FOR SHIPPING LINES
Defend every claim. Document every handover.
Bison Grid is the maritime quality and claims management platform for finished vehicle logistics. Timestamped photographic inspections, GPS tagging, and digital signatures across your entire fleet — from loading at origin to discharge at destination. Bad VINs never reach your partners, and your OEM clients get the transparency they demand.
Trusted by Siem Car Carriers, which runs Bison Grid, Bison Booking, and Bison Insights simultaneously.
Challenges We Solve for Shipping Lines
PCTC operators face unique quality management challenges across multi-port, multi-modal operations. Bison Grid addresses each one.
High Damage Claim Costs
Major operators face £1M+ annually in damage claims. Bison Grid’s timestamped photographic inspections with GPS tagging create indisputable evidence that resolves disputes faster.
Slow Paper-Based Inspections
Manual processes limit throughput and introduce errors. Express Mode, barcode scanning, and offline capability eliminate manual data entry and keep inspections moving at every handover point.
No Real-Time Cargo Visibility
OEMs demand transparency. Bison Grid’s client portal and analytics dashboards give your customers VIN-level visibility throughout the voyage, strengthening commercial relationships.
Manual OEM EDI & Data Exchange
Multiple OEM formats and manual data entry slow payment cycles. Bison Connect automates partner EDI and data exchange across VDA, EDIFACT, and proprietary formats.
The Bison Grid Platform for Shipping Lines
Bison Grid is the core quality management platform for your fleet. Bison Connect adds API, EDI, and TOS/ERP integration for carriers managing multiple OEM and partner connections.
Bison Grid — Quality & ePOD
- Mobile inspection at every handover point
- Offline mode for ports and at sea
- Photo capture with timestamp, GPS & annotation
- Digital signatures & electronic proof of delivery
- Damage categorisation with OEM-compliant coding
- VIN-level tracking across all transport stages
- Bad VINs held back from partner EDI until resolved
- Manifest reconciliation against the cargo manifest (EDIFACT IFCSUM & SAGA)
- Analytics dashboards for damage trends & KPIs
- Client portal giving OEMs real-time visibility
- Automated & scheduled reporting
- Express Mode for high-volume vessel operations
Bison Connect — Integration & EDI
- Automated partner EDI & data exchange
- Support for VDA, EDIFACT & proprietary formats
- Pre-built connectors for Navis, Tideworks & SAP
- Bidirectional transfer with partner acknowledgements
- RESTful API & webhooks for custom integration
Proven With Leading Carriers
Operational data from PCTC operators and vehicle logistics providers worldwide.
50,000+
Jobs Managed
5M+
Photos Captured
10M+
Vehicles Inspected
5
Continents
Trusted by leading PCTC operators and vehicle logistics providers
VS ENTERPRISE ALTERNATIVES
Enterprise capability without enterprise complexity
Traditional FVL platforms like ProAct and INFORM cost £100K+ annually and take 6–24 months to deploy. They require dedicated IT resources and long procurement cycles.
Bison Grid delivers comparable operational capability at SaaS pricing, deploys in 2–4 weeks, and scales transparently from $195/month. No hardware required. No hidden costs. No multi-year lock-in.
Standard tier from $760/month with analytics, client portal, API/EDI connectivity, and automated reporting included.