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Portcast’s Predictive Powers: The Future of Global Logistics?
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10:00, 6 Jan 2025
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Guest: Nidhi Gupta, Founder and CEO, Portcast
Founded in 2018, Singapore-based Portcast leverages AI and machine learning to optimize global supply chains through real-time transportation visibility and predictive analytics. By processing over 5 million data points daily from 370 carriers, 800 ports, and sources like geolocation and ERP systems, Portcast wants to deliver actionable insights that drive efficiency and transparency.
Led by Nidhi Gupta, Portcast recently raised $6.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission of transforming global trade. With clients like Sumitomo Warehouse, FreshCo, and AIT Corp, Portcast is positioning itself as the go-to platform for supply chain efficiency in a competitive landscape.
In this episode of Open For Business, Nidhi Gupta, Founder and CEO of Portcast, shares her journey from working at DHL to launching her own venture. We delve into the company's origins, the challenges of scaling a data-driven business, and its future ambitions. Discover how Portcast is redefining logistics with AI-driven insights, tackling inefficiencies, and building a global moat.
Presenter: Roshan Kanesan
Producer: Kishan Sivaswamy
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Portcast’s Predictive Powers: The Future of Global Logistics?
41 mins
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10:00, 6 Jan 2025
Guest: Nidhi Gupta, Founder and CEO, Portcast
Founded in 2018, Singapore-based Portcast leverages AI and machine learning to optimize global supply chains through real-time transportation visibility and predictive analytics. By processing over 5 million data points daily from 370 carriers, 800 ports, and sources like geolocation and ERP systems, Portcast wants to deliver actionable insights that drive efficiency and transparency.
Led by Nidhi Gupta, Portcast recently raised $6.5 million in Series A funding to accelerate its mission of transforming global trade. With clients like Sumitomo Warehouse, FreshCo, and AIT Corp, Portcast is positioning itself as the go-to platform for supply chain efficiency in a competitive landscape.
In this episode of Open For Business, Nidhi Gupta, Founder and CEO of Portcast, shares her journey from working at DHL to launching her own venture. We delve into the company's origins, the challenges of scaling a data-driven business, and its future ambitions. Discover how Portcast is redefining logistics with AI-driven insights, tackling inefficiencies, and building a global moat.
Presenter: Roshan Kanesan
Producer: Kishan Sivaswamy
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