🏴‍☠️💼 From Ship Captain to D&D Slayer: Northbound's Freight Tech Rebellion

In this conversation, Sebastian Wrobel interviews Andreas Canel, co-founder of GetNorthbound.ai, a startup focused on reducing demurrage and detention fees in the container freight space. Andras shares his background in maritime operations and logistics, detailing how his experiences led him to create a software solution that provides transparency and efficiency in managing container logistics. The discussion covers the evolution of Northbound's focus, the significance of demurrage and detention fees, and the software's proactive and reactive approaches to helping businesses save costs. The conversation culminates in a demo of Northbound's software, showcasing its capabilities in real-time tracking and cost management. In this conversation, Andreas Canel discusses the complexities of managing detention costs in container shipping and how Northbound's software provides solutions for proactive container management. The discussion covers the importance of visibility, notifications, and the impact of effective container management on overall costs. Canel shares insights on the evolution of Northbound, its future vision involving AI agents, and the challenges faced in the logistics industry, particularly during peak periods.