Portcast
Supply chain visibility software
Supply chain management software
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What is Portcast
Portcast is a supply chain visibility platform focused on tracking and predicting milestones for ocean and air freight shipments. It is used by shippers, freight forwarders, and logistics teams to monitor ETAs, exceptions, and container movement across carriers and ports. The product emphasizes predictive analytics for arrival times and disruption alerts, typically delivered through dashboards, APIs, and integrations with logistics systems.
Predictive ETA and exception alerts
Portcast centers on predictive ETAs and delay risk signals for international freight movements. This supports proactive exception management workflows such as rebooking, inventory reallocation, and customer notification. Compared with broader planning suites in the space, the product focus is narrower but deeper on shipment-level prediction and monitoring.
Ocean and air shipment tracking
The platform supports visibility for common global freight modes, particularly ocean containers and air cargo. Users can track shipment milestones and container events across carriers and ports to reduce manual status checks. This aligns well with operational logistics teams that need day-to-day execution visibility rather than end-to-end planning.
API-first integration options
Portcast commonly positions its data and predictions for consumption via APIs as well as user-facing dashboards. This can simplify embedding ETA and tracking signals into TMS, ERP, or customer portals. For organizations building internal control towers, API access can reduce reliance on manual exports and point-to-point reporting.
Not a full SCM suite
While it supports execution visibility, Portcast is not designed to replace end-to-end supply chain management suites that cover planning, procurement, manufacturing, and financial workflows. Organizations seeking integrated S&OP/IBP, demand planning, or network optimization will likely need additional systems. This can increase integration and governance effort across tools.
Data coverage varies by lane
Visibility quality depends on carrier participation, data availability, and the consistency of event feeds across regions and ports. Some lanes may have fewer reliable milestones or less frequent updates, which can affect alert precision. Teams may need to validate performance by trade lane and carrier mix during evaluation.
Limited physical IoT telemetry
Portcast primarily relies on logistics data sources and predictive models rather than dedicated sensor hardware. For use cases requiring real-time condition monitoring (temperature, shock) or precise geolocation independent of carrier events, a separate IoT tracking solution may be required. This can add cost and operational complexity for high-value or cold-chain shipments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Monthly | $325 per month | Track up to 100 containers; Up to 5 user seats; Best for smaller teams without predictable volume. |
| Pay Quarterly (8% OFF) | $900 per quarter | Track up to 300 containers; Up to 10 user seats; 8% discount vs monthly billing; Ideal for medium-sized teams with seasonal volumes. |
| Pay Annually (15% OFF) | $3,300 per year | Track up to 1,200 containers; Up to 25 user seats; Email support; 15% discount vs monthly billing; Ideal for larger teams with predictable volumes. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Contact sales for quote; Volume-based pricing; Dedicated Success Manager; Custom reporting; Enterprise APIs (including Push). |
Seller details
Portcast Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
2019
Private
https://portcast.io/
https://x.com/portcast
https://www.linkedin.com/company/portcast/
