Computer vision system for real-time freight tracking at loading docks
Kargo deploys machine vision hardware (Towers) at warehouse loading docks to capture shipment data as freight moves, feeding a platform that integrates with ERP, WMS, TMS, and YMS systems. The stack is lean but operational—Python, C++, Kafka, SQL—paired with a hardware-first supply chain focus. Active projects span both device deployment (tower positioning, installation workflows) and platform expansion (partnerships, product lines), while pain points cluster around dock automation gaps and field reliability, suggesting the core product is moving from lab to scale.
Kargo builds computer vision infrastructure for logistics networks. The company's flagship product, Kargo Towers, captures freight attributes and label data at loading docks using machine vision, translating physical movement into real-time data that syncs with downstream logistics systems. Customers use the platform to eliminate manual scanning, flag shipment discrepancies on-site, and surface supply chain insights. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, Kargo operates with a 51–200 person team heavily weighted toward engineering (9 roles), with active hiring across sales (4), marketing (3), and ops (1). The company is in execution mode: shipping and installing hardware, closing large partnerships, and expanding product scope.
Python, C++, Kafka, SQL, Linux, JavaScript, and Jira for development. SolidWorks for hardware design. HubSpot for sales ops. No major tech transitions in flight.
San Francisco, California. Founded 2019, 51–200 employees, privately held.
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