Show HN: Bol.ai – Extract structured data from Bills of Lading

A **Bill of Lading (BoL)** is a key shipping document that serves as a receipt, contract of carriage, and certificate of ownership for cargo transported by sea. These documents are typically PDFs or scanned images that vary widely in format, making automated data extraction difficult and error-prone. Bol.ai is a startup offering an AI-powered tool that parses BoLs and converts their free-text information into structured, machine-readable data — saving logistics companies hours of manual data entry and reducing errors in customs filings, inventory tracking, and trade finance. The problem is well-known in supply-chain tech: shipping documents are non-standardized, fragmented across carriers, and often processed by hand.