BISON EXCHANGE
OEM EDI booking management for PCTC operators and carriers
Bison Exchange is your central command centre for shipping operations. From scheduling vessels and managing OEM bookings to generating critical shipping documents and calculating complex freight rates — all in one automated, user-friendly portal.
Validated with Siem Car Carriers. Eliminates manual booking data entry, accelerates payment cycles, and provides OEMs with real-time cargo visibility.
PLATFORM CAPABILITIES
A comprehensive logistics and shipping management platform tailored for complex cargo, vehicle, and Ro-Ro shipping.
Voyage & Vessel Management
Create, manage, and update shipping voyages. Track ports of call, manage ETAs, log milestones, and clone recurring voyages with a single click.
Bookings & Cargo Tracking
Streamlined booking workflows linked to clients and voyages. Granular unit tracking with dimensions, weights, status, and physical movements at every stage.
Automated Document Generation
One-click generation of Bills of Lading, Sea Waybills, Cargo Manifests, Booking Confirmations, and Document Riders with customisable templates.
Intelligent Rates & Billing
Automated rate calculation based on customisable rules and tariffs. Spot rates, surcharge management (BAF), and itemised payment breakdowns per voyage or unit.
Partner & Entity CRM
Centralised directory for clients, booking parties, and contacts. Global database of ports, terminals, and vessels with standardised codes and identifiers.
Seamless B2B Connectivity
Automated EDI data exchange with supply chain partners. Configurable partner routing, format translation, and full audit trails for every digital message.
SUPPORTED DOCUMENTS & FORMATS
Bison Exchange handles the complete document lifecycle for PCTC and Ro-Ro shipping operations.
Shipping Documents
- Bills of Lading (Original, Non-Negotiable, Rated, Unrated)
- Sea Waybills
- Cargo Manifests
- Booking Confirmations
- Shipping Instructions
- Document Riders & Terms
EDI & Data Formats
- VDA (German automotive standard)
- EDIFACT (UN international standard)
- OFTP2 (secure file transfer protocol)
- Proprietary OEM formats
- CSN-XML report generation
- Custom partner routing configuration
PRICING
Flexible engagement model from single OEM connection to enterprise multi-OEM programme.