OCR for Bills of Lading
Extract and parse data from bills of lading with AI-powered OCR software. Transform BOL into digital data instantly.
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Ensure flawless data extraction
Get the most of your bills of lading. Extract data fields with top-notch accuracy.
Accelerated workflow with lightning-fast OCR
Reduce turnaround time with real-time feedback. Send and receive data instantly.
Simpler operations, less manual data entry
Automate customs & quality workflows such as compliance, clearance, and more.
How it works
Process Bills of Lading in Just a Few Steps
Instantly capture and convert your B/L into any structured format for easier integration. Always get the best results with automatic edge detection for more accurate processing.
Send Your Bills of Lading
Scan your bills of lading with our mobile scanning SDK or upload them to our platform in any of these formats:
.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xlsx, .heic, .webp, and more.Extract Data
Choose which data fields you want to extract, such as the BOL number, carrier name, or invoice number to name a few.
Receive Formatted Output
Thanks to machine learning, you can have your data in a structured format like JSON, XML, or CSV.
Forward Your Data
After transforming your data into a structured format, you can then forward it to your software of choice for further processing.
What Data Fields You Can Capture with Klippa’s Bill of Lading OCR
Here are a few examples of data fields you can extract. All fields can be fully tailored to your needs. Need to extract additional fields? Let us know!
Klippa DocHorizon
Bill of Lading OCR Features
Our machine learning technology can automate many BoL related business processes via our IDP platform, APIs and SDKs.
Bill of lading (B/L) scanning
Format conversion to structured data
Image to text and JSON with OCR
Data extraction on bills of lading
Classification of bills of lading
(Cross) validating data
Workflow automation
Digitization of bills of lading
Supported Documents
Seamlessly Process Any Logistics Document
Do you have more documents in your workflow? With Klippa DocHorizon, you can automate the processing of any document in the logistics industry. Contact us if you have a special request.
How to Implement
Automate Bill of Lading Processing With Software
Klippa provides easy integration via our platform, API, or SDK, and broad compatibility with major platforms and tools. Our well-documented solutions guarantee a hassle-free and smooth experience.
Low-Code Platform
Easily create & automate your entire document workflow on one IDP platform.
API Integration
Connect our Bill of Lading OCR to your own application(s) via API.
Mobile Scanning SDK
Employ our SDKs to empower your mobile applications with smart scanning.
We Take Your Data Privacy & Security Seriously
“It is extremely pleasant to work together with a party that is as ambitious as we are. The willingness and speed with which Klippa implemented specific modifications for us is impressive.”
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Discover the power of Klippa’s Bill of Lading OCR, as our experts help you revolutionize your BoL processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bill of lading?How much does bill of lading OCR cost?What types of bills of lading are supported?What kind of clients are using Klippa?What languages does Klippa support?Is Klippa bill of lading processing GDPR-compliant?Can Klippa convert bills of lading to CSV, XLSX, XML or JSON?
What is a bill of lading?
A bill of lading, sometimes abbreviated as B/L or BOL, is a legal document issued by a carrier to a shipper. It specifies the type, quantity and destination of the goods being carried. The goods will be delivered by the carrier to a consignee (i.e. the person who bought the goods in the first place), for whom the bill of lading serves as a receipt.
A bill of lading also acts as a title to the goods. The consignee will need to present the bill of lading in order to secure the release of the shipment by the carrier and claim ownership.Last but not least, the bill of lading helps the shipper to receive payment. The shipper can hold the original bill of lading, which prevents the consignee from accessing their goods, until payment has been made.
Did you know that apart from bills of lading, Klippa OCR can scan other types of logistic documents, such as certificates of inspection, FBLs, certificates of origin, and many more? Contact us for more information.
How much does bill of lading OCR cost?
The pricing structure for Klippa bill of lading capturing depends on the amount of fields and the document volume. Both pay per use and monthly licenses are available.
Get in contact with our product specialists to get an exact quote.
What types of bills of lading are supported?
There are many different types of bills of lading in the world. In general, we support all these types and forms. The list below shows some examples, but is not exhaustive:
– Straight bill of lading
– Open bill of lading
– Bearer bill of lading
– Order bill of lading
– Received for shipment bill of lading
– Shipped B/L
– A clean bill of lading
– Through B/L
– Combined transport B/L
– Dirty bill of lading
In case you wonder if we support a certain bill of lading or have any other question, feel free to contact us.
What kind of clients are using Klippa?
Klippa’s engine extracts as much data as possible from bills of lading via OCR and machine learning. We support many different types of clients, because our engine is so versatile.
It is most commonly used by clients in the logistics, customs and transportation sector.
It is most commonly used by clients in the logistics, customs and transportation sector.
What languages does Klippa support?
All European languages are supported. Our engine performs best on bills of lading in English, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, English Spanish, German, Hebrew and French. Other languages can be supported on request, we’d just need to train our machine learning models.
Is Klippa bill of lading capturing GDPR-compliant?
All the services that Klippa offers are fully GDPR-compliant. By default, we use ISO-certified servers within the European Union for processing. If you are not located within the EU, we can also set up servers in a region of choice.
Next to that, a data processor agreement is in place. We do not store any of your or your customers’ data after processing.
Can Klippa convert bills of lading to CSV, XLSX, XML or JSON?
Yes we can. Klippa takes pictures of bills of lading, or their PDF equivalents, and converts them to readable text using OCR. From there we use machine learning to turn the text into structured data. Most of the time we use JSON for this, but depending on your preferences we can also convert bills of lading to CSV, XLSX or XML.