On Rate Management in a Dynamic Logistics World

The logistics sector is in constant flux. Geopolitical events can rapidly alter transport rates, necessitating logistics companies to continually adjust their pricing to remain competitive and accurately bill their end customers. While automated solutions exist, they are often costly and still require oversight, especially when companies apply their own rate structures for automatic shipment calculations.

Complex Rate Structures

Logistics rates vary significantly depending on the mode of transport (sea, air, or road) and specific routes. For instance, in sea freight, factors like High Cube, BAF, CAF, and ISPS surcharges come into play, not to mention local surcharges in euros and sea freight charges in USD. For companies transporting large volumes of goods, keeping their rate databases up to date is a considerable challenge in the current market, requiring meticulous and continuous management.

Our Services

At DataMondial, we assist numerous logistics companies in maintaining current rates. Our dedicated teams work daily on:

Monitoring and Updating Rates: We log into carrier websites to verify current rates, implementing any changes directly into our clients’ systems.
Managing Extensive Rate Lists: We ensure that comprehensive rate lists received from shipping companies remain up to date.

Supporting Booking Platforms: We operate behind the scenes of booking platforms where large companies, including well-known multinationals, book their transport, ensuring these platforms always have the most current rates.

Real-Time Processing

At DataMondial, we process large volumes of rates daily, ensuring they are updated in real-time. This is crucial for forwarders who rely on accurate rate information to provide correct quotes and invoices to their customers. Our work instructions are detailed and often include complex decision trees, enabling our employees to work accurately and consistently, even with the most intricate rate structures. As a result, our clients receive ready-to-import files, or we update their systems in real-time via the rate management module. Our team plays a critical role in efficiently managing logistics rates. With experienced supervisors acting as central points of contact, we ensure smooth communication between our team and the client.

Security and Compliance

At DataMondial, data security is paramount. We are ISO 27001 certified and GDPR-compliant, allowing you to trust our services with confidence. Our employees are well-trained and operate under strict service level agreements to guarantee the highest quality and reliability.

Adapting to a Changing World

DataMondial assists logistics companies in an ever-changing world. By managing and updating rates, we ensure our clients remain competitive and maintain profitability. Our support saves time and reduces the complexity of rate management, enabling companies to focus on their core activities. This not only makes the work more enjoyable but also significantly reduces stress and errors, allowing commercial staff to provide accurate quotes in a very short time.

Curious about what DataMondial can do for your company? We process over 105 different logistics back-office activities for leading logistics service providers.

Contact us for a non-obligatory consultation.

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