Software for Shipping and Logistics (TMS)
Saitami's shipping logistics software is a TMS platform for freight forwarders without their own fleet — brokers who organize cargo movement through external carriers. The system handles quotes, tenders, freight contracts, CMR waybills, customs paperwork and real-time position from a single interface.
What our shipping logistics software includes
Loads and customer quotes
Capture each enquiry with route, weight, volume and cargo type, auto-price by zone and season, and email a PDF quote. Every revision is versioned so deals do not get lost in chat threads.
Tenders to external carriers
Publish the load to a vetted carrier pool with auto-tendering by price and lead time, plus direct REST integration with TimoCom and Trans.eu. The forwarder picks the best price-rating offer in one click.
Freight contracts and CMR
Auto-generated transport contract and CMR waybill from the load file, with sender, consignee, carrier and cargo pre-filled. In-browser e-signature, timestamped versions and a 10-year archive per Bulgarian and EU rules.
Customs documentation
Prepare SAD, T1 transit, EX1 export and the full customs broker pack from reusable templates. Hooks into Bulgarian customs and BIMIS for TARIC validation, with customs data attached to each load automatically.
Cross-dock warehouse and tracking
Run owned or rented customs warehouses with cross-dock flows — receive, weigh, hold and transfer. Live position from carrier GPS or TimoCom Track and Trace, exposed to the customer in a personal portal.
Commission and claims handling
Automatic tracking of forwarder commission per load, real margin reporting after all costs and volume discounts. Claims register with photos, correspondence and SLA deadlines toward insurer or carrier.
Who it is for
International freight forwarders
Firms that organize FTL and LTL transport across Europe without owning trucks. Plugs into TimoCom and Trans.eu, supports multi-currency tariffs and watches ADR and temperature-controlled deadlines automatically.
Customs brokers and bonded warehouses
Customs agents and type A or B bonded warehouse operators. The software prepares SAD and T1, validates TARIC, runs batch-tracked warehouse ops and bills storage separately from the goods.
3PL fulfilment operators
3PL firms serving online stores and e-commerce brands — receive goods from China, sort, pack and ship via Speedy, Econt or DPD. A client portal exposes live stock and shipment history.
How we build the TMS platform
1. PostgreSQL and PostGIS core
PostgreSQL with PostGIS for routes, zones and cross-border distance analytics. Separate schemas for loads, carriers, customers and customs docs, plus an audit log and team roles — dispatcher, warehouse, accounting, manager.
2. REST API to freight exchanges
Two-way integration with TimoCom and Trans.eu via their official REST APIs — load publishing, carrier offer intake, status and position sync. See our API integrations for similar freight and ERP connectivity.
3. Document management and e-signatures
CMR, contracts, SAD and customs docs generated via a template engine that merges fields from the load file. In-browser e-signature, timestamped versions and role-based archive — operators see their deals, managers see all.
4. Webhooks to ERP and accounting
Outbound webhooks on every confirmed deal, delivered load and paid invoice — automatic data flow to an existing ERP, accounting suite or a bespoke ERP system. See also custom software development.
Why Saitami
load-to-truck match rate
faster carrier matching on every new load via freight exchange integration
document preparation time
CMR, contracts and customs paperwork via templates instead of manual fill
starting investment
forwarder firm up to 10 operators with TimoCom and CMR module, no monthly fees
Related: software for transport companies for own-fleet operators and delivery management system for last-mile flows.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it integrate with TimoCom and Trans.eu?
Yes — both major European freight exchanges are wired in through their official REST APIs. The software publishes loads, accepts carrier offers, syncs status and position and keeps the history of every tender. TimoCom Track and Trace gives live truck position without a separate GPS contract with the carrier. The same pattern extends to Wtransnet or a private vetted carrier pool.
Can it issue CMR and customs documents?
Yes. The system generates CMR waybills on the international template, transport contracts in Bulgarian and English, SAD, T1 transit and EX1 export declarations. Data is pre-filled from the load file, TARIC codes are validated against the Bulgarian customs and BIMIS, and the final PDF is e-signed in the browser. The archive is retained for ten years per Bulgarian law.
Is it a fit for a firm with its own bonded warehouse?
Exactly that profile has a dedicated module. Type A and B bonded warehouses are supported, with temporary storage, cross-dock flows, batch-tracked goods, in-out regime and separate billing of storage services from the transport fee. The customs broker team works in the same system as the forwarders with no double entry. Hooks are ready for future EU CDS and AIS integration.
How much does shipping logistics software cost?
A starter project for a forwarder firm up to 10 operators with core modules — loads, quotes, TimoCom integration and CMR — begins at €6,200 one-off. Bigger rollouts with a bonded warehouse, claims workflow, multi-entity setup and ERP connectivity usually land between €14,000 and €34,000. No monthly license fees and full source-code ownership on final payment, no vendor lock-in.
Ready for faster forwarding?
Share your monthly load volume and current integrations and we will scope a concrete shipping logistics software rollout with TimoCom connectivity, CMR module and customs documentation.
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