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Portcast

Predictive analytics for logistics forecasting

Data Analyst Intern

InternshipUpdated on 10/13/2026
No salary listed
Bachelor's
Kolkata, West Bengal, India+5 moreMore locations: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | Delhi, India | Hyderabad, Telangana, India | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Remote
Data & AnalyticsData Management, Data Analysis

About the job

Requirements
  • Currently pursuing as a final-year student or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Statistics, or a related field.
  • Working knowledge of Python and SQL, including the ability to write queries and scripts.
  • Prior internship experience in a Data Analyst or Business Analyst role.
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn the domain, product, data, and customers, and a habit of investigating unexpected data.
  • Ability to use AI tools responsibly by reading and validating their outputs and independently explaining and producing queries.
  • Attention to detail in identifying incorrect data.
  • Ability to work fluently in written and verbal English.
  • Comfort working in a diverse, fully remote team.
Responsibilities
  • Check ingested and system-generated data for anomalies and gaps, and help trace them to the source.
  • Help build and run quality assurance checks, report generation, and automations using Python and SQL.
  • Assist Data Analysts with day-to-day customer data queries and dashboard upkeep.
  • Support new data-source integrations, connecting carrier and market data into the system with guidance from the team.
  • Document work and findings so the team can rely on and reuse them.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior internship experience in a Data Analyst or Business Analyst role, preferably in a product-based, lean startup, particularly in logistics, ecommerce, or a B2B SaaS data-heavy domain.

About the company

Portcast provides predictive analytics and real-time visibility for logistics and supply chains. Its platform helps freight forwarders, shippers, and logistics providers forecast demand, track vessels and containers, and estimate ETAs and risks. Functioning as a subscription service, the portal delivers centralized data, AI-powered forecasts, and alerts to optimize lead times and reduce safety stock. Unlike traditional methods that rely on static carrier schedules and spreadsheets, Portcast focuses on dynamic data-driven forecasting and live tracking to improve efficiency and profitability.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$9.7M

Headquarters

Singapore, Singapore

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • Portcast reported continued relevance during 2026 Middle East shipping disruptions across Asian ports.
  • Its 2024 $6.5 million Series A from Susquehanna supports hiring and product expansion.
  • Customer stories from Gateway Container Line and freight forwarders show repeatable logistics use cases.

What critics are saying

  • Maritime visibility software faces platform commoditization from carriers, TMS vendors, and incumbents.
  • Portcast depends on noisy shipping data; forecast errors quickly erode customer trust.
  • If Gulf disruption normalizes, urgency fades and sales cycles stretch into 2027.

What makes Portcast unique

  • Portcast predicts over 90% of global ships and 30,000 trade routes daily.
  • Its platform links shipment data to orders, contracts, and invoices, not dashboards alone.
  • Siemens Digital Logistics partnered with Portcast in 2026, validating enterprise-grade integration.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
KrASIA
Nov 19th, 2024
Deals in brief: Portcast raises USD 6.5 million, Secai Marche nets additional Series A funding, Boman Group charts new fund for Australian startups, and more

Portcast, a Singapore-based logistics tech startup, has closed a USD 6.5 million Series A round led by Susquehanna Asia VC, with participation from Hearst Ventures and Signal Ventures, among other investors.

Nestia
Nov 19th, 2024
Portcast secures US$6.5M in Series A to enhance AI-powered supply chain visibility

Portcast founder and CEO Nidhi GuptaSingapore-based Portcast, a provider of real-time transportation visibility and predictive analytics, has secured US$6.Also Read: Headquartered in Singapore, Portca

TechNode Global
Nov 19th, 2024
Singapore's Portcast secures $6.5M Series A funding led by Susquehanna Asia VC

Portcast, the Singapore-based provider of real-time transportation visibility and predictive analytics, has on Monday announced it has raised $6.5 million in a Series A funding round.

e27
Nov 14th, 2024
Portcast raises $6.5M for AI visibility

Portcast Pte Ltd has secured $6.5 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered supply chain visibility.

Computer Weekly
Sep 13th, 2021
Newtown Partners invests into Portcast in $3.2M

Logistics startup Portcast has secured $3.2m in pre-Series A financing led by Newtown Partners – via the Imperial Venture Fund – with participation from Wavemaker Partners, TMV and Innoport, which join existing investors SGInnovate, among others.