Freight & Logistics
Open market dispatch. Contracted routes. One platform.
The foundational use case. Whether you're running a one-off load or managing contracted lanes with regular carriers, Shipmater handles both models simultaneously. Post to the open market and get competitive bids, or assign directly to contracted providers and dispatch in seconds.
Open market bidding — post a job, receive bids from verified providers, compare and assign
Contracted dispatch — assign directly to preferred providers under agreed rates
Real-road route planning with live ETA updates across every active job
Live GPS tracking from pickup through every stop to final delivery
Full bid and contract lifecycle managed in one place — no spreadsheets, no email chains
Cost breakdowns, fuel surcharges and detention terms visible before you commit
Medical & Pharmaceutical
Cold chain. Chain of custody. No exceptions.
Medical and pharmaceutical deliveries carry compliance requirements that a standard courier simply can't meet. Shipmater enforces cold chain handling, logs temperature at every stage, captures photo proof at pickup and delivery, and produces a complete chain of custody record exportable for regulatory purposes.
Cold chain handling enforcement — only providers with refrigerated capability are matched
Temperature logging at pickup, in transit and at delivery — timestamped and stored
Lot number and batch reference fields for pharmaceutical traceability
Photo proof captured at both ends — condition documented, not assumed
GPS chain of custody record exportable for audit, compliance or insurance
Approved vendor lists supported through contracted provider model
Auto Transport
Every scratch documented before it moves an inch.
Vehicle transport lives and dies on condition documentation. Shipmater captures VIN, condition reports and photos at both pickup and delivery — creating an irrefutable before-and-after record. Disputes are settled with evidence, not memory. Works for individual moves and fleet transport alike.
VIN capture and vehicle condition report fields built into every auto delivery
Photo capture enforced at pickup and delivery — front, rear, sides and interior
Open market model for one-off moves — competitive bids from transport-rated providers
Contracted model for dealers and fleet operators needing regular, consistent transport
Evidence-based dispute resolution — condition record is timestamped and tamper-proof
Provider ratings filtered by auto transport experience — not just general ratings
Art, Antiques & Estate Moves
Irreplaceable handled by the irreplaceable few.
Fine art, signed pieces, antique furniture, estate contents. These items can't be replaced and can't be handled by someone who's never done it before. Shipmater filters providers by certification, specialist experience and coverage level — so only those qualified to handle your item ever see the job.
Declared value field — providers see coverage requirements before bidding
Provider filtering by certification and specialist handling credentials
White-glove and climate-controlled handling requirements supported
Photographic condition record at pickup and delivery — stored permanently
Insurance verification at the item level before provider is assigned
Estate executor support — multi-item, multi-destination moves coordinated in one request
Food & Beverage Distribution
Recurring routes. Temperature held. Every time.
Food and beverage distribution runs on reliability. The same routes, the same standards, the same providers — every week. Shipmater's contracted model supports recurring schedules, refrigerated handling enforcement, and multi-stop batch dispatch. Miss a temperature window and you'll know before it becomes a problem.
Contracted providers for recurring routes — same provider, same standard, every run
Refrigerated handling enforcement — non-compliant providers cannot bid on cold jobs
Batch dispatch for multi-stop delivery runs — single request, multiple destinations
Temperature logging per stop — every handoff recorded
Scheduled weekly or daily delivery automation — post once, run continuously
Delivery history and cost summaries per route available for accounts and compliance
Construction Equipment
Heavy, oversized, one-off. Open market handles it.
Skid steers, excavators, flatbed loads, oversize machinery. Construction equipment moves don't happen on a schedule — they happen when a job needs them. Shipmater's open market model is built for this: post your load specifications, and only providers with the right equipment and permits see the job.
Open market model — one-off heavy moves get competitive bids from qualified providers
Flatbed, lowboy, oversize and heavy haul handling requirements specifiable
Weight, dimensions and permit requirements captured upfront — no surprises
Provider matching by equipment type — only appropriate rigs see your job
Photo documentation at pickup and delivery — condition and load security recorded
Oversize load routing support — providers confirm route compliance before accepting
Across every industry
The platform standard doesn't change.
The industry requirements do.
Vetted providers
Background-checked, insured and credential-verified before their first delivery — regardless of industry.
Live GPS
Real-time position from pickup to delivery. Every mile tracked, every milestone logged.
Secure payments
Payment held in escrow and only released when the recipient confirms delivery.
Full audit trail
Every handoff, photo, temperature reading and status change logged permanently.
Your industry. Your requirements.
Our platform.
Free to start. Tell us what you need to move and we'll show you who can handle it.
No setup fees · No long-term commitment