CargoSphere is web-based software for managing shipping rates and distributing them among carriers, forwarders, and shippers. Its SUDS tool brings static carrier-rate files into a cloud database for in-house contract and rate management. Through Rate Mesh, companies can share rates confidentially with selected partners, with future updates sent to established connections. Forwarders can search rates from their contracts, agents, and co-loaders, then create quotes from buy rates in HTML or Excel. The platform supports internal RFQs, customer-submitted RFQs, and guest access to sell rates. Its activity tracking and reporting cover response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks. The Quote Module supports tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangements, including duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance. CargoSphere lists integrations with CargoWise One and CaroTrans, as well as a carrier API for confidential contracts, amendments, and surcharge tariffs. The paid product runs on the web; pricing is available on request. Training and managed rate services are also available.
Who it is for
CargoSphere is aimed at carriers and consolidators, freight forwarders and NVOs, and shippers and BCOs that need to manage or share rates. Its RFQ, quoting, and reporting tools may also suit teams coordinating rate information with partners.
What is good
- Imports static carrier-rate files into a cloud database.
- Shares rates confidentially with selected partners.
- Creates quotes in HTML or Excel.
- Supports tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangements.
- Offers training and contract-management services.
What to know first
- Pricing is available on request.
- The listed platform is web only.
- Direct carrier distribution can take a couple of weeks to implement.
Verdict
CargoSphere combines rate-file management, confidential partner distribution, quoting, and RFQ workflows in one web platform. Consider it if those functions match your shipping operation; contact the company for pricing and implementation details.
Compared on freight rate management software
- Rate comparison
- Yes
- Contract management
- Yes
- Accessorial rules
- Yes
- Rate input methods
- mixed
