Narwhal provides a unified operating layer that integrates supply chain, procurement, logistics, and data systems for shipping and logistics companies. By synchronizing vessels, operators, suppliers, forwarders, and agents on top of existing tech stacks, it automates data exchange, reduces manual coordination, and offers real‑time shipment visibility to prevent delays.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Shipping and logistics operations lose a significant portion of working hours to manual coordination, data inconsistencies, and fragmented system updates across ERP, email, and web portals, leading to costly delays and inefficiencies.
Solution
Narwhal provides a unified operating layer that integrates supply chain, procurement, logistics, and data systems into a single, automated workflow. The platform sits on top of existing technology stacks, synchronizing vessels, operators, suppliers, forwarders, and agents without requiring wholesale replacement of current tools. By consolidating RFQs, purchase orders, shipment tracking, and communication into one interface, Narwhal reduces manual clarification and streamlines data exchange. The solution delivers real-time visibility and coordinated actions across all parties, helping to prevent delays and improve overall operational efficiency.
Target Audience
Primary customers are shipping companies, vessel operators, logistics providers, and procurement teams that manage complex, multi‑party supply chain processes.
Features
- Centralized maritime operating system that connects vessels, operators, suppliers, forwarders, and agents in a synchronized environment
- Integrated supply chain management platform combining RFQs, purchase orders, shipment data, and vessel team communications into a single workflow
- Automated data synchronization between ERP, email, and web portals to eliminate manual updates and reduce errors
- Real-time tracking and alerts for shipments, enabling proactive resolution of missing or inconsistent information
- API-driven integration layer that works on top of existing tech stacks, preserving prior investments while adding unified functionality