SeaRates.com has ever been a business booster for freight forwarding business across the globe. Thousands of fan forwarders were supporting SeaRates customers and hundreds of daily shipping leads, converting table freight rates to online bookings and equipping their websites with cutting edge digital tools for logistics.
Since 2020, when SeaRates.com became part of DP World, the classical SeaRates logistics network was rebranded to Digital Freight Alliance - a neutral non-exclusive network of freight forwarders and brokers dealing with Sea, Land, Air freight and associated services. Being a backbone of SeaRates in regards to freight rates and services, DFA creates a scope for effective forwarding business. Use our tools for exchanging rates, transport, finding cargoes or tendering.
SeaRates.com platform is an extensive tool for finding the best match of loads in your area and respective your specialization. Wide range of parameters allows you to effectively filter needed cargoes. Set up settings in your dashboard, and auto search function will notify you of the recent relevant freight requests. You can also connect external messenger notifications.
Optimize empty container lookup, reduce empty runs, save time and money on inconvenient pick-up locations. SeaRates Logistics Map helps you to find needed number of containers on the selected Carrier in literally seconds - across any area, or in nearby radius. Close backhaul deals like a pro. Collaborate efficiently with your network and grab extra-profit from the computerized assistance and slashing inefficiencies.
Online bookings – grow your sales!
Wanna sell 24/7? As easy as it can be! Online never sleeps - just load your rates to the system. Boost productivity and lower operating expenses by adding our proprietary technology to your brokerage. Automate carrier negotiation, vetting, GPS load tracking, status updates, document management, payment, and more to save you time and money. No more wasted time tracking down trucks with endless calls, emails and document checking - manage all shipment paperwork for approval, including BOLs, proof of delivery, and inventory photos, which are uploaded directly by carriers within 24 hours after a shipment is completed.
To avoid misinterpretation on what’s included in the rate, misreading of Incoterms and to increase customer satisfaction from fast and timely request processing, SeaRates has created Structual Quotes - a system that eliminates mismatches in services included into the offer. Now you can quote a lead within seconds, and make every offer look professional and attractive.
Make your own or associated assets visible to thousands of shippers across SeaRates.com, LandRates.com and AirRates.com to show what specifically you are offering. Add vehicles, warehouses and more on the Logistics Map to start receiving offers from shippers. Flexible parameter configuration allows you to customize every listing, whether it is truck, container, wagon or even a ship or an aircraft. It takes around 20 seconds to create such an offer, or you can use a bulk spreadsheet upload to make it even faster, or by connecting your TMS via API.
Become a truly digital freight forwarder by making your website look technological. Convert your company page into a sales-manager who will elevate your brokerage. Freight calculator, cargo tracking, shipping schedules, your own mobile application and more - this all becomes available to you with SeaRates. With automation of the booking process and full software kit, your customers will never go to competitors.
Need to quickly find a truck to fulfill your multimodal delivery, or solve a similar task? Piece of cake. Use Logistics Map search and filtering to access thousands of offers from fellow forwarders and fleet owners directly. Automatically reach carriers every day, at any time — even while you sleep — to make sure you find the right trucks at a competitive cost, helping you stay ahead in the market. Access a large network of reliable carriers - owner-operators and small carriers aggregated onto one streamlined platform. This reliable, readily available capacity flexes as your customers’ demand fluctuates.
Our built-in messenger with simple, intuitive interface and AI enhancement allows you to send messages and files to your employees and partners. It gives you ability to efficiently collaborate on the platform, save necessary facts, syncronize it with external messengers and platforms and master your experience on Desktop of Mobile device.
Interested in API integration options?
Freight rates, tracking status, shipping schedules and more are created by SeaRates Dev team for you. Business automations are bringing the new prosperous future, especially in such complicated industry as transport and logistics.
Our continuous risk, safety, and quality models continuously monitor carrier risk and performance, helping you ensure your loads are in good hands while mitigating theft, fraud and double brokering to provide you peace of mind. Expand your network and deliver better customer service while minimizing risk. Moreover, DFA Premium members have extra tier of payment protection, ensuring they are guarded properly.
Accelerate carrier payouts and simplify your payments. By accessing DP World’s logistics finance, you can be sure your bills are paid in advance, and you can expect a decent credit based on your KYC. We facilitate payment on your behalf, enabling your vendors to receive payouts with fast and flexible options.
