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# Portcast

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> Portcast is a leading supply chain visibility software provider specializing in real-time container tracking for enhanced transportation visibility. Our solutions, including 1) Real-Time Container Tracking and 2) Predictive Ocean Visibility, leverage advanced analytics and cutting-edge AI technology to deliver precise container location insights and invaluable information on ocean freight movements.

Portcast's solution goes beyond standard tracking by providing alerts for container rollovers, anchorage delays, and port closures, empowering proactive decision-making.

Through our technology, businesses receive real-time updates on ocean containers, allowing for accurate prediction of cargo arrival times and seamless supply chain management. Our solution reduces port fees by 20%, minimizes manual work by 80%, and eliminates needless delays.

Powered by our proprietary machine-learning algorithm and advanced data sets, which include weather data, satellite imagery, trade indices, vessel routes, and schedules, we provide highly accurate predictions. Our customers can improve resolution time and plan contingency responses up to 7 days ahead of shipment arrival at the destination.

We prioritize seamless integration and enhanced operational efficiency through partnerships with leading transportation management system (TMS) solutions and ocean freight platforms. Serving clients across Asia and Europe, we process 5 million data points daily, covering 5,000+ vessels and barges, 1,200+ global ports, and 120+ carriers/NVOCCs.
 
At Portcast, we aim to transform international supply chains, making them more resilient and well-prepared against external disruptions such as congestion, adverse weather, and policy changes. Our cloud-based solution enables businesses to mitigate risks, predict outcomes, and implement prescriptive strategies.

Portcast's technology is trusted by some of the world's largest freight forwarders and manufacturers. As a venture capital-backed company with investors from the US, Germany, South Africa, and Singapore, as well as senior advisors from renowned companies like DHL, Motorola, and Yum Brands, we have a strong foundation. Our leadership team comprises industry experts in logistics and machine learning based across the Asia Pacific region.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 11 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 11 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Portcast
- **Founded**: 2017

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$500.00
- **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Based on your container shipping volume, the price may be either a fixed subscription per year for low volumes or usage-based for large volumes.
- **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 206 more

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Air Shipping
- Alerts/Notifications
- Bills of Lading
- Container Shipping
- Customer Management
- Customer Portal
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Reports
- Customisable Templates
- Data Import/Export
- Delivery Estimate
- Delivery Record
- Delivery Tracking
- Demand Forecasting
- Dispatch Management
- EDI
- For Freight Operations

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Freight Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/567/freight-broker-software/software)

## Related Categories

- [Freight Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/567/freight-broker-software/software)
- [Shipment Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4700/shipment-tracking/software)
- [Logistics Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/406/logistics/software)
- [Supply Chain Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4250/scm/software)
- [Shipping Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/531/shipping/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Freightview](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/6024/freightview) — 4.7/5 (743 reviews)
2. [PCS TMS](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/387370/tms-express) — 4.2/5 (242 reviews)
3. [Neurored TMS & SCM Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/282911/neurored-e-business-and-scm) — 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
4. [FreightPOP](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/269463/freightpop) — 4.7/5 (47 reviews)
5. [Shipwell](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/370248/shipwell) — 4.4/5 (17 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Accuracy & Flexibility" — 5.0/5

> **Olga** | *6 May 2022* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The most powerful functionality is predictive ETA complementing by complete E2E view of ocean events gives us a best in accuracy of prediction and completeness of ocean view. Also we found very powerful the possibility to track suppliers containers ( even if not booked by ABI), which brings flexibility to growth our international business
> 
> **Cons**: nothing specifically to be mentioned.

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### "Portcast as a Raw Tracking Provider" — 4.0/5

> **Joschka** | *28 February 2024* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Great onboarding, great flexibility and great customer orientated. 
The Portcast team gave us always the feeling to understand our perspective and what our key needs are. It feels like cooperation and not only that we are a customer.
> 
> **Cons**: Nothing so far, because we are still in the starting phase.

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### "BEGGINING WITH TRACKING SOLUTIONS" — 4.0/5

> **CARLOS** | *3 April 2024* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: easy to work with Portcast staff, open minded team
> 
> **Cons**: we could not receive updated information in shorter periods of time and cross check information from satelites and ports

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### "Be a Wizard For Shipment Prediction" — 4.0/5

> **Panji** | *24 August 2022* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The accuracy of prediction. We can inform arrival time better than shipping line website
> 
> **Cons**: Cannot generate the prediction due to tecnical issue and or lack of database

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### "Visibility problem solved" — 4.0/5

> **Susana** | *26 September 2022* | Logistics & Supply Chain | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The software adapts to the needs of the company almost in its entirety, the visibility it provides with respect to the container tracking brings a lot of value.
> 
> **Cons**: As an opportunity for improvement I would consider adding the name of the terminal to which the containers arrive and not only the port name, also consider mapping when the container is empty, between unload and gateout.

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| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/246840/portcast> |
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