Predict and prevent shipment delays from overseas suppliers.
Small-scale manufacturing entrepreneurs endure constant delays and poor quality control from overseas suppliers.
ShipForge tracks your overseas shipments in real-time, using AI to predict delays based on carrier data and historical patterns. Get instant alerts and mitigation suggestions to keep production on schedule. Small manufacturers stay ahead without constant supplier chasing.
Entrepreneurs in small-scale manufacturing
Predictive delay scoring unique to small-batch manufacturing routes, integrated with 20+ carriers.
supportive
Add tracking numbers and view live status across carriers.
AI forecasts delays with probability scores and ETAs.
Custom SMS/email alerts for status changes or risks.
Central view of all active shipments with risk heatmaps.
Archive past shipments with performance analytics.
Auto-generate supplier reliability reports from your data.
CSV upload for multiple tracking numbers.
Sync predicted arrivals to Google Calendar.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| phone | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | No | |
| tracking_number | text | No |
| carrier | text | No |
| predicted_delay | int | Yes |
| status | text | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| shipment_id | uuid | No |
| type | text | No |
| sent_at | timestamp | Yes |
Relationships:
/api/shipmentsAdd new shipment
/api/shipments/:idGet shipment details and prediction
/api/track/:trackingFetch live tracking data
Email only
Priority API
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 120 | 3% | $54 | $648 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 6% | $810 | $9,720 |
AI-powered tracking predicts delays so your manufacturing stays on track.
Target ads on LinkedIn to 'manufacturing manager' titles; share in r/supplychain and manufacturing forums; interview for feedback via Typeform.
Carrier support
No predictions for manufacturing
Delay AI tailored to small mfg
Historical shipment data improves predictions over time.
Global logistics volatility from Red Sea issues demands predictive tools for small players.
Carrier API changes
Multi-carrier support + fallbacks
Users stick to supplier portals
Easy tracking number entry
Success: 80% want predictions
Success: 50% retention week 2
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