Source X is a cloud‑based logistics platform that consolidates freight forwarding, customs brokerage, inspection, insurance, and U.S. warehousing for e‑commerce brands importing from China. It provides multimodal shipping, real‑time API tracking, and automated Amazon FBA compliance, delivering end‑to‑end visibility and cost‑optimized landed freight.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
E‑commerce sellers and manufacturers exporting from China often face fragmented logistics, high freight costs, opaque shipment visibility, and complex customs procedures that delay product delivery to global marketplaces. These challenges limit scalability and increase operational risk for brands selling on platforms such as Amazon FBA.
Solution
Source X provides an integrated, cloud‑based logistics platform that orchestrates the full supply‑chain flow—from supplier sourcing in China to final delivery at the buyer’s doorstep or Amazon fulfillment center. The service consolidates ocean and air freight, customs brokerage, cargo insurance, inventory inspection, and U.S. warehousing into a single workflow, enabling real‑time tracking and automated documentation. Customers receive a detailed quotation upfront, and the platform’s API delivers status updates, shipment milestones, and compliance reports directly into their ERP or e‑commerce dashboards. By leveraging multimodal transport optimization and standardized FBA labeling, Source X reduces landed cost while maintaining end‑to‑end visibility and on‑time performance.
Target Audience
The primary customers are e‑commerce brands, private‑label sellers, and Amazon FBA merchants who need reliable, cost‑effective import logistics from China to global markets. Secondary users include manufacturers and wholesale distributors seeking end‑to‑end freight forwarding and compliance services.
Features
- Multimodal freight forwarding (ocean, air, and express) with dynamic routing to minimize transit time and cost.
- Integrated customs clearance engine that auto‑generates HS codes, commercial invoices, and duty calculations for destination ports.
- Real‑time GPS and IoT‑enabled tracking dashboard with webhook/API support for ERP and e‑commerce platform integration.
- Direct Amazon FBA shipping module that handles label generation, packaging compliance, and inbound shipment creation.
- U.S. warehousing network offering cross‑dock, pick‑and‑pack, and inventory visibility via a cloud inventory management portal.
- Pre‑shipment inventory inspection service using calibrated measurement tools and defect detection reporting.
- Cargo insurance plans with automated claim filing and risk assessment based on shipment value and commodity type.
- CBM (cubic meter) calculator and freight cost estimator embedded in the quotation workflow for instant pricing.