About
Freightos is the world's leading online marketplace for international freight shipping, designed to make global trade frictionless for importers, exporters, freight forwarders, and carriers alike. At its core, the Freightos Marketplace allows businesses to instantly compare live ocean and air freight quotes from top providers and book shipments in seconds — no logistics expertise required. For enterprise shippers, Freightos Enterprise delivers a unified suite of tools including Terminal™ for real-time market intelligence, Procure™ for automated RFQs and rate insights, and Rate, Book & Manage™ for full shipment planning and execution. Clearit™ handles U.S. and Canada customs clearance, rounding out an end-to-end logistics solution. Forwarders benefit from WebCargo Forwarder™ and WebCargo 7LFreight™ for rate management, quoting, and eBooking, while carriers — including airlines and ocean liners — can distribute rates digitally and capture low-touch online sales through WebCargo Airline™ and WebCargo Ocean™. Freightos also publishes two widely used data products: the Freightos Air Index (daily air cargo rates across global trade lanes) and the Freightos Baltic Index (IOSCO-compliant container shipping benchmark). Interactive tools like a Freight Rate Calculator, Transit Time Calculator, Import Duty Estimator, and Carbon Emissions Calculator make it useful for both operational and strategic planning. Freightos serves industries including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, chemicals, oil & gas, and fast-moving consumer goods, and is used by global brands like PUMA and United Airlines for freight procurement and digital cargo sales.
Key Features
- Freightos Marketplace: Instantly compare live ocean and air freight quotes from top providers and book shipments in seconds without needing logistics expertise.
- Terminal™ Market Intelligence: Access real-time freight rate trends, supply chain disruptions, and market insights to support smarter procurement and tender negotiations.
- Procure™ Automated RFQs: Automate the full freight tendering process — from RFQ creation to rate comparison and award — reducing procurement cycles from days to minutes.
- WebCargo for Forwarders & Carriers: Digital rate management, quoting, eBooking, and online sales portal tools purpose-built for freight forwarders, airlines, and ocean carriers.
- Freight Indexes & Benchmarking Tools: Leverage IOSCO-compliant Freightos Baltic Index and Freightos Air Index for reliable rate benchmarking, contracts, and financial planning.
Use Cases
- An importer comparing live ocean freight rates from multiple carriers to find the best price for a container shipment from China to the U.S.
- An enterprise supply chain team automating their annual freight tender process using Procure™ to eliminate manual RFQ spreadsheets and accelerate negotiations.
- A freight forwarder using WebCargo to manage their rate cards digitally, generate instant quotes for customers, and accept eBookings online.
- A logistics manager using Terminal™ market intelligence to benchmark current rates against historical data before entering a carrier contract.
- An e-commerce company using the Freightos Marketplace to book air and ocean shipments without needing an in-house freight expert, tracking all orders in one dashboard.
Pros
- Instant Rate Comparison: Live quotes from multiple freight providers are available in seconds, eliminating slow manual negotiations and spreadsheet-based procurement.
- End-to-End Platform: Covers the entire freight lifecycle — from rate sourcing and booking to customs clearance, shipment tracking, and market analytics — in one unified suite.
- Serves Multiple Stakeholders: Purpose-built products for importers/exporters, freight forwarders, airlines, ocean liners, and trucking companies make it a true multi-sided marketplace.
- Industry-Recognized Data Products: The Freightos Baltic Index and Air Index are trusted benchmarks used by financial institutions and supply chain professionals globally.
Cons
- Enterprise Focus May Overwhelm SMBs: The breadth of products and enterprise features can feel complex for small importers or first-time shippers who only need simple booking tools.
- Full Features Require Paid Plans: Advanced capabilities like automated tenders, market intelligence, and API access are gated behind paid tiers; free access is limited to basic rate comparisons.
- Geographic Coverage Varies: Some features like Clearit™ customs brokerage are currently limited to the U.S. and Canada, which may limit utility for purely intra-regional shippers elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freightos and who is it for?
Freightos is an online freight shipping marketplace and software platform designed for importers, exporters, freight forwarders, airlines, ocean carriers, and logistics companies. It helps users compare rates, automate procurement, and manage global shipments digitally.
Is Freightos free to use?
Freightos offers free freight quote comparisons via the Freightos Marketplace. However, enterprise features such as automated RFQs (Procure™), real-time market intelligence (Terminal™), and API access require a paid subscription.
What types of freight does Freightos support?
Freightos supports ocean freight (FCL and LCL), air freight, and trucking. It covers major international trade lanes and provides tools for route planning, rate comparison, and shipment tracking across these modes.
Does Freightos offer an API for developers?
Yes. Freightos provides a Freight as a Service API suite through its Terminal API Portal, allowing developers to integrate freight rate data, booking capabilities, and market intelligence into their own platforms and systems.
What are the Freightos Baltic Index and Freightos Air Index?
These are industry-standard freight price indexes published by Freightos. The Freightos Baltic Index is an IOSCO-compliant container shipping benchmark used for contracts and financial instruments. The Freightos Air Index tracks daily air cargo rates across major global trade lanes.
