What happens when a freight rate expires mid-quote? When your quote outlives the carrier's rate
What happens when a carrier rate expires before the cargo moves: which date sets the rate, who pays the difference, and how to set quote validity safely.
GUIDES
Freight quoting, explained.
Short, practical answers to the questions forwarders actually ask about quoting. Written from the desk, not from a search result.
How do freight forwarders compare carrier rates from Excel, PDF and email? One layout for every format
How freight forwarders compare carrier rates from Excel, PDF and email: one layout, the small lines that change every rate, what gets missed, and a checklist.
How do you read a carrier rate sheet? Read past the number beside the container
How to read an ocean FCL carrier rate sheet: route, equipment, base rate, all-in vs plus, surcharges, validity, remarks and free time, with worked examples.
What are the best CargoWise alternatives for a small freight forwarder? Replace the system, or fix the quote desk
How to choose a CargoWise alternative as a small forwarder: full systems or quoting add-ons, published prices, first-year costs and what breaks when you switch.
How do you calculate chargeable weight for air freight? Divisors, rounding and the weight-break check
How to calculate chargeable weight for air freight: the 6,000 and 5,000 divisors, inches and pounds, rounding, weight breaks and non-stackable pallets.
How do you build a freight quote? A checklist for new pricing hires
How to build a freight quote step by step: scope the shipment, check rate validity, add every charge, state exclusions, and apply margin to the full cost.