Overview
Cartage is an AI logistics operator embedded in a shipper's existing communication channels.
What Cartage does
Cartage’s Wilson acts as a logistics coordinator for manufacturers and distributors. It works through email and connected tools to carry out quoting, shipment tracking and the coordination work around freight.
The system follows the shipper’s playbook, monitors replies and exceptions and communicates across carriers and customer teams. Its current positioning includes Operator, Concierge and Architect ways to engage, connecting automated work with human support around the operation.
Cartage describes training its Cartage_1 model on freight workflows, with customer-specific configuration and gradual expansion of automation as work is validated. The service is organized around running logistics tasks rather than only providing a transport dashboard or a generic email assistant.
Differentiation
A logistics operator
Wilson takes on ongoing coordination work within the shipper’s channels, rather than requiring the team to manage every task in another interface.
Freight-specific context
The model and workflow are designed around shipment decisions and exceptions, with configuration for the customer’s process.
Company details
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Founded
- 2023
- Team size
- 12 (YC-listed team)
- Funding
- $8 million reported funding
Founders & leadership
Investors & backers
Cartage’s company page reports $8M raised and identifies its 2024 YC participation.
Y Combinator
