Freight Forwarding
Software in Dubai
We build shipment lifecycle, multi-modal quoting, customs documentation and track & trace for forwarders and NVOCCs from Dubai — the trading gateway to the world.A tailored proposal for your operation • 100% code ownership • Document & EDI workflows
Shipments • Quotes • Customs • Track & Trace
Delivery and logistics app with live shipment tracking — live on the App Store and Google Play.
JBC Express
Logistics
Freight Software Quote in 24 Hours.
Tell us about your lanes and cargo mix. A senior engineer — not a salesperson — reviews your brief and sends a scoped, fixed-price proposal within one business day.
- A tailored proposal for your operation — no hourly surprises
- Multi-modal quotes & shipment lifecycle
- Customs document workflows
- 100% source-code & data ownership
Get Your Freight Software Quote
Chosen by Founders Who
Ship,/Scale,/Operate
Partnering with early-stage and scaling startups to build systems that define the next generation of industry leaders.
From Quote to Proof of Delivery on One Ledger
Control Shift is a Dubai software team that builds freight forwarding software for the UAE and GCC market. From a single trade lane to a global NVOCC network, we build shipment lifecycle management, multi-modal quoting, customs documentation and live track-and-trace — replacing email chains and spreadsheets with one platform for sales, ops and customers.
Quoting & Shipment Lifecycle
A forwarder wins on fast, accurate quotes and clean hand-offs. We build rate-card quoting across air, sea, truck and rail, and a shipment lifecycle that tracks every milestone from booking to delivery.
Rate-Card Quoting
Multi-modal quotes from carrier rate cards in minutes.
Shipment Lifecycle
Booking to POD with statuses logged and shared automatically.
Multi-Modal Tracks
Air, sea, road and rail legs in one chronological timeline.
Containers & Agent Hand-offs
Container references, seal records, overseas agents and local haulage milestones linked to each shipment.
Sales & Ops CRM
Shippers, consignees and quotes linked to every job.
Lane Dashboards
Margin per lane, carrier and salesperson, live.
Customs & Documentation
Dubai runs on clean customs paperwork. We build Customs document workflows, shipment file management and compliance-ready records to keep cargo moving through Jebel Ali and GCC ports.
Declaration Records
Customs declaration data captured once, exported cleanly.
Shipping Docs
BL, AWB, CMR and packing lists generated per shipment.
Compliance Checks
Document completeness and filing readiness checks before submission.
Shipment Files
Every doc, message and approval versioned against the job.
Invoicing & Rebates
Freight invoices, out-of-pocket costs and carrier rebates.
GCC-Ready
Configurable for UAE, Saudi and wider GCC customs regimes.
Track, Trace & Customer Portal
Shippers keep asking “where is my cargo?” forever — unless you give them a portal. We build real-time tracking and a white-label customer portal that cuts calls and wins renewals.
Live Track & Trace
Milestone and GPS visibility across every leg of the journey.
Customer Portal
White-label booking, document and rate visibility for shippers.
Event Alerts
ETA, customs and delay notifications straight to WhatsApp/email.
POD Capture
Signed proof-of-delivery with photos on the driver app.
EDI Integration
Carrier and port EDI for status and schedules, subject to provider access and supported message formats.
KPI Reporting
Transit compliance, detention/demurrage and claims analytics.
Find the software for your operation
Start with the workflow that needs attention. Connect transport, fleet, warehouse and delivery systems as your operation grows.
Logistics software & TMS
Connect consignments, dispatch, transport planning and invoicing.
Explore solution →Fleet management software UAE
Manage vehicles, drivers, maintenance, fuel and telematics.
Explore solution →Warehouse management system UAE
Control receiving, bins, stock movements, picking and dispatch.
Explore solution →Last-mile delivery & driver apps
Coordinate routes, proof of delivery, customer tracking and returns.
Explore solution →Choose Your Freight Software Scope
Choose the workflows your team needs. We review trade lanes, integrations and rollout requirements to prepare a tailored proposal.
Ops & Quoting
Small forwarders
6–8 weeks
- Rate-card quoting & shipments
- Shipment file & docs
- Invoicing & rebates
- Basic track & trace
Customs & Portal
Mid-size & NVOCC
3–5 months
- Customs document workflows
- White-label customer portal
- Live tracking + WhatsApp alerts
- POD & driver app
Enterprise Forwarding
Multi-country networks
5–8 months
- Carrier/port EDI automation
- Multi-office & multi-currency
- AI pricing & lane analytics
- Dedicated support SLA
From Quote to Proof of Delivery
A structured build that keeps your lanes moving while we roll out the new system.
Discovery & Lane Audit
We map your quoting, ops and customs flows — quote to proof of delivery.
Design & Architect
Shipment, customs and portal flows locked into a fixed scope, timeline and price.
Build & Integrate
Quoting, tracking and shipping documents built and connected to carriers and ports.
Launch & Support
Team training, go-live and an ongoing SLA, with the full source code handed to you.
Real Products.
Impact Driven Systems.
We collaborate with ambitious founders to turn complex challenges into high-performance digital systems.
Trusted by Visionary Founders
"Control Shift has been instrumental in reshaping our digital strategy. Their commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge set them apart."
Asif Shuja
FOUNDER GEOPOCONSULT
"Control Shift raised our online presence, and their solutions fit the way we actually run our business."
Hasan Dweik
CEO ULTRATEC 3D
"Control Shift delivered strong results for our brand — they executed cleanly from day one."
Yasir Arafeh
CEO ULTRATEC 4D
"Control Shift has been instrumental in reshaping our digital strategy. Their commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge set them apart."
Asif Shuja
FOUNDER GEOPOCONSULT
"Control Shift raised our online presence, and their solutions fit the way we actually run our business."
Hasan Dweik
CEO ULTRATEC 3D
"Control Shift delivered strong results for our brand — they executed cleanly from day one."
Yasir Arafeh
CEO ULTRATEC 4D
"Control Shift has been instrumental in reshaping our digital strategy. Their commitment to excellence and deep industry knowledge set them apart."
Asif Shuja
FOUNDER GEOPOCONSULT
"Control Shift raised our online presence, and their solutions fit the way we actually run our business."
Hasan Dweik
CEO ULTRATEC 3D
"Control Shift delivered strong results for our brand — they executed cleanly from day one."
Yasir Arafeh
CEO ULTRATEC 4D
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Common Questions
Share your trade lanes, shipment volumes, transport modes and existing tools. We review quotation, documentation, customer portal and integration requirements with you, then prepare a proposal with a defined scope and rollout plan.
Yes. Our rate-card quoting engine produces accurate air, sea, road and rail quotes from live carrier rate cards in minutes, with the price and margin linked to the shipment and salesperson.
We can capture declaration data and prepare versioned shipment documents for your team to review. Direct submission depends on the relevant authority, your licensed entity and approved technical access; these requirements are checked before integration is promised.
Yes. Shippers get real-time milestone and GPS visibility across every leg via a white-label portal, plus ETA, customs and delay alerts to WhatsApp and email, and signed POD with photos from the driver app.
Yes. We connect carrier schedules, tracking and port status via EDI to automate updates, and can integrate with local trucking, warehouses and payroll — all through the API.
An ops and quoting system launches in roughly 6–8 weeks; a full platform with customs, portal and EDI takes 3–8 months depending on integrations. You receive 100% source-code ownership on completion.
Enterprise Software in Context & the business of software
Sourced context on how enterprise and industry-specific software fit into the wider technology landscape.
Software engineering applies engineering discipline to the design, development, testing and maintenance of software systems.[1]
Software maintenance and evolution typically account for a significant share of a product's total lifetime cost, which is why ongoing support matters as much as initial development.[1]
Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software integrates the processes of a business — finance, HR, operations and more — into a single shared system.[1]
Enterprise systems are designed to support the operations, processes and data management of organizations at scale, with configuration tailored to how the business runs.[1]
Sources & References
- [1]Software engineering — Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_engineering
- [2]Enterprise resource planning — Wikipedia · en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_resource_planning
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