Shipping Document OCR
Extract structured data from any freight document. Bills of lading, packing lists, rate confirmations, commercial invoices — upload a PDF, get a spreadsheet.
Supported Document Types
Upload any shipping or freight document. CapyParse identifies the type and extracts all relevant fields.
Bills of Lading
BOL number, shipper/consignee, cargo details, routing, container numbers, freight charges.
Learn morePacking Lists
Item descriptions, quantities, weights, HS codes, package marks, container references.
Learn moreRate Confirmations
Load number, carrier, rates, pickup/delivery locations, equipment type, accessorials.
Learn moreCommercial Invoices
Exporter/importer details, HS codes, declared values, Incoterms, country of origin.
Customs Documents
Customs declarations, entry summaries, certificates of origin, duty calculations.
Proof of Delivery
Delivery confirmation, receiver signatures, exception codes, timestamps.
How It Works
Upload
Upload any shipping document PDF — scanned, digital, or photographed.
AI Identifies & Extracts
AI identifies document type and extracts all fields automatically.
Download
Download structured data as CSV or Excel, ready for your TMS or ERP.
Who Uses This
Freight Brokers
Process rate confirmations and BOLs from carriers. Eliminate manual data entry into your TMS.
Customs Brokers
Extract data from commercial invoices and customs declarations. Speed up entry processing.
3PLs & Freight Forwarders
Handle multi-modal shipping documents across ocean, air, and ground. Scale without adding headcount.
Importers & Exporters
Extract packing list and commercial invoice data for compliance and inventory management.
Why AI vs. Templates
Template-based tools break when a new carrier sends a different format. With 30,000+ US freight brokerages, format variability is the norm. CapyParse's AI adapts to any layout without pre-configuration.
Template Approach
- ✗Configure a new template for every carrier layout
- ✗Breaks when carriers change their format
- ✗Ongoing maintenance overhead
- ✗Cannot read handwritten annotations
AI Approach (CapyParse)
- ✓Works on any layout from any carrier
- ✓Handles handwritten notes and annotations
- ✓Confidence scoring flags uncertain fields
- ✓No configuration or maintenance required
80%
of logistics documents still processed manually
McKinsey
74%
of 3PLs cite data integrity across systems as a growing challenge
Armstrong & Associates
$135
average cost per freight claim from data errors
Frequently Asked Questions
What shipping documents can CapyParse process?
CapyParse processes bills of lading (ocean, air, inland), packing lists, rate confirmations, commercial invoices, customs documents, and proof of delivery documents. The AI adapts to any format without requiring templates.
Do I need an API to use CapyParse?
No. CapyParse provides a self-serve web interface. Upload your PDF directly in the browser, review extracted data, and download as CSV or Excel. No API keys, no code, no developers required.
How does CapyParse handle different document formats?
CapyParse uses AI to understand document structure and field meaning, regardless of layout. Unlike template-based tools that break when a new carrier sends a different format, CapyParse adapts to any layout without pre-configuration.
Can I process documents from multiple carriers?
Yes. CapyParse works with documents from any carrier, freight forwarder, or shipper. The AI handles format variability across the 30,000+ US freight brokerages and international carriers.
What output formats are available?
CapyParse exports extracted data as CSV and Excel (.xlsx) files. The structured output is ready for import into your TMS, ERP, or accounting software.
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