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The OCR that detects key data from maritime bills of lading

OCR for bill of lading by Koncile is ideal for quickly organizing and processing information from loading orders, extracting key data Like the Loading order number, the transporter, the wares, the quantity, and the delivery date. It also makes it possible to detect inconsistencies or errors in a large volume of documents.

Charge them loading vouchers in a format picture or PDF in the Koncile OCR software and get structured data In format spreadsheet, JSON or database, easily exploitable by a machine.

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Pierre Laprée
Founder & CPO at SpendHQ

Koncile automates the intelligent extraction of contractual data. Despite the complexity of our clients’ contracts, the tool ensures quality and speed, saving us valuable time.

Accurate data extraction with OCR built for maritime bills of lading

Koncile’s logistics document OCR solution captures essential information from bills of lading, streamlining the work of logistics managers, carriers, and warehouse supervisors.

It digitizes and structures data from image or PDF files. Thanks to optical character recognition, you can automatically extract key details, then analyze and verify them against databases or predefined criteria.

Nom

Type

Exemple

Instruction

Validité

Text

Oui

Vérifie que le RIB est bien constitué des éléments suivants :
- Code banque (5 chiffres)
- Code guichet (5 chiffres)
- Numéro de compte (11 caractères alphanumériques)
- Clé RIB (2 chiffres)
Si les RIB est bien constitué de ces éléments, choisis la valeur "Oui". Sinon choisis la valeur "Non".

Loading order number

Text BC20251234; BC20251235 Often represented with 2 letters then 8 numbers. Remove the “-” if there are any.

Loading date

Date May 20, 2025; May 20, 2025 If there are several types of goods to be loaded give all the dates even if they are the same and separate them by “;”.

Load weight

Number 100; 300 If there are several loads, give all the weights by separating by “;”

Merchandise type

Text Building Materials; Electronic Equipment

Transporter

Text Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A
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Why choose Koncile OCR for maritime bills of lading ?

99% reliability

Unmatched accuracy in logistics document management

With a success rate above 99%, our OCR engine delivers exceptional accuracy on key fields in invoices and transport documents.

Every piece of information amounts, dates, or logistics references is captured reliably. Thanks to our built-in anomaly detection system, errors or inconsistencies are flagged early, enabling automated quality control and faster decision-making.

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Multilingual OCR for transport and logistics

Our OCR engine, enhanced with advanced language models (LLMs), accurately recognizes alphabets and languages from around the world.

Chinese, Arabic, Cyrillic, Japanese… whatever the format or language of the document, Koncile identifies key fields and enables automatic translation.

Scan, extract, and centralize your data with ease—even in complex multilingual environments.

OCR transport and logistics integration

Integrated with your tools

Koncile integrates perfectly into your digital ecosystem: connection via API, automatic import from your emails or direct synchronization with your ERP.

Easily import documents, trigger automated extractions, and retrieve structured data where you need it.

Whether you use Excel, Outlook, SAP or another business tool, Koncile adapts to your workflow to simplify document management and maximize your productivity gains.

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An OCR solution designed to extract your maritime bills of lading

1

Automatic extraction of information from maritime bills of lading

Bill of lading number, carrier, goods, quantity, delivery date, etc. Automatically extracts key data from paper or digital packing slips.

2

From Bill of lading to a database

Facilitate the management of Bill of lading by transforming your documents into structured and usable data, ready to be integrated into your management systems.

3

Multi-format processing

Easily manage and standardize loading slip information in various formats (image, PDF, etc.). Whether it's a scan of a paper loading slip or a PDF version, Koncile OCR allows you to easily extract information.

4

OCR extraction of maritime bills of lading via API

Create a complete database of loading orders, integrated into an application and accessible via API. This automation allows you to track delivery history and improve shipment tracking.

5

Beyond OCR: Validation and verification of extracted fields

Is the information on the packing slip correct? Is the quantity of goods correctly described? Are the carrier details valid? Are there inconsistencies or errors in the data on the loading order? Optimize the management of loading orders with intelligent OCR, allowing you to automate the verification and validation of data.

The API to streamline your document management

status
string

Document status can be DONE, DUPLICATE, or IN PROGRESS

document_id
integer

Unique identifier assigned to each document

general_fields
objects

Fields that appear once per document. Returns in the format: {field_name: extracted_value}

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Founded by a former lawyer, Koncile was designed with compliance and data protection at its core. We are independently audited under SOC 2 and compliant with GDPR and HIPAA requirements.

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Receipt

Merchant details, purchase details, quantities, prices

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Pricing grid

Pricing grid or framework agreements

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Purchase order

Contact details and product details, quantities, and prices

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Invoice

Supplier details and line-by-line details

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Quotes

Supplier information and line-by-line details

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Product catalog

Product name, reference, category, price, stock, stock, description, visuals: extracted by AI, ready to integrate your digital catalog.

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Delivery note

Delivered address, supplier, delivered products, and quantities

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OCR analyzes the bill of lading using computer vision algorithms to detect and read characters. With natural language understanding (NLP), OCR can identify critical information. This process ensures accurate extraction of structured and unstructured data from the document.

Yes, you can extract specific information from a bill of lading, such as product references, quantities, loading dates, or destinations. OCR can be set up to extract this data based on the sections or formats you are dealing with.

You can upload your bill of lading in PDF, PNG, or JPEG format. These formats are compatible with our OCR technology, allowing accurate extraction of the information contained in the document. Consult the documenting for more details on accepted formats and the upload process.

Yes, OCR is capable of processing printed or handwritten bill of lading. If the document is handwritten, OCR uses advanced techniques to recognize handwritten characters and convert them into digital text, while ensuring the accuracy of the extracted data.

The software is accessible via a powerful OCR API, with comprehensive documentation available. Plus, you can upload documents directly into the app and export the extracted data to XLSX, XLS, CSV, or JSON for seamless integration into your workflows.

Check our API documentation, contact us at contact@koncile.ai. You can also create a demo account or book a demonstration with our team.

Koncile offers 3 plans, including enterprise options for handling large volumes of data. You can check our pricing on our pricing page.

In each extraction template, you will find:

  • General fields: These are pieces of information that appear only once in each document (e.g., the invoice number or the invoice date).
  • Repeated fields: These are pieces of information that appear multiple times in a document, such as item descriptions or prices in each line of a quote. Use repeated fields for extracting tables and charts from your documents.