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Pre-Shipment Document Automation

Stop wasting time with manual data entry. Let Wove's copilot automate data extraction from any pre-shipment document or email

Streamline Your Documentation Process

Extract data from pre-shipment documentation and send to your TMS in one click

1. Extract Clean Data

Extract clean data from your documents

2. Reconcile

Reconcile all documents against each other

3. Augment Data

Augment documents and create a holistic view

4. Sync Data

Sync into systems of record like CargoWise

Document Types We Handle

Our platform accurately extracts data from all pre-shipment document types, saving you hours of manual work

Commercial Invoice

Automatically extract product details, pricing, and payment terms from commercial invoices to streamline customs clearance.

Bill of Lading

Extract shipper/consignee info, vessel details, container numbers, and cargo descriptions from BOLs with high accuracy.

Packing List

Instantly capture product quantities, dimensions, weights, and package counts from detailed packing lists.

Document Reconciliation

Wove automatically checks for inconsistencies between your shipping documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

Document Reconciliation Required

The system has detected discrepancies between documents that need your attention.

Document Reconciliation

1 Critical Issue
1 Warning
1 Information

Document Reconciliation Analysis

Commercial Invoice
TD20623/927

Description: Auto Parts

Quantity: 10 units

Weight: 250 kg

Packing List
PL-92735

Description: Engine Components Model TX-500

Quantity: 12 units

Weight: 275 kg

Recommendation

The product description, quantity, and weight differ between the Commercial Invoice and Packing List. Would you like to update the Commercial Invoice with the more detailed information from the Packing List?

Reconciliation History

DATEUSERACTIONRESULT
2025-03-17 14:32SystemAutomated Reconciliation3 Issues Found
2025-03-16 09:45John SmithManual ReconciliationApproved

The Cost of Document Discrepancies

Inconsistencies in shipping documents lead to significant costs and delays

30%

of shipment delays at customs are caused by document inconsistencies

25%

of detention and demurrage charges result from documentation errors

$300-500

in administrative costs per corrected shipment

How Wove's Document Reconciliation Works

Our Email Copilot automatically recognizes related documents, extracts detailed information, and reconciles specific data points across document sets.

Document Processing Workflow

Document Recognition

System identifies document types from emails and attachments

Data Extraction

AI extracts key fields from each document

Reconciliation

System compares data points across all document types

Unified Record

Creates a single reconciled record for your TMS

Benefits of Automated Reconciliation

Eliminates Manual Document Comparison

Save hours of administrative work per shipment

Prevents Customs Delays

Ensure document consistency before filing

Improves Data Quality

Uses the most detailed descriptions from across document sets

Reduces Compliance Risk

Ensures accurate commodity classification and descriptions

Critical Issues

Errors that will prevent shipment processing or may result in customs delays and penalties

Warnings

Potential issues that should be reviewed but may be acceptable in certain circumstances

Information

Suggestions and notifications that could improve document quality but aren't critical

Common Document Discrepancies

Product Descriptions

CI

"Auto Parts"

PL

"Engine Components Model TX-500"

Generic descriptions on Commercial Invoices can cause customs delays

Weight Declarations

BOL

"250kg total weight"

PL

"275kg total weight"

Weight discrepancies can result in carrier penalties and customs issues

Smart Timeline Management

Never miss a document cutoff date again. Our system tracks all critical dates and sends timely reminders.

Booking Phase - Quote Accepted

Customer has accepted the quote and booking has been confirmed with carrier.

Key Dates

EVENTDATESTATUS
Cargo Ready Date2025-03-20Pending
Document Cutoff2025-03-22Upcoming
VGM Cutoff2025-03-23Upcoming
Cargo Cutoff2025-03-23Upcoming

Why Choose Wove for Pre-Shipment Documentation

1

Time Savings

Reduce document creation time by up to 90%, freeing your team to focus on higher-value tasks.

2

Accuracy Improvements

Eliminate manual data entry errors that can lead to customs delays, fines, and unhappy customers.

3

Seamless Integration

Works with your existing systems including CargoWise, GoFreight, and other freight forwarding software.

4

Customizable Templates

Create documents that match your company's branding and include all the information your customers need.

How It Works

Our AI-powered system simplifies the document creation process

1

Data Extraction

Our AI analyzes emails, PDFs, and spreadsheets to extract relevant shipment information.

2

Data Verification

The system identifies missing information and suggests corrections based on historical data.

3

Document Generation

Using your custom templates, the system generates compliant pre-shipment documents.

4

Distribution

Documents are automatically sent to the relevant parties or stored in your system of record.

Industry Use Cases

How freight forwarders are using Wove to streamline their documentation process

Ocean Freight

"We used to spend 30-45 minutes creating bills of lading for each shipment. With Wove, we can generate accurate BOLs in under 3 minutes."

- Operations Manager, Global Logistics Company

Air Freight

"Our document preparation time has been cut by 80%. Wove's automation helps us handle the high volume of air freight shipments much more efficiently."

- Air Freight Director, International Forwarder