The startup operates an online trading marketplace that connects fisheries directly with wholesalers, facilitating the purchase and sale of seafood. Its platform provides detailed product information, including catch specifics and logistics services, ensuring timely delivery across multiple countries.
Funding
$10M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The seafood industry faces challenges in connecting fisheries directly with wholesalers, leading to inefficiencies in the supply chain, limited access to detailed product information, and complexities in logistics and delivery. This can result in higher costs, reduced transparency, and difficulties in ensuring timely delivery of fresh seafood across different regions.
Solution
ShoreTrade provides a B2B online trading marketplace that directly connects fisheries with seafood wholesalers, streamlining the seafood supply chain. The platform offers detailed product information, including catch specifics, catchment region, and seller ratings, enabling buyers to make informed purchasing decisions. ShoreTrade also integrates end-to-end cold chain logistics, providing real-time tracking and ensuring seamless delivery from the fisherman to the buyer's location. The platform is accessible via web, iPhone, and Android applications, offering flexibility for buyers to manage their seafood procurement on the go.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes seafood wholesalers, processors, retailers, restaurants, hotels, and other businesses that require a consistent supply of fresh, high-quality seafood.
Features
- Direct connection between fisheries and wholesalers, eliminating intermediaries
- Detailed product listings with catch name, catchment region, and fisherman's notes
- Seller ratings to ensure buyer confidence
- Integrated end-to-end cold chain logistics system
- Real-time tracking of orders from origin to destination
- Multiple payment options, including credit card and account credit, with "Buy Now, Pay Later" services planned
- Mobile apps for iOS and Android, enabling on-the-go access
- Option for buyers to create linked accounts for staff members with separate logins and permissions
- Export documentation services, including health certificates and certificates of origin
- Air and sea freight options, including specialized packing for AKE/AVE containers