Rates

RFQ

Send rate requests to multiple vendors at once.

The RFQ module creates Requests for Quotation, sends them to many vendors simultaneously and collects their quotes.

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Request for Quotation
Send rate requests to many vendors at once.
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Create New RFQ
Starts a full RFQ form.
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Total RFQs — 24
RFQs created so far.
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Pending Responses — 8
RFQs still waiting on vendors.
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Quotes Received — 45
Vendor quotes received.
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Active Vendors — 12%
Share of vendors actively responding.
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Quick RFQ / RFQ History / Vendor Directory
Tabs: new RFQ, past RFQs, vendor list.
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RFQ Title *
Required name, e.g. 'Shanghai to Los Angeles – 40HC'.
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Transport Mode
Ocean, Air or Road.
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Container Type
Equipment such as 20 STD.
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Origin * / Destination *
Required ports or cities.
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Cargo Type
What is shipped, e.g. Electronics.
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Incoterm
Trade term such as FOB.
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Weight (KG) / Volume (CBM)
Cargo size used for pricing.
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Select Vendors
Vendors receiving the RFQ; '+' adds a vendor, 'Select All' picks all.
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Search vendors
Find a vendor by name.
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Vendor row
Name, mode, specialty and star rating (Maersk 4.8).

Hover a number to highlight its explanation. Click the screenshot to zoom.

Total RFQs, Pending Responses, Quotes Received and Active Vendors.

Quick RFQ, RFQ History and Vendor Directory.

Build a full request with lane, cargo and vendor selection.