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Portia Gomes
Customer Success

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Supply Chain Glossary
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Published: 
October 7, 2025

Beacon Insider: September

Welcome to the second installment of Beacon Insider! We've been hard at work throughout September bringing you exciting new features and improvements to make your shipment tracking experience even better. Here's everything you need to know about what's new.

30-Day Free Trial with Unlimited Shipments

We've completely revamped our free trial offering to give you more time and flexibility to explore everything Beacon has to offer. You now get a full 30-day free trial with unlimited shipments, add as many ocean and air shipments as you need throughout your trial period.

Introducing Pay by Card

When your trial ends and you're ready to commit, we've made purchasing easier than ever. You no longer need to reach out to our sales team to get started. Simply:

  • Choose your preferred plan
  • Select the number of credits you need
  • Enter your card details
  • Start tracking immediately

All plan details and pricing are available at beacon.com/pricing. Of course, if you prefer to speak with our sales team, that option is still available—just use the booking link on our website.

In-Platform Document Viewer

This might seem like a small change, but it makes a big difference to your daily workflow. Previously, viewing documents meant downloading them first, an extra step that slowed you down. Now, simply click on any document to view it directly in the platform. No downloads, no extra windows, just instant access to your shipping documentation.

AI-Powered Search and Filters

This is the feature we're most excited about. While Beacon has always offered comprehensive filtering options to help you analyze your data from every angle, we know that navigating multiple filters can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Introducing AI search and filters: Simply type what you want to see in plain English, and Beacon will automatically apply the correct filters for you.

Want to see shipments arriving in October? Just type it. Need to view all shipments moving with a specific carrier like Hapag-Lloyd? Type that in. Our AI understands your intent and delivers the exact results you're looking for, saving you time and making data analysis effortless.

Enhanced Mobile Experience

For users who need to track shipments on the go, we've significantly improved the mobile experience. Adding and viewing shipments from your phone or tablet is now much more intuitive, with an interface that mirrors the desktop platform you already know and love, just optimized for smaller screens.

Whether you're checking on a shipment during your commute or quickly adding tracking information while away from your desk, the mobile experience is now seamless and efficient.

Get Started Today

We're thrilled to bring you these updates and hope they make your Beacon experience even more valuable. If you have questions about any of these new features or need assistance getting started, don't hesitate to reach out to our team.

Ready to experience the new Beacon? Start your 30-day free trial today.

See you next month with more exciting updates!