Automation at NexCargo

Control digital transport processes efficiently

Digitalisation as the foundation of modern logistics

In modern transport logistics, automation is a key success factor. Recurring tasks such as price enquiries, order entry or status notifications can be significantly simplified through digital processes. Instead of coordinating transports manually by email or phone, NexCargo enables automated processing directly from existing systems.

By integrating digital interfaces, processes are accelerated, media breaks are avoided and sources of error are reduced. At the same time, transparency increases over costs, lead times and the current transport status.

What does automation mean at NexCargo?

At NexCargo, automation means direct system-to-system communication between your company and our transport platform. Via standardised interfaces, data can be transferred and processed automatically without the need for manual intervention.

Typical automated processes include:

Price and lead time enquiries in real time
Automatic booking of transport orders
Transmission of shipment and recipient data
Status and tracking updates during transport
Notifications on pick-up and delivery

All information is processed in a structured way and is immediately available.

Benefits of automated integration

Faster processes

Elimination of manual entries through automatic data processing

Reduced error rate

Single data entry minimises transfer errors

Greater transparency

Real-time status information directly in your system

Better scalability

Effortless processing of increasing shipment volumes

Seamless integration

Transport processes are integrated directly into existing workflows

Automation is particularly suitable for companies with regular shipping volumes or complex logistics processes.

How to connect to NexCargo

Connection to NexCargo is via a digital interface (API) that enables secure and structured communication between your system and our platform.

Technical consultation

At the start, a technical consultation takes place: which system should be connected, which processes should be automated and which data fields are required.

Interface setup

After the consultation, you receive access to the interface information. Connection is via standardised web APIs with secure authentication.

Test phase

Before going live, the connection is tested in a test environment. Typical transport processes are simulated to ensure correct data transfer.

Live operation

After a successful test phase, transport requests, bookings and status notifications run automatically in the background — without any additional manual effort.

Typical use cases

ERP integration

Transport costs and lead times are automatically calculated as soon as an order is created in the system

Shop integration

Orders automatically trigger transport orders

High shipment volumes

Consistent processes with growing quantities

Direct status feedback

Shipment tracking directly in your own system

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Manual shipping processes cost time and money

In many companies, freight booking is still done manually: copy the order from the ERP system, call the freight forwarder or write an email, wait for a quote, confirm manually, transfer the tracking number. This process costs valuable working time every day and is error-prone.

NexCargo offers a powerful API through which you can fully automate your shipping processes. Your ERP system or online shop automatically passes shipping orders to NexCargo.

Supported systems

ERP systems: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, DATEV, Sage, Navision, Infor, Oracle

Shop systems: Shopify, WooCommerce, Shopware, Magento, OXID

Warehouse management: Afterbuy, JTL-Wawi, Billbee, plentymarkets

Custom systems: Integrable via REST API and webhooks

Benefits of shipping automation

Time savings of up to 80% in shipping processing
Data entry error rate reduced to near zero
Faster order processing leads to shorter shipping times
Complete traceability of all shipping processes
Optimal prices through automatic carrier comparison

Frequently asked questions about shipping automation

Which systems can be integrated with NexCargo?

NexCargo supports ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, DATEV, Sage and Navision, shop systems such as Shopify, WooCommerce, Shopware and Magento, as well as warehouse management systems such as JTL-Wawi, Billbee and plentymarkets. Custom systems can be connected via REST API and webhooks.

How long does technical integration take?

The duration of integration depends on the system being used and the desired scope of integration. Standard integrations for common shop systems are usually completed within a few days. Our IT team will accompany you through the entire process.

Which processes can be automated?

Automatable processes include real-time price queries, order bookings, generation of shipping labels, tracking updates and status notifications to recipients, as well as transmission of proof of delivery.

What does API integration cost?

API usage is free of charge for NexCargo customers above a certain shipment volume. Contact us for an individual offer based on your monthly shipping volume.

How much time do I save through automation?

Customers report time savings of up to 80% in shipping processing. Manual data entry is completely eliminated, error rates drop to near zero and orders are processed faster.