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LOG-NET, Inc. is an American technology company that develops supply chain management (SCM) software for global trade, transportation, and logistics. Founded in 1991, the company is noted for its early development of networked, SQL-based logistics databases and its transition to autonomous, AI-driven logistics platforms. It is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

History

Founding and Networked Architecture (1991–1999)

LOG-NET was founded in 1991 by John Motley in Red Bank, New Jersey. In 1993, the company introduced a multi-user, multi-site SQL database platform for personal computers. United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) filings from this period establish a "first use in commerce" date of October 1, 1993, for software designed to provide "on-line interaction with other computer users on global information networks."

This architecture enabled the digital processing of purchase orders, transportation schedules, and real-time inventory tracking across multiple modes of transportation. By utilizing global information networks during the early adoption phase of the commercial internet, the platform addressed technical limitations of traditional mainframe-dependent supply chain tools by enabling data sharing between disparate geographic sites.

Transition to Autonomous Systems (2000–Present)

As cloud computing matured, the platform expanded into a unified logistics environment. In 2015, with the release of version 7.5, the system integrated predictive execution and big data analytics to forecast disruptions in global trade lanes.

In March 2022, the company released Version 9, marketed as an autonomous global supply chain platform. This version integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to automate manual workflows, such as booking approvals, carrier allocation, and vendor performance validation. The transition marked a shift from traditional supply chain execution toward an "AI-native" model that manages logistics operations by exception. By 2026, the company reported completing over 700 successful deployments across diverse global industries.

Technology and Features

Core Platform

The LOG-NET platform provides end-to-end visibility from factory sourcing to final delivery, acting as a "single source of truth" for shippers by integrating order management with transportation management systems (TMS).

  • Autonomous Workflows: The system automates document validation and communication between shippers, factories, and carriers.
  • Multi-Modal Tracking: It provides monitoring for freight moving via sea, air, rail, and road.

Sustainability and Compliance

The platform includes modules designed for environmental and regulatory reporting:

  • Carbon Calculator: A multi-modal emissions engine that models the carbon footprint of shipments. It has been cited in intergovernmental technical reports, such as those from Interreg Central Europe, as a standard-compliant tool for  analysis.
  • U.S. Customs Integration: LOG-NET is a U.S. Customs Certified Service Center and is listed on the official U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) list of approved Automated Broker Interface (ABI) software vendors. The software is certified to submit electronic transactions directly to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the primary system through which the trade community reports imports and exports to the U.S. government.

Industry Recognition

Market Assessments

The company is recognized as a provider in the Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Business Network (MESCBN) market. In its 2025 assessment, IDC MarketScape positioned LOG-NET as a "Major Player" in the Worldwide Multi-Enterprise Supply Chain Commerce Network market. The platform is also evaluated by verified enterprise users on Gartner Peer Insights within the Transportation Management Systems category.

E-Commerce Excellence Awards

Since 2003, LOG-NET has partnered with the Journal of Commerce (JOC) to present the annual LOG-NET e-Commerce Excellence Award at the Trans-Pacific Maritime (TPM) conference. The award evaluates ocean carriers on digital integration, data accuracy, and the timeliness of status events. Recipients have included major carriers such as Evergreen Line, OOCL, and Matson. In 2022, the company notably withheld the award to highlight a lack of industry-wide data quality, and in 2026, it celebrated its 22nd year of presenting the honor.

References

  • LOG-NET Trademark Filing 1992[1]
  • Evergreen Line Receives LOG-NET e-Commerce Excellence Award[2]
  • For the 2022 Decision to Withhold the Award:[3]
  • Logistics Management Volume 44[4]
  • JoC Week - Volume 2, Issues 35-49 - Page 27[5]
  • The Traffic World - Volume 267 - Page 16[6]
  • Traffic Management - Volume 34 - Page 43, 1995[7]
  • Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm, 2002, NYU Press[8]
  • Traffic World and Traffic Bulletin - Volume 267 - Page 21[9]
  • APICS, the Performance Advantage - Volume 9, Issues 7-12 - Page 59[10]
  • LOG-NET, Inc. Releases New Version 7.0 Of Their Leading Cloud Based Supply Chain Management Platform[11]
  • SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE PROVIDER IS RENAMED LOG-NET, American Shipper 2000[12]
  • LOG-NET Unveils the Large Trade Model (LTM)[13]
  • New Version of Carbon Calculator for Transportation and Trade Released by LOG-NET , PRNewswire 2010[14]
  • REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE USE OF TOOL FOR THE PROMOTION OF MODAL SHIFT OF CHEMICAL GOODS[15]
  • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Global Trade Management Applications for Manufacturers and Exporters 2025 Vendor Assessment[16]
  • IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Global Trade Management for Retailers and Importers 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment[17]
  • IDC Market Glance: Concept-to-Consumer Retail Supply Chain, 4Q25[18]
  • Gartner Magic Quadrant for Multienterprise Supply Chain Business Networks (MESCBN) 2018
  • Gartner Magic Quadrant for Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
  • 22nd Annual E-Commerce Excellence Awarded at TPM26[19]
  • US Customs CBP ABI Software Vendors[20]
  1. ^ "LOG-NET Trademark Registration (Serial No. 74441584)". United States Patent and Trademark Office. October 1, 1993. Retrieved May 22, 2024. For: computer software for database management and for providing on-line interaction with other computer users on global information networks in the fields of product information... inventory tracking of freight moving in multiple modes of transportation... First use 12-01-1992, in commerce 10-01-1993.
  2. ^ Burnson, Patrick (March 5, 2015). "Evergreen Line Receives LOG-NET e-Commerce Excellence Award". Supply Chain Management Review. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
  3. ^ Curtis, Laura (2002-03-03). "Roiled Shipping Industry Airs Complaints, Solutions at California Confab". Bloomberg News.
  4. ^ Logistics Management. Reed Business Information. 2005.
  5. ^ JoC Week. Journal of Commerce, Incorporated. 2001.
  6. ^ The Traffic World. Traffic Service Corporation. 2003.
  7. ^ Traffic Management. Cahners Publishing Company. 1995.
  8. ^ Laudon, Kenneth C.; Laudon, Jane Price (2002). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. Prentice Hall. ISBN 978-0-13-033066-6.
  9. ^ Traffic World and Traffic Bulletin. Traffic Service Corporation. 2003.
  10. ^ APICS, the Performance Advantage. American Production and Inventory Control Society. July 1999.
  11. ^ "LOG-NET, Inc. Releases New Version 7.0 Of Their Leading Cloud Based Supply Chain Management Platform". www.supplychainmarket.com. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  12. ^ Shipper, Amercian (2000-11-07). "SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE PROVIDER IS RENAMED LOG-NET".
  13. ^ "🚀 LOG-NET Unveils the Large Trade Model (LTM): The AI Engine Powering Autonomous Global Supply Chains". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  14. ^ Inc, LOG-NET. "New Version of Carbon Calculator for Transportation and Trade Released by LOG-NET". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2026-04-19. {{cite press release}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ Interreg Central Europe, Uurpen Union (2018). REPORT ON DEVELOPMENT AND FUTURE USE OF TOOL FOR THE PROMOTION OF MODAL SHIFT OF CHEMICAL GOODS (PDF). European Union Regional Development Fund - Interreg.
  16. ^ "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Global Trade Management Applications for Manufacturers and Exporters 2025 Vendor Assessment". IDC: The premier global market intelligence company. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  17. ^ "IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Global Trade Management for Retailers and Importers 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment". IDC: The premier global market intelligence company. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  18. ^ "IDC Market Glance: Concept-to-Consumer Retail Supply Chain, 4Q25". IDC: The premier global market intelligence company. Retrieved 2026-04-19.
  19. ^ Motley, John (March 4, 2026). "22nd Annual E-Commerce Excellence Award at TPM26". LinkedIn. Retrieved May 22, 2024. LOG-NET, Inc. presents the 22nd Annual E-Commerce Excellence Award to EVERGREEN LINE at TPM26.
  20. ^ United States, Customs and Border Protection (2025-09-15). "US CBP ABI Software Vendor List" (PDF).

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