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How to Request a Quote from Members in the Network- Freight Forwarders

Click Network from the top menu bar, then select "Request a quote".


Select your shipment type: FCL\ LCL\ AIR.


Select your Shipment terms- FOB\ Ex Works\ FCA.


For FOB, insert the origin port name and specify the ready date.


For Ex Work, insert the city name, zip code and specify the ready date.


For FCA, insert the origin port name and specify the ready date.


Choose the delivery type by inserting either the port name or the the final address and zip code.
Choose delivery type: either port name or final address

Select the container type, specify the number of containers and If your shipment is overweight, click the corresponding button.


Note: You can add more container types by clicking Add a row and remove them by clicking the trash bin icon.


If your shipment requires refrigeration, select the required reefer container type and Indicate the temperature.


Enter the type of commodity you are shipping.


If you're shipping dangerous goods, Click the designated button and enter the classification and UN number.


If you have a target rate, you can specify it in the provided field.


Add any extra comments or information in the Remarks section.


If you have any notes or remarks that you would like to keep private and visible only to you, there is an option for that as well.


If you require services by a customs broker, click this button.


Your contact details will automatically appear on the form. You also have the option to add more contacts from your company: Upon clicking on this line, A dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to select additional contacts from your team.


If you have a specific timeframe by which you need to receive offers, you can easily specify it as well.


We offer you several options to specify who will receive your request:

Option 1: Choose By Country: You can select agents based on their location: either in the origin country or the destination country. Once you choose, click on "Send to selected countries" to submit your request
Note: If your country is either the origin or destination, you won't be able to select partners in that country.


Option 2: Send worldwide: You can send all the agents all over the world, by clicking on "Worldwide" and "Send to selected countries"


Option 3: Custom Selection: If you wish to direct your request to specific agents, click the "Custom Selection" button.


Clicking on "Custom Selection" will open a window with our members directory. There you can choose your partners or you can handpick agents, based on filters such as country, services, last log in- just scroll down to view them all.


If you're interested in learning more about a specific forwarder before making your selection, click on "View Profile" and A new window will open, displaying the agent's full profile.


To choose an agent you'd like to send your quote request to, click the grey box located on the upper right side of each agent's listing. You can choose multiple forwarders that will receive your quote. After you've made your selections, proceed to click the "Send Request" button. This will send your quote request to all agents you've chosen.

Updated on: 15/10/2023

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