Automated Freight Settlements

AI-Driven Settlements That Catch Errors Before They Cost You

Every unreviewed freight invoice is a potential overpayment waiting to happen. Shipwell Settlement extracts key data from any invoice format, automatically compares it against shipment financials, and flags exceptions before they clear payment so your accounting team spends time on freight spend analysis, not manual reconciliation.

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Invoicing, Auditing, and Settlement

Financial Optimization Through Automated Freight Audits and Payments

Manual freight payment processes are slow, error-prone, and difficult to scale. Shipwell Settlements automates your entire freight payment cycle, from invoice ingestion through reconciliation. Reducing the manual workload on your team and give your finance records a single, reliable source of truth.

With Shipwell Settlements, you can:

Increase invoice throughput without adding headcount.

Catch and resolve exceptions before they result in overpayments.

Build confidence in your financial records with consistent, auditable settlement data.

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How PROSOCO Automated Freight Settlements With Shipwell

Before Shipwell, PROSOCO's freight settlement process ran entirely on manual effort — Jerry Jones coordinating invoice reconciliation by hand with his finance team on every load. Now, carriers submit invoices via EDI 210, Shipwell automatically matches them against the rate confirmation, and approved invoices move to payment in less than a week. Jerry calls the ERP integration the best return on investment the team has made in the platform.

Transform Your Payment Process

Reduced Processing Time

Cut down processing time for TL or LTL freight invoices, resulting in a potential reduction of up to 30% in annual man-hours spent on manual reconciliation.

Optimized Cost Control

Identify invoice exceptions consistently, preventing overpayments and potentially lowering freight spend by up to 5%.

Improved Carrier Relationships

Enhance carrier relationships and general service levels with a timelier carrier payment process, fostering better collaboration and satisfaction.

Reduced Administrative Costs

Maximize cost savings by streamlining the freight bill processing, enabling fully allocated personnel to take on additional tasks and responsibilities.

Streamline Your Settlement Workflow

Low Touch First Pass Match

Automate the Comparison, Trust the Output

Shipwell's Low Touch First Pass Match automatically compares settlement documents against shipment financials, identifying discrepancies without manual review. AI handles document interpretation across formats and input channels, so invoices that match your thresholds clear automatically. Your accounting team receives reconciled data they can trust, without spending hours verifying it got there correctly.

Key capabilities:

Automated document comparison across invoice types and formats.

Configurable thresholds so your team defines what counts as an exception.

Minimal manual intervention on invoices that match.

Data pulled from multiple incoming document channels into a single review queue.

Easy and Flexible Integration

Automated Invoicing With Built-In Auditing and System Integration

Shipwell Settlement connects to your existing financial management and payment systems, including GL code matching. Settlement documents from EDI 210, PDF invoices, email inboxes, and carrier-generated invoices consolidate into one processing workflow — no separate integration project required.

For teams managing high document volumes or complex invoice formats across multiple sources, Shipwell's Document AI module extends those capabilities further with dedicated document automation built on the same platform.

Key capabilities:

Settlement documents pulled from multiple channels and formats into a unified queue.

Direct integration with your financial management and payment systems.

Support for multiple financial system integrations out of the box.

Self-Service Configurations

Seamless Document Handling and Exception Management

Set payment thresholds by dollar amount or percentage deviation, configure proof of delivery requirements, and define what triggers an exception, all without involving your IT team. Shipwell's self-service configuration puts settlement rules in the hands of the people who understand your payment operations.

Key capabilities:

Intelligent notifications at each processing step so your team acts on what needs attention.

AI-powered document interpretation across structured and unstructured invoice sources.

Configurable automation rules that reduce manual touchpoints throughout the settlement cycle.

Freight Pay, Audit Managed Services and Compliance

Faster Response Times, Improved Accuracy

For teams that need expert support alongside automation, Shipwell's Freight Pay and Audit Managed Services provides payment accuracy oversight and compliance assistance. Your team gets faster issue resolution without carrying the full audit workload internally.

Key capabilities:

Intelligent payment notifications that surface issues before they require escalation.

Automated payment processing with built-in accuracy checks on every transaction.

Settlement workflow optimization that reduces time spent on manual reconciliation.

“Shipwell's dynamic dock scheduling has been a game-changer for managing freight. Being able to easily coordinate time slots across all our shipping locations and seamlessly integrate with our TMS will cut out endless hours of frustrating phone calls and email threads. We can confirm dock appointments in minutes instead of days. And the ability to adjust pickups and drop-offs on the fly based on real-time data has saved us from massive headaches. I don't know any other solution that brings this level of simplicity and flexibility together into one smooth automated workflow."
Product Manager
Gartner
“In the Shipwell TMS, I went from never having planned a shipment to saving 20% in a month using load optimization!”
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Product Manager, Gartner
"[Shipwell] has been pretty adaptable to our needs, it has eliminated a lot of manual data entry."
Tim Kunkel
National Transportation & Compliance Manager
"The UI is very easy to use, and the development team continues to make meaningful updates to the system. Our original implementation and subsequent updates have also gone very well."
Jacob Bolin
Director of IT Applications
"High and genuine engagement on ways to improve the product. We've had proven support with problem solving and feature innovation that gives me enough confidence to recommend Shipwell."
Jeff Damiani
Vice President of Operations
"Love the customer service and the platform is exactly what we need it to be with out it being too complicated."
Zack Johnson
Logistics Supervisor
"The ROI was immediate – the Track and Trace AI worker is already handling about 98% of the tracking updates we used to do manually. We've practically eliminated an hour a day of sending out carrier emails and uncovering delivery details for invoicing."
Jeremy Forster
Senior Director of Supply Chain
“I used to have to wait 2-3 days to get quotes back, but with Shipwell, rates come back fast and usually cheaper than expected.”
Jake Spencer
Customer Service and Logistics Manager
“I’ve worked with several other TMS platforms before, and Shipwell has been the most robust and user-friendly, by far.”
Haley Meier
Business Systems Analyst
“Reporting has been a major bonus, especially the invoicing piece. I spent a significant portion of my day managing and paying invoices. Now, thanks to the visibility provided by Shipwell, I can access financial information in seconds. Our invoicing process is now automated, audited, and paid with minimal oversight, resulting in a major efficiency gain.”
Philip Werkowitch
Freight Logistics Manager
“I spent a significant portion of my day managing and paying invoices. Now, thanks to the visibility provided by Shipwell, I can access financial information in seconds. Our invoicing process is now automated, audited, and paid with minimal oversight, resulting in a major efficiency gain.”
Philip Werkowitch
Freight Logistics Manager
“The choice was clear. Shipwell understood our vision and fully supported optimizing our supply chain and logistics operations. Their platform's flexibility and team’s commitment to solving our unique challenges made them stand out from other providers, enabling us to streamline distribution and unlock significant cost savings.”
Brian D. Faehnrich
Supply Chain Logistics Manager
“Shipwell’s executive involvement truly sets them apart. Their CEO regularly engages in check-in calls, directly addressing our feedback and building a close partnership with BSF. This level of attentiveness has been invaluable and reinforces our confidence in Shipwell’s commitment to our success.”
Scott Lane
VP of Supply Chain
"The decision to move to Shipwell was a turning point for us. From real-time visibility to completely automated settlements, Shipwell’s modern architecture and responsive support have been instrumental. We’re excited to explore even more capabilities, like AI and IoT integration, as we continue to optimize our logistics operations."
Scott Lane
VP of Supply Chain
"Our A/PDepartment has enjoyed a significant reduction of hours using the Settlement feature to avoid manually processing each invoice."
Christine Miller
Director of Logistics
By leveraging Shipwell’s platform, we’ve saved a lot of time manual logistics processes, from building multi stoptrucks to the tendering of shipments. The automation and centralized visibility have streamlined our operations, allowing us to focus on more strategic tasks instead of getting bogged-down in logistics details."
Christine Miller
Director of Logistics
“Being able to look at all of our shipment modes visually in one system, connected to our production and office locations is a huge time saver.”
Trish Triem
Transportation Manager
“I can get all of our shipments for the next two weeks done in basically one day.”
Trish Triem
Transportation Manager
"Remembering a birthday is going to get you a truck pulled from somebody else and routed to you. [Cutting that manual work] frees us up to create the bandwidth to get back to the personal level of logistics."
Jeremy Forster
Senior Director of Supply Chain
"Seeing carrier rates return four times faster - that is a significant difference. Makes us excited that we chose a partnership with Shipwell."
Harold Brown
Logistics Systems Analyst
"Shipwell has grown leaps and bounds in ocean. [We drove a lot of that.] Not only did you suggest that, but someone actually listened to you."
Tonya Swink
International Logistics Manager
"The management is able to see how much you're contributing every day. [That's what] really changes the culture of the company. Everyone now becomes - I call it a revenue contributor."
Roy Ilagen
Director of Logistics
"[Shipwell] allows us to not only look at what we have done, but it allows us to make decisions on what we should be doing."
Nick Trigg
Vice President of Logistics
"[Shipwell's] integration has been the best return on investment we've made in the platform."
Jerry Jones
Transportation & Logistics Manager
"[Shipwell Settlement] sweeps [the invoice] and approves it for automatic payment. My carriers are paid within less than a week."
Jerry Jones
Transportation & Logistics Manager
"[Swifty] is fantastic... if I have any troubles, I will ask Swifty first."
Logistics Supervisor (Beverage)
Logistics Supervisor
"Swifty AI Assistant has transformed our transportation operations, eliminating tedious manual work and enabling us to focus on strategic initiatives. With natural language processing, we seamlessly input shipment details and logistics data across channels, saving countless hours. By consolidating information in one platform, Swifty has reduced manual processes by 90%, providing an organized view of our transportation network. Highly recommended for streamlined logistics management."
Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager
"...Our freight has increased substantially due to the explosive growth of e-commerce. With the amount of trucks we have on the road right now and with the amount of freight that we're moving, just to be able to have it all organized in one place has helped the team, we’ve loved the visibility."
Premier Packaging
“We can always count on a streamlined booking process as well as visibility on the loads. We always have access to a team of customer support, it really makes any glitches in the system non-existent within minutes. It's been a life changer.“
Marcus Technologies
“Prior to using Shipwell’s TMS solution, it was a very manual process to manage shipments. We were relying heavily on spreadsheets to track orders, which really limits the number of carriers that you can work with. Using the TMS solution, we are able to connect with multiple carriers easily, which in turn allows us to compare different rates.”
Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager
“The native visibility has been amazing for optimization and cost savings. Let’s say we have two orders being picked up at the same supplier — one for this week, one for next week — Shipwell recommends we get with the buyers and see if we can combine the shipments. And right there, that's a cost savings of around $1,500 just for those two orders.”
Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager
“Shipwell's dynamic dock scheduling has been a game-changer for managing freight. Being able to easily coordinate time slots across all our shipping locations and seamlessly integrate with our TMS will cut out endless hours of frustrating phone calls and email threads. We can confirm dock appointments in minutes instead of days. And the ability to adjust pickups and drop-offs on the fly based on real-time data has saved us from massive headaches. I don't know any other solution that brings this"
Logistics Manager
Logistics Manager
“A single flagged accounting error saved $111,000 the very first time we used the new settlement capability.”
Jess Pilarski
Logistics Manager
“Integrating Shipwell dynamic rating … has been a game-changer for our logistics operations… The enhanced visibility … has enabled us to make data-driven decisionsand develop more effective supply chain strategies, ultimately improving our overall efficiency and bottom line."
Johnny Craddock
Director of Transportation

The Right Business Fit, With More Value Add

Shipwell’s TMS platform stands out for its powerful combination of multimodal shipment planning and execution with real-time visibility for exception management, all on a scalable platform ready to simplify tomorrow’s growing logistics complexity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shipwell Freight Audit and Settlements?

Shipwell Freight Audit and Settlements automates the freight invoice reconciliation process, from ingesting invoices across multiple formats and channels to comparing them against shipment financials and flagging discrepancies before payment. It reduces manual reconciliation work, helps prevent overpayments, and gives accounting teams a single auditable record of every freight transaction.

Who is Freight Audit and Settlements built for?

It's built for logistics and finance teams managing high invoice volumes across TL and LTL freight. If your team spends significant time manually reconciling freight invoices, chasing discrepancies, or correcting overpayments after the fact, Settlements automates those workflows and gives your finance records a single auditable source of truth.

What invoice formats does Shipwell Settlement support?

Shipwell Settlement accepts EDI 210 invoices, PDF invoices submitted directly in the platform, PDF invoices captured from a central email inbox, and carrier-generated invoices within Shipwell. All formats consolidate into a single processing queue, so your team isn't managing multiple inboxes or manual imports.

How does the Low Touch First Pass Match work?

Shipwell automatically compares each incoming invoice against your shipment financials. Invoices that fall within your configured thresholds pass through without manual review. Those that don't are flagged as exceptions with the relevant discrepancy details, so your team works only on invoices that actually need attention.

What results do Settlements customers see?

Teams typically reduce annual man-hours spent on manual reconciliation by up to 30% and lower freight spend by up to 5% through consistent exception identification. Home Chef flagged a single accounting error that saved $111,000 the first time they used Shipwell's settlement capability.

Does Shipwell Settlement integrate with our existing financial systems?

Yes. Shipwell Settlement connects to your existing financial management and payment systems, including GL code matching. It supports multiple financial system integrations and pulls settlement documents from EDI, PDF, email, and carrier sources into one workflow without requiring a separate integration project.

Do I need the full Shipwell TMS to use Freight Audit and Settlements?

No. Freight Audit and Settlements is available as a standalone module, meaning you don't need to purchase the complete Shipwell platform to get started. It runs on its own Shipwell subscription and connects to your existing financial management and payment systems.