Ekei is a freight technology platform that converts order data into bookable freight options for incorporated US importers, exporters, and distributors. The platform calculates load details like cartons, pallets, weight, and volume before presenting priced freight choices. Users can book and track shipments without re-entering shipment details or chasing quotes across email threads.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
US importers, exporters, and distributors often manually rebuild shipment details across spreadsheets, quote emails, and booking forms, a process that is time-consuming and error-prone. This fragmented workflow interrupts daily operations and delays the journey from purchase order to a confirmed freight booking.
Solution
Ekei turns existing order data and confirmed product dimensions into a calculated load, returning freight options ready to book. The platform connects the entire workflow: bring in an order, let Ekei calculate cartons, pallets, weight, and volume, then compare priced freight options by price, service, transit time, and charges. Once a user chooses an option, Ekei carries that selection into booking and tracking, eliminating duplicate data entry. This creates one connected shipment from order data to delivery.
Target Audience
The primary users are incorporated US-based importers, exporters, and distributors who manage recurring freight shipments and need to streamline their logistics operations.
Features
- Calculates shipment load including carton count, pallet count, gross weight, shipment volume, and tallest pallet height
- Generates multiple freight options with transit time and price for comparison
- Carries the selected freight option directly into booking and shipment tracking
- Uses existing order data with no need to upload shipment documents
- No shipper fee, no minimum shipment requirement
- Supports a step-by-step workflow from order input to delivery status updates