Spreadsheets hide fees—these 7 calculators expose the true FCL number before you quote.
1 · Why “Base-Rate” Quotes Fail
- Local charges vanish in spreadsheets—THC, BL, ISF, AMS, doc fees can exceed the ocean rate.
- Detention & demurrage remain invisible; each carrier’s free-day clock differs and erodes margin late.
- Old rate cards linger; a fuel-factor tweak last night can sink today’s quote.
2 · How We Scored Each Calculator
| Checkpoint | Max Points |
|---|---|
| Total-cost coverage (local charges, D&D, surcharges) | 30 |
| FCL depth & Incoterms | 25 |
| Live rate refresh (< 24 h old) | 15 |
| Speed & UI (≤ 10 s output) | 15 |
| Shareable output (PDF / link) | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
3 · 2025 Leaderboard – FCL Calculators
| # | Calculator | Score | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cogoport OS – Smart Supply Chain Planner | 93 | Full landed-cost accuracy with local charges & D&D shown up front |
| 2 | Freightos WebCalc | 88 | Quoting global lanes |
| 3 | iContainers Estimator | 83 | Quick FCL exports (Spain / USA) |
| 4 | GoComet Cost Predictor | 76 | Tender benchmarking for procurement teams |
| 5 | Boxnbiz Cost Tool | 72 | India-outbound FCL scenarios |
| 6 | PortCast Quote Sheet | 68 | Analysts modelling cost trends |
| 7 | DIY Excel Template | 61 | Offline fallback—misses real-time data |
4 · Inside OS Planning’s Instant Total (FCL-Only)
- Enter port pair & container size (20′ / 40′).
- Live Schedules from NVOCCs & MLOs.
- Origin & destination local charges attach instantly.
- Carrier-specific D&D free-day clock appears for comparison.
- Export a branded PDF or share link—complete per-box and grand totals.
5 · ROI – Spreadsheet vs OS (Per 40′ FCL)
| Metric | Spreadsheet Quote | OS Planning |
|---|---|---|
| Base freight | ₹106,000 | ₹106,000 |
| Local charges & D&D | Hidden ₹34,900 (arrives later) |
₹34,900 |
| Total landing cost | ₹140,900 | ₹140,900 |
| Invoice to Consignee | ₹110,000 | ₹145,000 |
| Profit / Loss | –₹30,900 | +₹4,100 |
6 · FAQ
- Is OS Planning only for container freight? Yes—FCL ocean shipments with real-time schedules , local charges, and D&D terms.
- Can I save my plans & schedules? Store carrier & port-pair plans for one-click reuse and comparison.
- How do I share quotes with customers? Export a branded PDF or share link directly—no manual copy-paste.
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