Exis Technologies

What Exis Technologies does

Exis Technologies, operating as NCB Hazcheck, is the technology subsidiary of the National Cargo Bureau (NCB) and provides software, e-learning, and digital publication products for dangerous goods compliance in maritime transport. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Darlington, United Kingdom, the company serves container lines, shipping carriers, freight forwarders, ports, and ship operators with a focus on validating dangerous goods shipments against the IMDG Code, 49 CFR, and ADR regulations. Its platform is used by 9 of the top 10 global container lines and supports validation of over 80% of global maritime dangerous cargo.

The company's core product platform comprises Hazcheck Validate (SaaS and API) for regulations search and compliance validation, Hazcheck Detect for real-time AI-driven cargo screening of misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods, Hazcheck Extract (DGD OCR) for AI-powered document processing, and Hazcheck Online for shippers. The company also offers an e-learning suite covering IMDG Code, ADR, CTU Code, and IMSBC Code training, and is an authorized reseller of IMO digital publications. ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 42001 certifications support its enterprise compliance posture.

Revenue is generated through subscription SaaS, usage-based API integrations, unit-priced e-learning courses, and one-time/resale digital publications. Distribution combines self-service e-commerce, enterprise field sales, developer/API integration, and industry-body partnerships (TT Club, ICHCA, WSC, ITCO). The company maintains offices in the UK and Singapore (established February 2026) and operates as a private subsidiary of NCB without external venture capital funding.

Name

Exis Technologies

Legal name

NCB Hazcheck Limited

Website

https://existec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Exis Technologies (NCB Hazcheck) provides dangerous goods compliance software, e-learning, and digital publications for maritime transport, serving 9 of the top 10 global container lines and validating over 80% of global maritime dangerous cargo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Dangerous Goods Compliance Software

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazmat Transportation & DG Freight Management (Road/Rail/Air/Ocean) (TLAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAJ), Hazmat Packaging, Labeling, Placarding & DG Documentation Services (TLACANAK)

Keywords

• Dangerous goods compliance
• Maritime cargo screening
• IMDG Code validation
• Hazardous goods e-learning
• Regulatory compliance software

Headquarters

HQ city

Darlington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (SaaS): Subscription-based software services including Hazcheck Validate (SaaS), Hazcheck Online, and Hazcheck Detect. Provides recurring revenue through monthly or annual subscription plans for dangerous goods validation and cargo screening.
2. E-Learning Courses: Online training courses for IMDG Code, ADR, container packing, and other transport regulations. Sold individually or as part of training programs for shipping companies and freight forwarders.
3. API/Developer Services: Revenue from Hazcheck Validate API integration into customer booking systems and cargo platforms, with usage-based or subscription pricing.
4. Digital Publications and Data: Sales of IMO digital publications including IMDG Code eReader, SOLAS Consolidated Edition, MARPOL, IMSBC Code, and IAMSAR Manual. Authorized reseller of International Maritime Organisation digital publications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Exis Technologies (NCB Hazcheck) develops and sells the Hazcheck software platform that manages dangerous goods compliance in maritime transport, including real-time AI-powered cargo screening (Hazcheck Detect), automated Dangerous Goods Document processing via OCR (Hazcheck Extract), and online regulatory validation against IMDG Code, 49CFR, and ADR (Hazcheck Validate SaaS and API). The platform is complemented by regulatory e-learning courses and IMO digital publications sold to shipping lines, ports, and freight forwarders.

Product overview

Exis Technologies (NCB Hazcheck) offers a comprehensive dangerous goods management platform comprising multiple integrated products. The core offering includes Hazcheck Detect for real-time AI-powered cargo screening and Hazcheck Extract for automated document processing, complemented by Hazcheck Validate (SaaS) for online compliance validation and Hazcheck Search for regulatory database lookup. The platform provides developer access via Hazcheck Validate (API) for system integration. Supporting products include e-learning courses for IMDG Code, ADR, container handling, and IMSBC Code training, plus digital publications (eReaders) for SOLAS, MARPOL, IATA, and other maritime regulations. The software validates over 80% of global maritime dangerous cargo and is used by 9 of the top 10 container lines worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hazcheck Detect Real-time AI-powered cargo screening SaaS that identifies misdeclared, undeclared, and suspicious dangerous goods in containers. Detects approximately 30,000 suspicious cargos monthly and prevents 40-50 high-risk containers weekly. Used by enterprise shipping lines (Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, MSC) and selected by World Shipping Council for the Cargo Safety Program.
• Hazcheck Extract (DGD OCR) AI-powered next-generation Dangerous Goods Document (DGD) processing tool that uses optical character recognition to extract and parse compliance data from shipping documents. Designed for shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cargo handlers that need to automate DGD processing.
• Hazcheck Validate (SaaS) Online subscription service for regulatory search and validation of dangerous goods against IMDG Code, 49CFR, ADR, and other international standards. Used by shipping lines, freight forwarders, and shippers to check dangerous goods compliance before shipment.
• Hazcheck Validate (API) Developer-facing web service API enabling integration of Hazcheck dangerous goods compliance validation into existing booking systems, cargo platforms, and enterprise workflows. Allows embedding of dangerous goods checking directly into customer systems.
• Hazcheck Search Searchable dangerous goods substance lookup and validation tool providing access to IMDG, 49CFR, ADR, and other regulatory databases for quickly identifying and validating dangerous goods entries.
• Hazcheck Online Web-based subscription service for shippers of dangerous goods by sea that simplifies and speeds up dangerous goods processing, validates mixed DG loads, and produces Dangerous Goods Notifications (DGNs). Offers a free trial for shippers.
• Hazcheck Professional (Desktop) Legacy desktop application for dangerous goods validation, maintained for existing customers transitioning to the SaaS-based platform.
• Hazcheck Workstation (Desktop) Legacy desktop workstation application for dangerous goods compliance checking and validation, maintained for existing customers.
• IMDG Code e-learning Courses Online mandatory training courses covering IMDG Code regulations including General Awareness, Refresher, Standard, Advanced, Consignor/Freight Forwarder, Container Packer/Cargo Handler, Ship Loader, and Ship Operator courses. Used by shipping companies and freight forwarders globally for regulatory compliance training.
• ADR e-learning Courses Online training courses for ADR (European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road) compliance including ADR Standard Course and ADR/IMDG Code Interface Course.
• Container and Cargo e-learning Courses Specialized online training covering CTU Code introduction, Container Packers, Tank Container (ITCO), and Flatrack Securing for safe handling of various container types used in dangerous goods transport.
• IMSBC Code e-learning Course Online training for the safe use of the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes (IMSBC) Code covering cargo classification, handling procedures, and safety requirements.
• Dangerous Goods Transport General Awareness Course Mandatory online training for shore side staff covering general awareness of dangerous goods transport regulations and safety requirements.
• IMDG Code A42-24 eReader Digital version of the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code Amendment 42-24 for electronic reading and reference, sold as IMO authorized reseller.
• SOLAS Consolidated Edition 2024 eReader Digital edition of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Consolidated Edition 2024, sold as IMO authorized reseller.
• MARPOL Consolidated Edition 2022 e-book Digital edition of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Consolidated Edition 2022, sold as IMO authorized reseller.
• IAMSAR Manual International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual available as digital resource, sold as IMO authorized reseller.
• Hazcheck DGL Data Regulatory dangerous goods list data for IMDG compliance validation and reference, provided as a data feed for compliance systems.
• Hazcheck Risk Zone Data Risk zone data for dangerous goods transport enabling identification of high-risk cargo areas and routes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30,000 suspicious cargos detected each month by Hazcheck Detect
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ITCO (International Tank Container Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2024ITCO and NCB launched updated tank container training course, combining ITCO's tank container expertise with NCB's e-learning platform for comprehensive training.
• World Shipping Council (WSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2024NCB Hazcheck selected as vendor for WSC Cargo Safety Program - a collaborative initiative for cargo screening and inspections in liner shipping. The program addresses misdeclared and undeclared dangerous goods in the supply chain.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProof of Concept collaboration to combat illegal wildlife trade using Hazcheck cargo screening technology.
• TT ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry body supporting e-learning courses for the transport industry. TT Club endorsement provides credibility for NCB Hazcheck training programs.
• ICHCAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational Cargo Handling Coordination Association supporting e-learning courses for the transport industry. ICHCA endorsement provides industry credibility.
• IMO (International Maritime Organization)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of International Maritime Organisation digital publications including IMDG Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, IMSBC Code, and IAMSAR Manual.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ClassNK: Japanese ship classification society providing ship classification, surveys, and maritime advisory services. Comparable as a maritime industry standards body and technology provider serving Japanese and Asian shipping lines - a key Exis geography.
• UL Solutions: Global safety science company offering testing, certification, and software solutions for dangerous goods and hazardous materials compliance. Comparable through UL's ChemTel, DG documentation, and chemical regulatory compliance offerings.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company that provides maritime cargo surveying, dangerous goods inspection, and compliance services. Operates broadly across multiple industries with marine and commodities divisions that overlap with Hazcheck's maritime DG focus.
• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with extensive dangerous goods and hazardous materials testing capabilities. SGS provides DG-related inspection services for maritime, air, and road transport, making it a broad competitor in DG compliance assurance.
• DNV: Maritime classification society and advisory firm providing ship classification, certification, and maritime software solutions. While broader than Hazcheck, DNV's maritime digitalization efforts and cargo advisory services make it a comparable incumbent in maritime compliance technology.

Direct peers

• Labelmaster: US-based provider of dangerous goods compliance software, hazmat labels, and regulatory publications. Directly competes with Hazcheck in DG compliance software and labeling, particularly for North American and air/road transport modes (49 CFR focus).

Others

• ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization): UN agency setting international standards for civil aviation, including dangerous goods regulations (Annex 18). Comparable as a regulatory and standards body in adjacent transport mode (air DG) where Hazcheck could expand via its 49CFR/IATA capabilities.
• IUMI (International Union of Marine Insurance): International organization representing marine insurers with interests in cargo safety and dangerous goods compliance. Comparable as an adjacent maritime industry body that influences DG standards and adoption of cargo screening solutions.

Emerging players

• Hazmat Safety Consulting: Specialized consulting firm providing dangerous goods compliance services, training, and software solutions across multiple transport modes. Comparable as a smaller-scale DG compliance specialist competing for mid-market freight forwarder and shipper customers.

Regional players

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive dangerous goods handling capabilities and in-house DG compliance processes. Comparable as a major Hazcheck customer/competitor with proprietary DG expertise.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hazcheck

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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