A freight discovery tool is a search tool that helps you find and compare freight rates from trusted, verified freight forwarders and logistics providers. You can find rates and book FCL, LCL, Air, and Domestic services. In addition, you can add services like customs clearance, doorstep pickup, and delivery.
In the left sidebar menu, click on the Discover Rates button.
Once the page opens, select the service you want to search rates for.
Start by choosing the type of shipment - FCL, LCL, Air, or Domestic services from the top right corner.
Next, click on the type of shipment you want to proceed with.
FCL Shipment
Once you click on FCL Shipment, start by entering all the required details.
Start by entering the ‘Origin of Shipment’ and ‘Destination of Shipment’ in the given text box.
Search via port name/code for FCL shipment services.
You don’t have to enter the full name. A drop-down list will offer you the most relevant suggestions.
Icons will help you distinguish between:
Dry port/ Inland container depots
Seaport
Next, fill in the container count, size, and type details. Pro-Tip: Wondering how to select the right container Click Here to know more
Choose the ncoterm based on Import/Export, to know more about the incoterms Click Here
Note: Once you select your incoterm, advanced filters will help you choose several services such as Origin/Destination Transportation and Customs clearance.
Fill in the cargo weight per container in metric tonnes.
When you’ve finished filling in all the details, click Search Rates.
Based on your search, the page will reload and provide you with multiple freight rates quoted by various suppliers for your next shipment.
Hover over your desired rate to see a full breakdown of your FCL shipment cost in the right-side panel.
You can also check the basic freight, transit time, and destination free days for each result.
You can sort your visible freight rates results on the basis of the freight cost, transit time, and destination free days.
LCL Shipment
Once you click on LCL Shipment, start by entering all the required details.
Start by entering the ‘Origin of Shipment’ and ‘Destination of Shipment’ in the given text box.
Search via port name/code for LCL shipment services.
You don’t have to enter the full name. A drop-down list will offer you the most relevant suggestions.
Icons will help you distinguish between:
Dry port/Inland container depots
Seaport
Once you select the ‘Origin of Shipment’ and ‘Destination of Shipment.’
Next, fill in the commodity, packages count, volume (in cubic meters), and weight (in kgs) details.
Did you know: You can determine LCL freight costs based on volume (CBM) and weight of your cargo. Just input the length, width and height of your consignment and our calculator will tell you the exact volume of your cargo.
Choose the incoterm based on Import/Export, to know more about the incoterms Click Here.
Note: Once you select your incoterm, advanced filters will help you choose several services such as Origin/Destination Transportation and Customs clearance.
When you’ve finished filling all the details, click Search Rates.
On the basis of your search, the page will reload and provide you with multiple freight rates quoted by various suppliers for your next shipment.
Hover over your desired rate to see a full breakdown of the cost of your LCL shipment in the right-side panel.
You can check the basic freight, transit time and destination storage for each result.
You can sort your visible freight rates results on the basis of the freight cost, transit time and destination storage days.
Air Shipment
Once you click on Air Shipment, start by entering all the required details.
Start by entering the ‘Origin of Shipment’ and ‘Destination of Shipment’ in the given text box.
Search via airport name for Air Services.
You don’t have to enter the full name, drop-down list will offer you the most relevant suggestions.
Icons will help you identify Airport:
Next, fill the commodity/service, packages count, volume (in cubic metres) and weight (in kgs) details.
Pro-tip: Don’t know how to calculate the weight and volume? Click Here
Choose the incoterm based on Import/Export, to know more about the incoterms Click Here.
Note: Once you select your incoterm, advanced filters will help you choose several services such as Origin/Destination Transportation and Customs clearance.
When you’ve finished filling all the details, click Search Rates.
On the basis of your search, the page will reload and provide you with multiple freight rates quoted by various suppliers for your next shipment.
Hover over your desired rate to see a full breakdown of the cost of your Air shipment in the right side panel.
You can sort your visible freight rates results on the basis of the freight cost and transit time.
Domestic services
Now you can also choose various domestic services to smoothen out your road transportation.
Once you click on Domestic Services, start by entering all the required details.
Start by entering the ‘Origin of Shipment’ and ‘Destination of Shipment’ in the given text box.
Search via port/airport name, city or pincode for Domestic Services.
You don’t have to enter the full name, drop-down list will offer you the most relevant suggestions.
Domestic services allow you to choose Full truck load, less truck load, haulage or trailer services.
Fill in the basic cargo details such as Commodity, truck type and number of trucks for FTL/LTL services.
For Haulage and Trailer services fill in the Container count, size and type.
Special rate request
Need a particular carrier, extra destination free days, or a better rate? Use the “Start Special Rate Request” option to negotiate and customize the best freight rates for your shipment, preferably with the shipping line of your choice.
Just as you would negotiate for better rates and prices with a traditional freight forwarder or service provider, this feature helps you do the same on an online platform.
