What is extracted
Cargo type, quantity, DWT, ports, laycan, broker details, raw text and confidence score.
Example broker email: "MV OCEAN STAR open Continent 58k dwt prompt, pref Med / WAF." That line can become a structured vessel record with name, DWT, open area, direction and source trace.
How scope stays controlled
The broker chooses mailbox folders and date range before import.
Why source review matters
Structured fields are faster to search, but the source email remains the final reference before action.
Proof point: the desk gets searchable extracted records without losing the original broker wording behind them.
Where it fits
Email parsing is the first layer before matching, exporting or feeding structured data into other systems.
What LaycanMatch does not do: it does not remove the broker from review or pretend every ambiguous circular should be trusted without context.
Who this is not for
If the desk does not rely on broker email as a core source of cargo and vessel opportunities, this feature matters much less.