In an industry where delays, lack of visibility, and fragmented communications can cost millions, ocean freight software is no longer a nice-to-have: it’s a must. For Supply Chain leaders looking to modernize their logistics operations and drive long-term value, this is your starting point.
Ocean freight software is a digital platform that centralizes and automates the management of international container shipping. It connects all stakeholders, from logistics teams and carriers to freight forwarders and customers, into one collaborative environment. Unlike generic TMS or freight forwarding systems, ocean freight software is purpose-built to handle the complexity and scale of maritime logistics, from booking and documentation to real-time visibility and analytics.
Supply Chain executives are under increasing pressure to:
Here’s what an enterprise-grade ocean freight solution delivers at the executive level:
Gain full control over every shipment, with real-time container tracking, automated alerts, and exception management. React fast and proactively to disruptions.
Identify inefficiencies and reduce unnecessary spend, including detention and demurrage fees. Benchmark carrier performance and freight costs across regions.
Automate repetitive tasks like booking, document management, and milestone tracking. Free up your teams to focus on exceptions and strategic initiatives.
Bring all internal and external stakeholders into one platform including logistics teams, customers, freight forwarders, and carriers.
Monitor CO2 emissions, track contracts and allocations globally, evaluate carrier performance, freight costs and follow all essential metrics for optimizing operations and strengthening decision-making across the supply chain.
Key Questions to Ask When Choosing Ocean Freight Software:
If you're evaluating options, BuyCo stands out as the most complete and future-ready ocean freight software on the market.
BuyCo is purpose-built for importers and exporters who manage containerized ocean freight, whether they book directly with carriers or through freight forwarders.
What sets BuyCo apart?
🔹 Collaborative platform that unites all shipment stakeholders
🔹 Booking with direct access to 97% of shipping lines
🔹 End-to-end visibility from booking to empty pick-up
🔹 Automated documentation for SI, VGM, AES, and more
🔹 Exception management with BuyCo's Control Tower
🔹 Integration-ready, with seamless ERP and TMS connectivity
🔹 CO2 tracking, D&D analytics, and carrier performance measurements for data-driven decisions.
Companies like TotalEnergies, AB InBev, and Renault trust BuyCo to run their ocean freight operations with more control, lower costs, and better performance.
If you're ready to simplify operations, improve decision-making, and gain a competitive edge, now is the time to invest in the right platform.
BuyCo is the ocean freight software trusted by global shippers to scale efficiently.
👉 Book a personalized demo and see how BuyCo can transform your ocean logistics.