City
Philadelphia
Contact Number
+1 215-629-8900
Head Office
510 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, US
This Philadelphia-based organisation operates as a facilitator of logistics efficiency for multinational businesses across the globe. Founded in 1966 and now operating as part of PSA International, they connect shippers with actionable supply chain intelligence. They do not perform shipping operations. They do not handle freight directly. Their role is to organise, coordinate, and bring clarity to complex global trade flows.
Software Powering Visibility
Their proprietary Smart Suite serves as the backbone of their technology offering. Smart Navigator allows businesses to manage intricate global networks through data-driven interfaces. It runs on big data and proprietary algorithms built in-house. Smart Classic handles order management and shipment tracking across multiple carriers. Smart Classify reduces costly tariff classification errors through digital automation. Smart Terra supports drayage and yard planning with improved operational precision. Each tool within the Smart Suite addresses a distinct pain point in supply chain management.
Risk Intelligence Tools
The Risk Monitor add-on within Smart Navigator cross-references over 50 categories of risk events against live cargo positions. It calculates risk scores at the asset level. Businesses receive early warnings before disruptions escalate into costly delays. This capability allows procurement and logistics teams to adjust routes, modes, and sourcing decisions proactively. Supply chain resilience becomes a measurable outcome rather than a vague goal.
4PL Model Explained
Their 4PL capability, powered by BridgeNet Solutions (BNS), brings full supply chain orchestration under one management layer. BNS operates independently of carrier relationships, maintaining a neutral position across all Logistics Service Providers (LSPs). The Xonar digital control tower platform supports freight management from order creation through to payment. Performance analytics, AI-based predictive models, and optimised routing work together within this framework. Shell Lubricants adopted this model across key Asia Pacific markets, marking a significant digital freight transformation milestone.
Data Consolidation Advantage
One of their strongest practical contributions lies in data consolidation across multiple LSPs. BridgeNet Solutions centralises visibility across all carrier data points into one unified view. Businesses gain transparency over spend, shipment status, and non-conformances without switching between separate systems. This consolidation directly supports better purchasing decisions and reduces operational redundancy. Businesses serving chemicals, life sciences, retail, and industrial sectors find this capability particularly relevant.
Trade Compliance Capabilities
Their trade compliance and customs brokerage functions help businesses clear regulatory hurdles across international borders. Import customs clearance, export freight forwarding, and regulatory compliance are handled through structured processes. Smart Classify further reduces the risk of fines caused by incorrect product classification. Businesses operating across multiple geographies benefit from a single point of coordination for compliance activities. This removes friction from cross-border trade without the business needing separate legal or compliance teams in each country.
Business Use Cases
Blueoco and Geckobrands, two global retail product companies, used their supply chain visibility and process framework to manage rapid business expansion. The organisation brought efficiency, data clarity, and industry expertise to their operations. Supply chain coordination improved without either company building internal logistics infrastructure. This demonstrates how the organisation functions best — not as a freight mover, but as an architect of supply chain performance.