Cario’s first half 2025 update: building a stronger, smarter freight platform
09 September 2025
At Cario, we’re committed to continuous progress. The first half of 2025 has seen major upgrades throughout the platform, aimed at making freight operations more automated, more connected, and more insightful.
This isn’t just about adding features; it’s about making sure your team has the tools to eliminate wasted time, boost visibility, and provide a better experience for your customers.
Here’s a breakdown of the updates and what they mean for you.
Smarter systems and integrations
We’ve continued to invest heavily in system enhancements and integrations with carriers, ERPs, and WMS platforms. These updates aim to reduce manual touchpoints and strengthen your capacity to manage complex freight environments.
| Feature / change | Business benefit |
|---|---|
| New “Assigned” status icons, estimated hours, and extra data columns on consignment screens | Improves transparency for customers and helps teams monitor progress in real time. |
| API quote logging for AusPost, Freightways and Aramex | Enables full audit trails and performance tracking for carrier quoting. |
| Expanded API support for DEAR, CIN7 and TGE Returns | Extends automation across ERP and WMS systems, removing manual double entry. |
| Pallet space factor, quantity per pallet, fragile/liquid flags, packaging details | Supports more accurate freight quoting and pallet optimisation, reducing surprises on cost and space. |
| Import/export improvements with stronger field validation | Keeps data clean and makes integrations with enterprise systems more reliable. |
| SFTP report delivery support | Automates nightly reporting and compliance feeds for high-volume customers. |
| Driver assignment screen upgrades with preloaded customer and vehicle data | Cuts down time spent on planning and improves run accuracy. |
| Speed and timeline graphs for drivers | Provides insights into performance, productivity and incident analysis. |
| Carrier configuration screen and rating APIs for Hubsystems, AusPost, Freightways | Allows flexible carrier pricing and automated rate calculations across partners. |
| Added fields for controlled returns, hazardous goods (including marine pollutants) and assets | Strengthens compliance, particularly for regulated industries. |
| Time zone–aware scheduling and public holiday flags | Reduces booking errors and improves DIFOT accuracy across multiple states. |
| Major UI updates across quoting, consignment creation, manifesting and scheduling | Smoother workflows and faster training for new users. |
| Core refactor and YAML/API preparation for Core 8 migration | Future-proofs Cario’s backend, ensuring stability and scalability as customer needs grow. |
Better insights with analytics
The Cario analytics engine is now more comprehensive and adaptable, helping teams and executives alike to see exactly what’s happening in their freight operations.
| Feature / change | Business benefit |
|---|---|
| New widgets for freight charges, proof of delivery (POD%) and DIFOT | Gives managers real-time operational insights across carriers and services. |
| Consignment summary views by subservice and time period | Makes cost and service-level analysis easier, informing smarter logistics planning. |
| Visualisation of weekly POD trends and long-term DIFOT accuracy | Enables SLA enforcement and better carrier performance management. |
| Live chart widgets powered by new API endpoints | Keeps dashboards updated seamlessly for logistics and supply chain teams. |
| Tooltip and UX fixes on dashboard widgets | Improves readability and reduces errors in interpretation. |
Real-time visibility on the map
Our live map is an essential tool for dispatchers and customer service teams. The latest updates improve visibility and make fleet management simpler than ever.
| Feature / change | Business benefit |
|---|---|
| ETA lines, returning flags and actual route legends | Provides a clearer picture of progress versus plan, boosting customer confidence. |
| Live toggle for isolated tracks and clustering for multiple drivers | Simplifies fleet management when monitoring complex runs. |
| Driver run prioritisation and lock flags | Helps dispatch teams sequence runs and control loads more effectively. |
| Completed driver timeline with tooltips | Gives full historical context for incident reviews and performance analysis. |
| Real-time location updates with map syncing to driver tracks | Reduces the need for manual calls and improves overall visibility. |
More precise event tracking
Event tracking accuracy supports compliance and exception management. These enhancements make the data more dependable and actionable.
| Feature / change | Business benefit |
|---|---|
| Filtered events in timeline views | Cuts through the noise so teams can focus on high-impact issues. |
| Delivered event flags and tooltips | Strengthens audit trails and real-time approval workflows. |
| Connect method updates (DEL/RunEnd) | Provides better lifecycle visibility of runs and deliveries. |
| Removal of dependencies on incorrect data points (e.g. charge start skip events) | Enhances system stability and accuracy of reporting. |
| Rebuilt driver event mapping and tool integration | Positions Cario for future AI-driven diagnostics and smarter insights. |
What this means for you
- Automation & efficiency: Faster workflows in quoting, manifesting, assignment and scheduling.
- Integration & readiness: Stronger connections with ERP and WMS systems like DEAR, CIN7, and carrier partners, including AusPost, Freightways and Aramex.
- Scalability & configurability: A platform that grows with you, backed by our Core 8 migration preparation.
- Analytics & intelligence: Richer dashboards and insights that support SLA management and vendor accountability.
- Driver visibility & control: Tools to manage runs, track ETAs and review performance in real time.
- User experience: Dozens of UI refinements that save time and make Cario easier to use across teams.
Cario is evolving each month, and we’re excited about what lies ahead. If you’d like a walkthrough of any of these features or want to see how they could specifically assist your operations, contact your account manager — we’d be happy to show you more.