Kargo

Kargo is a San Francisco-based warehouse automation company that deploys computer vision hardware and software at loading dock doors to automate data capture for shipping, receiving, and inventory management. Its flagship product, the Kargo Tower, is a ruggedized sensor unit installed at dock doors that uses computer vision to automatically scan pallet labels, detect damage, verify shipment contents, capture dimensions, and read lot codes and expiration dates as freight passes through. The platform also includes Kargo Lift for forklift-mounted scanning. Captured data flows into a cloud dashboard and integrates with existing WMS, TMS, and ERP systems via API. Kargo sells its solution as a managed service — the company handles installation, maintenance, and integration — targeting food and beverage distributors, third-party logistics operators, and large retailers seeking to eliminate manual dock door processes and improve inventory accuracy.