Logistics software designed for a new era of global trade
Remember the golden age of global trade?
Between 2001 and 20015, container logistics was smooth sailing. Trade surged at 11% annually, fueled by the "Just-in-Time" (JIT) model. Every cog in the machine was perfectly oiled for swift, efficient delivery. But in 2015, things took a new route... pardon the pun
Constant disruption since 2015
Disruptions have become an unwelcome yearly tradition. We've seen California port shutdowns, collapsing shipping giants, trade wars, a global pandemic that put a chokehold on everything, and even a giant ship wedged sideways in a canal (seriously!). These weren't blips – they're the new normal.
Welcome to the new era of container trade. Traditional systems aren't built for this. Buckle up and adapt - this new world of container shipping ain't for the faint of heart.
Our mission
Businesses of every size — from individual producers to public companies — use our software to execute international sales, coordinate logistics to move their goods and generate documents to collect payment.
Our vision
We exist to enable economic growth by removing barriers from global trade.
By removing "valueless inefficiencies" (i.e. - barriers) from the global trade supply chain, we see a day when a coffee farmer sells her beans for more and the roaster buys them for less - everyone benefits. The farmer puts more money in her pocket, can hire more folks to grow her business and this increases the standard of living in her local community.
About Tradelanes
The shift to agility and resilience
In the past, global trade has been primarily about optimization and cost savings. Today, global supply chains are facing increasing volatility and uncertainty - from natural disasters to geopolitical events, companies need agility and resilience more than ever before.
We designed TradeLanes to help companies navigate these unpredictable conditions by providing real-time insights and automation capabilities that enable them to quickly and efficiently react to changing circumstances. We searched for a way to combine all aspects of global trade execution - from bookings to customs documentation - into one platform, streamlining processes and reducing manual work.
In the end, we created a world-class, innovative solution for global trade execution that could handle every aspect of the trade process.
Meet the industry experts behind TradeLanes
At TradeLanes, our team is made up of experts in global trade execution, logistics, technology and finance. With decades of experience in the industry, we understand the challenges companies face in international trade and have developed innovative solutions to streamline the process.
TradeLanes is backed by top tier investors
Global Grain Exporter
"TradeLanes gives us control over the entire load order process, in real time. I highly recommended signing up to try their new early access product."