{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"DefinedTerm","name":"Optical Character Recognition","description":"Optical Character Recognition (OCR) automatically converts printed or scanned text into machine-readable digital data through image analysis. In freight and customs operations, OCR captures bills of lading, commercial invoices, packing lists, customs declarations, and shipping labels, feeding the extracted information directly into TMS, WMS, or customs platforms—eliminating manual keying. The technology delivers particular value in high-volume document environments such as container terminals, l","inDefinedTermSet":{"@type":"DefinedTermSet","name":"Frachtportal Logistics Glossary","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary"},"url":"https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/optical-character-recognition","inLanguage":"en","dateModified":"2026-06-26T18:27:33.434270","citation":"https://www.britannica.com/technology/optical-character-recognition","markdownMirror":"https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/glossary/en/optical-character-recognition","provider":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Frachtportal","url":"https://www.freight-academy.com"},"quickSummary":"Optical Character Recognition · Optical Character Recognition (OCR) automatically converts printed or scanned text into machine-readable digital data through image analysis. · Quelle: https://www.britannica.com/technology/optical-character-recognition"}