Bubble.io Import and Export Trade Management Software
Import and export businesses juggle suppliers, shipments, documents, duties and customers across time zones, usually in spreadsheets and email threads. A trade management system on Bubble.io brings shipments, documents and costs into one place, with clear status for your team and your clients.
What the software covers
| Module | What it does |
|---|---|
| Shipments | Track each shipment from order to delivery with milestones and dates |
| Documents | Store and generate invoices, packing lists and certificates per shipment |
| Suppliers and buyers | Contacts, terms, history and performance |
| Costs and margins | Freight, duties, fees and landed cost per shipment |
| Client portal | Customers see status and documents without emailing you |
The core data model
| Data type | Key fields |
|---|---|
| Shipment | order, supplier, buyer, mode, origin, destination, status, ETA |
| Document | shipment, type, file, issued date |
| Cost line | shipment, type, amount, currency |
| Party | name, role (supplier, buyer, forwarder), country, terms |
Protect each record with privacy rules and give each role exactly the access it needs; see role-based access control.
Key workflows to automate
- Status updates notify clients automatically as milestones change
- Missing-document alerts before key deadlines
- Landed cost calculated as cost lines are added
- Multi-currency amounts recorded with the rate used
Documents and integrations
Generate commercial invoices and packing lists from shipment data, see document generation in Bubble.io, and connect to carriers or forwarders through their APIs where available, using the API Connector. Keep customs and regulatory responsibilities with your licensed brokers and forwarders; the software supports their work rather than replacing it.
Build or buy?
Off-the-shelf software is often the right start. A custom Bubble.io system makes sense when your processes are specific, you are paying for several tools that do not talk to each other, or you want to offer software to others in your industry. Typical builds start from $3,500 with SA Solutions; the free Bubble app cost calculator gives an instant estimate.
Frequently asked questions
Can Bubble.io handle trade documents?
Yes. Bubble.io can store documents per shipment and generate standard documents such as commercial invoices and packing lists from your data using PDF generation tools.
Can clients track their shipments?
Yes. A client portal shows each customer only their own shipments, statuses and documents, protected by privacy rules.
Does it handle multiple currencies?
Yes. Store amounts with their currency and the exchange rate used, and report margins in your base currency.
Can it connect to shipping carriers?
Where carriers or forwarders offer APIs, Bubble.io can pull tracking updates through the API Connector.
Does the software handle customs clearance?
No. Customs clearance should stay with licensed brokers. The software tracks status and documents to support that process.
Running trade operations on spreadsheets?
Book a free 30-minute Idea Audit. We will map your workflow and tell you honestly whether to build or buy.