For importers managing global supply chains, vendor negotiations, and shipment approvals, switching to a new logistics platform often comes with an unwanted cost – forcing their teams to change the way they work. Most transportation management systems (TMS) dictate how importers must structure their processes, leading to disruptive operational changes and unnecessary complexity.

AGL’s Terraportation, a next-generation TMS designed exclusively for importers, flips this model. Instead of requiring businesses to conform to rigid workflows, Terraportation seamlessly integrates into existing processes, enabling real-time shipment visibility, approval automation, and vendor collaboration – all within a fully customizable system.

“We listened to our customers – importers wanted the modern functionalities, visibility, power of AI and automation, but they didn’t want to abandon their existing processes to get it. That’s why we built Terraportation powered by AI, which adapts to customer workflows – so they could onboard with zero friction,” says Jim Briles, COO of AGL.

Total Shipment Visibility and Control | Without the Overhead

With Terraportation, importers can track all shipments in real time, from purchase order creation to final delivery, reducing the manual effort needed to chase down updates.

• Real-time shipment tracking across all stages – PO Issued, Booking Pending, On Water, Arrived at Port, Delivered.
• Mobile and desktop accessibility for instant updates anywhere.
• AI-powered email automation – Automatically extracts shipment details from emails, eliminating manual data entry.

Customized Approval Flows | Because No Two Importers Operate the Same Way

Many importers have complex approval processes for booking shipments and comparing freight rates. Terraportation supports fully configurable approval workflows, so importers can:

• Automate rate comparisons – Compare negotiated contract rates without switching platforms.
• Set custom approval rules – Define workflows based on cost thresholds, priority shipments, or vendor agreements.
• Onboard suppliers & logistics partners – Maintain existing relationships by integrating current suppliers, truckers, and carriers.

AI-Powered Dynamic UI | 90% Less Cost, 10x More Flexibility

Historically, customizing a TMS requires expensive software development - often running into six-figure budgets and months of delays. Terraportation eliminates this bottleneck with AI-driven flexibility.

• Modify workflows instantly – Adjust approval rules, reporting formats, and supplier integrations without coding.
• Scale customization at 10% of the usual cost – Compared to building a custom TMS, Terraportation reduces development costs by up to 90%.
• Deploy changes in real time – No need to wait months for new feature requests as updates go live within days.

API-Based Integration for Importers Who Want to Keep It Simple 

For importers that already have ERP or accounting systems in place, Terraportation ensures minimal disruption while enhancing automation.

• Sync shipment data directly with procurement and financial systems.
• Automate email processing – Forward freight invoices, shipment updates, and approvals without manual entry.
• Pull real-time status updates into existing dashboards and reporting tools.

“Terraportation is not just another TMS – it’s an AI-driven platform designed from the ground up for importers who need flexibility, automation, and simplicity. We focused solely on customers who do not want to give up the advantages of spreadsheet but also desires the benefits of a cloud system with AI powered automation” says Tat Sarkar, SVP, AGL

Continuous Deployment | Faster Innovation, No Waiting

Unlike competitors that roll out updates a few times a year, AGL operates on a continuous deployment model, delivering improvements at least once a week. This means importers never have to wait for major releases to see new features, bug fixes, or AI-driven enhancements.

The Future of Import Logistics | Scaled Customization for Importer Workflows

As global trade grows increasingly complex, importers need more control – not less – over their supply chains. With Terraportation, AGL delivers a solution that eliminates unnecessary disruptions, automates manual tasks, and adapts to each customer’s unique workflows.

Terraportation entered its beta phase on January 31st, 2025, with a wide-scale launch planned for May 31st, 2025.

For more information, visit www.terraportation.com.