B2B freight match-making platform for logistics professionals
A platform that connects freight forwarders based on industry type, origin, and destination — with built-in chat and an admin layer for organization management.
What it is
Forwarder Network is a B2B match-making platform for freight forwarders. Users create structured entries tagged by industry vertical, origin, and destination — and the system automatically surfaces relevant counterpart matches. Matched forwarders can then communicate directly through an in-platform chat module, while a separate admin panel gives operators full control over the platform directory.
The hard part
Freight forwarders rely on fragmented networks and manual outreach to find the right partners for a shipment. The goal was to replace that with a structured, automated matching layer — and give operators a reliable way to vet and manage the organizations on the platform.
How I thought about it
Built the match-making engine on top of a PostgreSQL schema that captures industry type, origin, and destination per entry — letting the backend surface relevant matches without any search overhead. Added a real-time chat module so matched parties can negotiate without leaving the platform. The admin panel covers the full organization lifecycle: review, approval, rejection, and ongoing management.
Tech
What it does well
Automated match-making
Entry-based matching by industry type, origin, and destination — relevant counterparts surfaced automatically without manual search.
In-platform chat
Real-time messaging between matched forwarders so communication stays in context.
Admin panel
Full organizational governance — review, approve, or reject forwarder organizations onboarding onto the platform.
What I took away
- Structured entries unlock automated matching — the schema design is the product.
- Keeping communication in-platform removes a huge friction point for B2B workflows.