Key Facts
- •Freight factors: commodity type, quantity, load/discharge ports, laycan, loading/discharging rate
- •Supported freight terms: FIOS (Free In, Out and Stowed — owner not responsible for loading/discharging or stowage costs), FIO (Free In and Out — owner not responsible for loading/discharging costs), FIOST (Free In, Out, Stowed and Trimmed — owner not responsible for loading/discharging, stowage or trimming costs)
- •Quote process: submit an inquiry on our website (including your preferred freight term) → a dedicated account manager responds with a written quote within one business day
Frequently Asked Questions
How is break bulk freight calculated?⌄
Freight is quoted based on commodity type, quantity, load/discharge ports, laycan and loading/discharging rate, confirmed in the written quote after your inquiry.
What's the difference between FIOS, FIO and FIOST terms?⌄
FIO means the owner is not responsible for loading/discharging costs; FIOS additionally excludes stowage costs; FIOST further excludes trimming costs. The choice affects freight quoting and cost allocation.
How soon will I get a quote after submitting an inquiry?⌄
A dedicated account manager responds with a written quote proposal within one business day.
What information should I include in an inquiry?⌄
Cargo name, quantity, load/discharge ports and laycan; optionally, your target freight rate and preferred freight terms to speed up matching.
Want a specific freight quote?
Submit an inquiry noting your preferred freight terms, and a dedicated account manager will respond with a written quote within one business day.