill of lading number, shipper/consignee details, and cargo information. Our intelligent validation system further enhances accuracy by cross-referencing extracted data against configured business rules. The human-in-the-loop interface allows for quick verification of any uncertain fields.
Can I process bills of lading in different languages?
Yes. Suparse supports over 100 languages including English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Japanese, and more. Our system automatically detects the language and accurately extracts data regardless of the alphabet or character set.
Is my shipping and logistics data secure?
Absolutely. We prioritize security with enterprise-grade, end-to-end encryption for all data in transit and at rest. Our platform adheres to stringent data protection standards. We never train our models on customer data, and you maintain full control with the ability to delete documents at any time. We process data in the European Union.
Can I integrate Suparse with my TMS or logistics software?
Yes. We provide a comprehensive REST API that allows seamless integration with transportation management systems (TMS), warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and custom logistics applications. You can automate the entire workflow from document upload to data export.
What export formats are available for the extracted data?
You can export extracted data in multiple formats including Excel (.xlsx), CSV, and JSON. Our unified export feature allows you to consolidate hundreds of bills of lading into a single spreadsheet for easy analysis and reporting.
Can Suparse extract data from tables and line items on bills of lading?
Yes. Our sophisticated AI-driven table detection algorithm is specifically designed to handle tables on bills of lading. It extracts line-by-line data including descriptions, quantities, weights, measurements, and packaging details, even across multiple pages.