Mely.ai
Montreal-based "agentic" intelligent document processing platform specializing in autonomous decision-making for logistics and maritime industries.
Overview
Founded in 2020 and based in Montreal, Quebec, Mely.ai Technologies has evolved from a logistics-focused IDP provider to an "agentic" platform that emphasizes autonomous decision-making over traditional extraction-only tools. Initially targeting transportation, logistics, and customs brokerage, the company became market-agnostic in 2024 before refocusing on vertical specialization by 2026.
The company differentiates by processing documents end-to-end without templates, handling PDFs, scans, emails, EDI files, and Excel sheets with claimed 99%+ accuracy. Creative Destruction Lab features Mely.ai in its portfolio as a cloud-based SaaS AI engine claiming 90% time savings and 80% labor cost reduction for supply chain operations.
The Port of Montreal deployed Mely.ai's technology, with port officials stating: "Mely.ai's solution impressed us with its ability to transform complex, unstructured trade documents into clean, usable data. It's a game changer for the maritime supply chain and the dangerous goods management."
Key Features
- Agentic Processing: Autonomous decision-making capabilities rather than extraction-only tools
- Template-Free Operation: Processes diverse document types without predefined templates
- Smart OCR Enhancement: AI/ML contextual extraction with multi-language and handwritten text recognition
- Continuous Learning: Adapts to new document formats automatically
- Parallel Processing: Handles multiple document types simultaneously
- Regulatory Validation: Built-in compliance checking for customs and maritime regulations
Use Cases
Customs Brokerage Automation
Mely.ai automates HS codes and tariff classifications extraction from commercial invoices, bills of lading, and customs declarations. Case studies show 50% processing time reduction and 99% compliance accuracy, with validation against regulatory requirements and integration with customs clearance systems.
Maritime Port Operations
The Port of Montreal implemented Mely.ai to process vessel manifests, cargo declarations, and terminal receipts. The system extracts critical information for coordinating loading, unloading, and cargo tracking operations, with particular strength in dangerous goods management documentation.
Supply Chain Document Workflows
The platform processes EDI files, Excel sheets, and unstructured documents across freight and logistics operations, claiming 90% time savings and 80% labor cost reduction for back-office operations through end-to-end automation.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Core Technology | Agentic AI, machine learning, NLP, computer vision |
| Claimed Extraction Accuracy | 99%+ (platform), 95%+ (Smart OCR) |
| Processing Speed | 15 seconds per page |
| Template Requirements | None |
| Document Types | PDFs, scans, emails, EDI files, Excel sheets |
| Processing Mode | Parallel processing, continuous learning |
| Vertical Focus | Freight, logistics, customs, maritime |
| Deployment | Cloud-based SaaS |
Resources
- Website
- Agentic Platform Overview
- Smart OCR Solutions
- Customs Brokerage Applications
- Creative Destruction Lab Profile
Company Information
Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Founded: 2020
Recognition: Canada's Top 100 AI Startups (AI Supercluster), ALL IN AI Challenge Winner, Creative Destruction Lab Portfolio Company