Inquiry Checklist
- •Required: company name, contact person, email, cargo name
- •Core: quantity/weight (e.g. 5,000 MT), load port (e.g. Shanghai), discharge port (e.g. Jakarta), laycan
- •Optional: target rate and currency, freight terms (FIOS/FIO/FIOST)
- •Additional: hold requirements, special clauses, other contact details
- •Heavy-lift: single-piece dimensions and weight, number of pieces, site conditions, delivery date
- •Response: written quote within one business day
Frequently Asked Questions
What information does a shipping broker need for a quote?⌄
Cargo name, quantity/weight, load port, discharge port and laycan are essential; target rate, freight terms (e.g. FIOS) and hold requirements help. Heavy-lift cargo needs dimensions, weight and handling conditions.
What do FIOS and FIO mean?⌄
They define who pays for loading, discharging, stowing and lashing, which affects how rates compare — see our guide on how break bulk freight is calculated.
Can I ask for a quote without a target rate?⌄
Yes, the target rate is optional; we quote based on commodity, volume, route and laycan.
How quickly will I hear back?⌄
Within one business day, with a written quote.
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