# Bill of Lading Parser for Freight Forwarders | BOL Automation Source: https://www.digiparser.com/solutions/bill-of-lading-parser [Home](/) [Solutions](/solutions) Bill of Lading Parser AI-Powered BOL Processing # Extract Data from Bills of Lading Automatically Built for freight forwarders and logistics operators. Extract shipment details, cargo information, and tracking data from ocean, air, truck, or rail bills of lading and push clean outputs into TMS and ERP workflows. Also see [consignment note parser](/solutions/consignment-note-parser), [commercial invoice parser](/solutions/commercial-invoice-parser), and [sales order parser](/solutions/sales-order-parser) for related trade and order documents. [Start Free Trial](https://app.digiparser.com/auth/join)[See How It Works](#demo) 99.7% accuracy 20 free BOLs All transport modes TMS integrations [ For Freight Forwarders Automate BOL, delivery note, and shipping-order operations at scale. ](/solutions/for-freight-forwarders)[ POD Scans to ERP Warehouse proof-of-delivery scans pushed to ERP with IDP and exception review. ](/solutions/proof-of-delivery-parser)[ Delivery Notes to Excel Line items and quantities from delivery notes and packing slips. ](/solutions/delivery-note-parser)[ Connect Upstream PO Data Link PO, BOL, and invoice data for tighter shipment and billing control. ](/solutions/purchase-order-parser) 99.7% Extraction Accuracy <10s Processing Time 90% Time Saved 100% BOL Types See It In Action ## From Bill of Lading to Structured Data Watch how our AI instantly extracts and structures all shipping data from bills of lading Processed ![Sample Bill of Lading Document](/images/sample-bill-of-lading.svg) Sample BOL - any format supported ### BOL Details BOL NumberBOL-2024-90876 DateMarch 22, 2024 PO NumberPO-2024-3456 ### Carrier Information Pacific Logistics Inc. 2000 Harbor Drive, Long Beach, CA 90802 SCACPACI MC#567890 ### Shipper & Consignee FROM: Industrial Manufacturing Co. Detroit, MI 48201 TO: Retail Distribution Center Phoenix, AZ 85001 ### Commodity Details Industrial Machinery Parts (24 pallets)18,500 lbs Electronic Components (12 crates)3,200 lbs Total21,700 lbs ### Freight Charges Base Freight$2,850.00 Fuel Surcharge$427.50 Accessorial$150.00 Total Charges$3,427.50 All fields extracted in under 10 seconds - Ready to import into your TMS or logistics system Complete Data Extraction ## Every BOL Field Extracted Automatically From shipper details to cargo specifications, our AI extracts all critical BOL information with precision. ### BOL Number Unique BOL identifier ### Shipper Name Consignor details ### Shipper Address Origin location ### Consignee Name Receiver information ### Consignee Address Destination location ### Carrier Name Transportation company ### Carrier SCAC Code Standard carrier code ### Shipment Date Date of shipment ### Delivery Date Expected delivery ### Port of Loading Origin port ### Port of Discharge Destination port ### Container Number Container ID ### Vessel/Flight Vessel or flight number ### Item Description Cargo description ### Quantity Number of pieces/units ### Weight Gross/net weight ### Dimensions Cargo dimensions ### Freight Terms Prepaid/collect ### Incoterms Trade terms (FOB, CIF, etc.) ### Special Instructions Handling notes ### Declared Value Cargo value ### Freight Charges Transportation costs Why Choose DigiParser ## Built for Global Logistics ### 99.7% Accuracy Extract all BOL data accurately from any format - ocean, air, truck, or rail bills of lading ### Process in Seconds Process complex multi-page BOLs in seconds instead of manual data entry taking minutes ### All BOL Types Works with ocean BOL, house BOL, master BOL, air waybill, straight BOL, and order BOL formats ### Multi-Modal Support Process bills of lading for ocean freight, air cargo, trucking, and rail shipments ### International Support Handle BOLs from any country with support for multiple languages and international formats ### Compliance Ready SOC 2 Type II certified with full compliance for international shipping documentation Advanced Features ## Enterprise-Grade BOL Processing ### Container Tracking Extract container numbers and link to tracking systems for real-time shipment visibility ### Multi-Commodity Support Handle BOLs with multiple line items, commodities, and mixed cargo types ### Hazmat Detection Automatically identify and flag hazardous materials with proper classification codes ### Weight & Dimensions Extract detailed measurements including gross weight, net weight, volume, and dimensions ### Signature Capture Extract and preserve carrier and shipper signatures for proof of shipment ### Multi-Page Processing Process complex multi-page BOLs with attachments and supporting documents Industry Solutions ## Perfect for Every Logistics Operation ### Freight Forwarding Automate BOL processing to speed up shipment tracking and documentation * Faster data entry * Shipment tracking * Documentation accuracy * Customer visibility ### Logistics Management Extract shipment data for real-time tracking and warehouse management * Inventory updates * Route optimization * Delivery tracking * ETA predictions ### Customs Clearance Process BOL data for customs documentation and compliance requirements * Faster clearance * Compliance docs * Duty calculation * Audit trails ### Supply Chain Management Integrate BOL data into your supply chain systems for end-to-end visibility * Supply chain visibility * Vendor management * Lead time analysis * Performance metrics ### E-commerce Fulfillment Automatically process shipping documents to update order and inventory systems * Order updates * Inventory sync * Customer notifications * Return management ### Manufacturing & Distribution Track inbound and outbound shipments with automated BOL processing * Receiving automation * Shipping verification * Material tracking * Production planning Complete Coverage ## All Transportation Modes Supported Process bills of lading from ocean, air, truck, and rail shipments with specialized extraction ### Ocean Freight * - Container numbers * - Vessel details * - Port information * - Incoterms ### Air Cargo * - Air waybill numbers * - Flight details * - Airport codes * - Cargo dimensions ### Road Freight * - Truck BOL numbers * - Carrier details * - Pickup/delivery * - Freight class ### Intermodal * - Multi-leg tracking * - Transfer points * - Combined docs * - End-to-end view Simple Process ## From BOL to TMS in 4 Easy Steps 1 ### Upload BOL Upload scanned BOLs, PDFs, photos, or forward BOL emails to your DigiParser inbox 2 ### AI Extracts Data Our AI automatically extracts all fields including shipper, consignee, cargo details, and container information 3 ### Validate & Review Review extracted data with intelligent validation rules to ensure accuracy and completeness 4 ### Sync to TMS/WMS Automatically sync data to your TMS, WMS, ERP, or customs software via API or integrations [Start Processing BOLs Free](https://app.digiparser.com/auth/join) Freight workflows often include [commercial invoices](/solutions/commercial-invoice-parser) for customs, [consignment notes](/solutions/consignment-note-parser) for third-party stock, [sales orders](/solutions/sales-order-parser) from customers, and [credit notes](/solutions/credit-note-parser) for billing adjustments -- parse each doc type into the same Excel or TMS pipeline. Questions & Answers ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What types of bills of lading can you process? We process all BOL types including Ocean BOL (B/L), House BOL, Master BOL, Air Waybill (AWB), Straight BOL, Order BOL, Through BOL, and Negotiable/Non-Negotiable BOLs. Our AI works with paper documents, PDFs, faxes, and email attachments from any carrier or freight forwarder. ### Can you extract data from international BOLs? Yes! We support BOLs from any country and handle multiple languages, international address formats, and various measurement units (metric/imperial). Our system recognizes common international shipping terms (Incoterms) like FOB, CIF, CFR, DDP, etc. ### How accurate is the BOL data extraction? We achieve 99.7% accuracy on BOL extraction. Our AI is trained on millions of shipping documents from various carriers, freight forwarders, and international shipping routes. The system handles different BOL layouts, formats, and quality levels with high precision. ### Do you support ocean, air, and truck BOLs? Yes! We support bills of lading for all transportation modes: Ocean freight (including container shipping), Air cargo (air waybills), Road freight (truck BOLs), Rail freight, and multimodal/intermodal shipments. Each mode has specific fields that are automatically extracted. ### Can you extract container numbers and tracking information? Absolutely! We extract container numbers, seal numbers, vessel names, voyage numbers, flight numbers, and tracking references. This data can be automatically linked to container tracking systems for real-time shipment visibility. ### How do you handle multi-page BOLs? Our AI processes multi-page BOLs seamlessly, extracting data from all pages including cargo details, additional terms, and attachments. We maintain relationships between items and properly structure the data even when spread across multiple pages. ### Do you integrate with TMS and WMS systems? Yes! We integrate with popular Transportation Management Systems (TMS) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) like Oracle TMS, SAP TM, Manhattan WMS, and more. We also provide APIs and webhooks for custom integrations with any logistics software. ### Can you process BOLs received via email or fax? Yes! You can forward BOL emails directly to your DigiParser address for automatic processing. We extract data from PDF attachments, scanned images, and even fax transmissions. Set up email filters to automatically forward BOLs from specific carriers or customers. ### Is shipping data secure and compliant? Absolutely. We maintain SOC 2 Type II certification and comply with international data protection regulations including GDPR. All shipping documents are encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your shipment data with third parties. ### How much does it cost? We offer a free tier with 100 BOLs per month (no credit card required). Paid plans start at $20/month on yearly billing for 100 documents. For freight forwarders, 3PLs, and high-volume shippers, we offer custom enterprise pricing with volume discounts, dedicated support, and advanced features. Part of Invoice & Accounts Payable ## Complete Your Document Processing [ ### Invoice Parser Explore the full invoice & accounts payable processing suite ](/solutions/invoice-parser) ### Related Solutions Other document types you might need [ ### Shipping Order Parser Complete logistics document processing ](/solutions/shipping-order-parser)[ ### Delivery Note Parser Track shipments through the delivery process ](/solutions/delivery-note-parser)[ ### Proof of Delivery Parser POD scans to ERP for receiving and logistics ](/solutions/proof-of-delivery-parser) ## Ready to Automate BOL Processing? 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