CNB
CNB Tek is an India-based AI, computer-vision and IoT software company that automates container logistics operations across ports, CFS/ICDs, empty depots and transport, with a mobile app (iHawk) and booking platform (HawkTrade) serving cargo owners.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2023
- HeadquartersBengaluru, India
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What CNB does
CNB Integrated Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (doing business as CNB Tek) is a privately held, India-based software and services company that sells an AI, computer-vision and industrial-IoT platform for automating container logistics operations. Its 'Smart Suite' (SmartPort, SmartYard, SmartDepot, SmartTransport, SmartGate, SmartSurvey) targets infrastructure operators including container ports, container freight stations (CFS), inland container depots (ICD), empty depots and container transport providers, delivering automated gate-in/out, AI-driven yard planning, real-time container tracking, FIFO optimization for empty depots, and digital survey/repair-estimate workflows. Its 'Hawk Series' (iHawk mobile app and HawkTrade digital EXIM booking platform) extends that operational data to cargo owners — importers, exporters, freight forwarders, liners and customs house agents — for real-time visibility, documentation, automated quoting and online payment.
The underlying technology is a multimodal pipeline combining computer vision over still and video feeds at gates and yards, IoT and triangulation-based location data for transport, and machine-learning-driven optimization for planning, ETA prediction and route-deviation alerting. CNB was founded in 2023 by IIT Kanpur batchmates Rajesh Kumar (CEO) and Nitin Sirohi (COO), acquired a decade-old deep tech port/yard company in 2024 to deepen its technology base, and reached 100+ employees in 2025. The company is headquartered in Mumbai (registered office) with a corporate office in Bengaluru operated through wholly owned subsidiary CNB Logitech Pvt. Ltd., and has hired an EVP, Overseas Business Development to pursue international expansion under a stated vision of creating optimized, transparent logistics corridors for global trade.
CNB sells through an enterprise-led GTM with 'Book a Demo' CTAs on every product page, supported by VP Sales and EVP Overseas Business Development, complemented by event participation and SEO/content marketing; iHawk and HawkTrade additionally serve as self-serve digital channels for end users. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with quote-based multi-year enterprise contracts inferred from the absence of public tiers. Revenue mechanics span enterprise SaaS/platform subscriptions, professional services for implementation and integration, and transaction-based booking fees via HawkTrade. The company has not disclosed external funding, revenue, customer concentration or valuation; certifications include ISO badges (specific standards not disclosed) and trademarks are held as common-law marks on SmartPort, SmartYard, SmartDepot, SmartTransport, iHawk and HawkTrade.
CNB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CNB
- Legal name
- CNB Integrated Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
- Website
- https://cnbtek.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2023
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- CNB Tek is an India-based AI, computer-vision and IoT software company that automates container logistics operations across ports, CFS/ICDs, empty depots and transport, with a mobile app (iHawk) and booking platform (HawkTrade) serving cargo owners.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CNB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Container Logistics Software
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion) (BPAIALAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Corporate Booking Platforms & Online TMCs (THAKAAAG)
Keywords
Where CNB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bengaluru
- HQ country
- India
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices2 records
Markets served
CNB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Enterprise SaaS / Platform Subscription: Likely recurring subscription-based revenue from the Smart Suite (SmartPort, SmartYard, SmartDepot, SmartTransport, SmartGate, SmartSurvey) and Hawk Series (iHawk, HawkTrade) deployed across ports, yards, depots and transport operations. Acquired a decade-old deep tech company in 2024 to scale platform capability.
- Implementation & Professional Services: Full-stack solution and services company for container logistics supply chain — likely delivers implementation, integration and managed support engagements alongside software deployment (led by Directors for Projects, Finance & Customer Support).
- Transaction-Based Booking (HawkTrade): Door-to-door EXIM logistics booking via HawkTrade platform with automated quote generation — supports transaction/take-rate revenue from logistics bookings intermediated through the platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based enterprise pricing — no public tiers listed |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
CNB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CNB (CNB Tek) sells an AI-driven software platform that automates container logistics operations across ports, container freight stations (CFS), inland container depots (ICD), empty depots, gates, and inter-facility transport. Its Smart Suite applies computer vision, industrial IoT and machine learning to gate automation, yard planning, FIFO optimization, container surveys, and transport tracking, while its Hawk Series (iHawk mobile app and HawkTrade booking platform) delivers real-time cargo visibility and digital EXIM booking to importers, exporters, freight forwarders, liners and customs house agents.
Product overview
CNB Tek offers a platform-plus-modules architecture for the container logistics supply chain, organized into two series. The Smart Suite provides infrastructure-facing products that automate container operations at ports, yards, depots, and during transport using computer vision, IoT, and AI — including SmartPort, SmartYard, SmartDepot, SmartTos (legacy navigation entry for SmartTransport), SmartTransport, SmartGate, and SmartSurvey. The Hawk Series provides user-facing platforms for cargo owners and logistics users — iHawk, a real-time mobile app for cargo visibility and documentation, and HawkTrade, a digital EXIM booking platform. Together, the Smart Suite feeds operational data that the Hawk Series surfaces to end users (importers, exporters, freight forwarders, liners, and CHAs) for informed decision-making.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SmartPort: AI-driven container port management system offering automated gate operation, AI-powered planning, traffic flow optimization, and real-time computer vision and IoT data.
- SmartYard
- SmartDepot
- SmartTransport
- SmartGate
- SmartSurvey
- iHawk
- HawkTrade
Products and services
- SmartPort AI-driven container port management system for container port operators that automates planning using real-time computer vision and IoT data to streamline gate operations, optimize traffic flow, and reduce turnaround time at ports.
- SmartYard AI-driven container yard management solution for CFS and ICD operators that transforms yard operations into pedestrian-free environments through automated gates, AI-driven yard planning, real-time container tracking, and digital survey reporting.
- SmartDepot AI-driven empty container depot management solution for empty depot operators that enables FIFO optimization, fully automated gate operations, AI-based container survey reporting, and repair estimate generation through computer vision, IoT, and AI.
- SmartTransport AI-driven transport management solution for container transport providers that powers seamless container journeys using triangulation and AI, providing real-time container tracking, smart routing, ETA notifications, route deviation alerts, mobile-based tracking, and digital documentation.
- SmartGate Container logistics solution listed as part of the Smart Suite that supports gate and transport operations via AI-driven automated gate processes and digital documentation for transport management.
- SmartSurvey Container logistics solution listed as part of the Smart Suite that supports automated digital container surveys, referenced alongside 100K+ monthly digital surveys performed across CNB-enabled operations.
- iHawk Real-time, data-driven mobile app for EXIM supply chain users (importers, exporters, freight forwarders, liners, CHAs) that provides real-time information on cargo movement, clearance and documentation, with instant notifications and online payment.
- HawkTrade Digital EXIM logistics booking platform for importers, exporters, freight forwarders, liners and CHAs that enables door-to-door booking with automated quote generation, real-time cargo tracking, AI-driven optimization, and real-time notifications across the supply chain.
Quantifiable outcome
- 70+ Yards Automated
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use CNB
Customer profileSegments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
CNB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability10 records
Feature7 records
CNB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CNB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Tideworks Technology: Specialist vendor of terminal operating systems (Mainsail, Spinnaker) for container terminals and intermodal yards. Closely comparable to CNB's Smart Suite on yard planning, gate automation, and container tracking for ports and depots.
- Logiwa: Cloud-based warehouse and yard management system with dock scheduling, yard visibility, and WMS functionality for logistics operators. Comparable to CNB's SmartYard and SmartGate products on yard automation and digital documentation.
- C3 Solutions: Provider of yard management software (YMS) and appointment scheduling for container terminals, depots, and warehouses. Closely comparable to CNB's SmartYard and SmartGate products for automated gate-in/out and yard planning.
Broad incumbents
- project44: Global supply chain visibility platform providing real-time container tracking, ETA, and route visibility across modes. Comparable to CNB's SmartTransport triangulation tracking and iHawk end-user visibility layer.
- Konecranes: Global leader in container handling equipment and port automation software, including crane automation and yard automation. Comparable as a broader incumbent serving CNB's port operator customers with adjacent automation capabilities.
- Kaleris (formerly Navis): Provider of the Navis N4 terminal operating system and broader port/terminal software suite used by container ports globally. Direct overlap with CNB's SmartPort product targeting port operators for automated gate, yard planning and TOS workflows.
Emerging players
- Dexory: Warehouse and yard intelligence platform combining robotics, computer vision, and AI for real-time inventory visibility. Comparable technology stack (CV + IoT + AI) and adjacent use cases to CNB's automated digital surveys and yard tracking.
- Container xChange: Digital marketplace and operating platform for container leasing, depot management, and one-way container moves. Comparable to CNB's SmartDepot and HawkTrade offerings around empty container visibility, depot transparency, and booking.
- Portchain: SaaS provider of port call and berth optimization for container terminals and shipping lines. Comparable to CNB's SmartPort / SmartTransport capabilities around real-time optimization, ETA prediction, and turnaround reduction.
- NextPort (by Next Logistics): Container terminal operating system focused on emerging-market ports, offering TOS, gate, and yard automation. Directly comparable to CNB's SmartPort/SmartYard stack serving Indian and developing-market infrastructure.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CNB social profiles
Digital presenceCNB compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
CNB financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
CNB leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
CNB subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
CNB funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
CNB M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about CNB
What does CNB do?
CNB (CNB Tek) sells an AI-driven software platform that automates container logistics operations across ports, container freight stations (CFS), inland container depots (ICD), empty depots, gates, and inter-facility transport. Its Smart Suite applies computer vision, industrial IoT and machine learning to gate automation, yard planning, FIFO optimization, container surveys, and transport tracking, while its Hawk Series (iHawk mobile app and HawkTrade booking platform) delivers real-time cargo visibility and digital EXIM booking to importers, exporters, freight forwarders, liners and customs house agents.
Is CNB a public or private company?
CNB is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was CNB founded?
CNB was founded in 2023. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is CNB based?
CNB is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, in the Asia region.
How does CNB make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Enterprise SaaS / Platform Subscription is the primary driver. The others are implementation & Professional Services and transaction-Based Booking (HawkTrade).
Who are CNB's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Tideworks Technology, Logiwa and C3 Solutions. Broad incumbents are project44, Konecranes and Kaleris (formerly Navis). Emerging players are Dexory, Container xChange, Portchain and NextPort (by Next Logistics).
Does CNB have an API?
No public API is recorded for CNB.
What industry is CNB in?
CNB's product category is Container Logistics Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAIALAC, Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion), with a secondary code of TLACABAA, FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding. Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 7359.