M5 ANALYTICS
Bill of Lading Data for Financial Services
M5 Analytics delivers an unparalleled Ocean Bill of Lading (BOL) dataset, offering real-time visibility into U.S. seaborne imports. Our data is specifically designed for financial service companies, including hedge funds, private equity firms, investment banks, and alternative investment groups, to gain a competitive edge in market intelligence.
Real-Time Global Trade Insights
Gain insights into market trends, supply chain movements, and company trade activity.
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Access all U.S seaborne imports across every port.
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Structured product data extracted from raw text cargo descriptions.
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Shipment level details for micro and macroeconomic evaluations.
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Sanitized of personally identifiable information (PII).
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Secure, regulatory-compliant data delivery.
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Updated Daily with an average of 60,000 new BOLs
Key Data Elements
Data Specificiations
Structured Cargo & Product Data. Extracted from cargo descriptions and classified to a standardized product taxonomy.
Supply Chain & Logistics Metrics. Monitor container tracking, port activity, and transport modes.
Shipper & Consignee Information. Gain structured insights into importers and exporters.
Tariff & Customs Information. Evaluate Harmonized Tariff Codes and trade classifications.
BOL Identification & Manifest Details. Track shipment numbers, voyage details, and document amendments.
Hazardous Material Data. Identify regulated shipments and compliance risks.
How Our Data Can Help
Strategic Advantages For Financial Services
Real-Time Market Indicators
Monitor daily trade flows to anticipate sector movements, supply chain bottlenecks, and emerging market shifts.
Supply Chain Intelligence
Analyze industry-specific trade dynamics to evaluate supply chain health, vendor dependencies, and trade fluctuations.
Company-Specific Insights
Gain detailed shipper and consignee data, allowing for competitive analysis, risk assessment, and private company tracking.
Risk & Credit Assessment
Evaluate sector-specific and company-level risks related to international trade, helping inform investment and lending strategies.
Powered by proprietary AI and machine learning models, delivering clean and structured data in real-time.
Advanced Product Intelligence
How our product data enhances your strategy
M5 Analytics leverages AI and machine learning to extract and classify structured product information detailed cargo descriptions, providing deep product-level insights for financial services.
Market Intelligence & Forecasting
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Identify emerging product trends before they become mainstream.
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Track import surges or declines across industries.
Competitive Intelligence
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Monitor competitor sourcing strategies and product portfolios.
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Detect new product launches and sourcing shifts in real time.
Sector-Specific Investment Analysis
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Conduct detailed industry-level trade research to inform investment decisions.
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Identify correlations between product imports and stock performance.
Supply Chain Visibility & Risk Management
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Assess supply chain dependencies and vulnerabilities at a granular level.
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Identify potential disruptions, concentration risks, and sourcing trends.
Custom Taxonomies for Tailored Analysis
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Use flexible classification systems to map products to industry-specific categories for enhanced analytical precision.
Custom Solutions & API Integration
M5 Analytics offers customized data feeds, API access, and bespoke analytics support to fit your firm’s unique needs.
Bespoke Analysis
Work with our experts to design a custom analytics project. Let us handle the complexity for you.
Custom Reporting
Tailor data extracts to your investment and risk analysis requirements.
Dedicated Financial Services Team
Work with our experts to develop custom solutions for alternative data research.
