# Request New Companies

### Overview

One of the underlying technologies that powers Shipper CRM is our powerful Shipper Research Engine. We've used this to build up our database of shippers, and have recently opened the tool up as a beta for you to use.

If you search for a shipper that isn't currently available on the Magic Map, you can use our Shipper Research Engine to conduct on-demand research for the company that you are looking for. Our research engine will go out and do the research for you, and will update the Magic Map with any locations it finds.

<figure><img src="/files/adLBkz8ZZYtoBMR0i8qC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Use our research engine to request data for new companies</p></figcaption></figure>

### Accessing & using the research engine

1. In the filter toolbar, click on Shippers and type in the name of the shipper you are looking for. If it appears in the dropdown, there's no need to submit a research request.
2. If the shipper isn't currently available, a button will appear that says 'Research The Shipper'. Click this button.
3. A popup will open where you can submit information to be sent to the Shipper Research Engine. The engine requires the company name and the company website. Enter this information and click submit.
4. Our Shipper Research Engine will kickoff the research process. This typically finishes within a minute.
5. Once the research process is complete, you'll be able to view any locations we find.

That's it! It's super simple to request research on new companies.


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