AI-Powered Freight Intelligence
for African SMEs

Predict delays, verify documents, and unlock trade finance.

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The Problem

Shipments disappear into customs for weeks with no visibility or updates

Missing or incorrect documents cause costly delays and rejected shipments.

Banks won't finance exports without verified, real-time shipment proof

How FreightAssist helps

1
Detect

SME sends shipment details via WhatsApp (container number, bill of lading, destination)

2
Predict

AI verifies documents and predicts clearance time based on customs history

3
Act

Automated alerts sent when delays occur, plus document fix recommendations

4
Outcome

Faster clearance (7→2 days) + verified shipment data unlocks $250K+ in LC funding

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What's real vs roadmap

We're transparent about what's live, what depends on data, and what's planned.

Live today
  • WhatsApp-based shipment tracking and document upload
  • AI document verification (Bill of Lading, invoices, customs forms)
  • Delay prediction based on historical carrier performance
  • Real-time vessel tracking via AIS (Automatic Identification System) integration
  • Multi-modal tracking (ocean, air, road) in single view
Data-dependent
  • Customs clearance predictions depend on port authority API availability
  • Delay accuracy improves with carrier integration depth (some carriers share limited data)
  • Letter of Credit approval depends on bank partnership and verification rules
Planned
  • Automated dispute resolution for customs hold-ups
  • Integration with PAPSS (Pan-African Payment System) for cross-border payments
Limitations & Dependencies

FreightAssist predictions depend on customs authority data feeds and carrier API availability. Accuracy improves with data quality and
integration depth.

Some African ports have limited digital infrastructure. We work with what's available and are transparent about prediction confidence levels
for each route.

What Changes

30
Days to clear customs

71% faster clearance

$250k
LC funding secured

Via verified shipment data

40%
Fewer freight delays

Through predictive alerts

“With FreightAssist we were able to track all our shipments with on‑time notifications and replan our onward transfer saving us 20% in freight forwarding costs.”

• EL‑ABIM Ltd

Join The SME Pilot Today

Export Smarter, Get Paid Faster.

Be part of the next generation of African exporters turning trade into growth

Open to SME exporters across Africa. No setup fees, Whatsapp first onboarding.

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