Upply Contract Management

Overview

Upply Contract Management is a transport-contract tool for teams that need negotiated carrier rates and surcharges carried into shipment assignment. It suits organizations managing established carrier agreements; the main trade-off is that it applies contract terms rather than comparing offers or managing bids.

It brings rate cards and pricing conditions into one repository, then prioritizes matching carriers when assigning shipments. That makes it a focused choice for contract execution, not a procurement workspace for finding or negotiating better rates.

Key features

Rate cards and negotiated pricing

Users can import rate cards with origins, destinations, validity periods, freight types, and pricing conditions. Supported structures include per-kilometre, zone-based, pallet, and shipment rates, along with other carrier-negotiated models. Centralizing varied terms can help teams apply the right agreement without managing separate rate files.

When a matching rate card is available, its carrier is prioritized. After selection, the negotiated rate and applicable surcharges are applied. This supports dispatch against existing contracts, but the lack of rate comparison means teams cannot use it to identify the cheapest matching carrier.

Surcharges

Teams can configure included, fixed, or indexed fuel surcharges, as well as custom surcharges. Rules are applied during shipment assignment and remain editable, which provides flexibility when charges need adjustment. Accessorial rules are supported, but there is no carrier bid management.

Integrations and data protection

Upply describes an API-first architecture for connections to TMS, WMS, ERP, and CRM systems. Its APIs are intended to support automation, plug-and-play integration, real-time market and pricing data, and large data volumes. The range is relevant to teams connecting contract workflows to existing systems, though the platform is offered on web and API rather than a stated desktop or mobile app.

Upply says it is SOC 2 certified and GDPR compliant, with annual independent audits, regular penetration testing, and hosting in France for Contract Management. It also describes encryption in transit and at rest, secure backups, restricted access, and explicit deletion policies. Customer service is available by email and phone Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CET.

Pricing

Upply uses a freemium model. The Carriers and freight forwarders plan is free, with free registration and no commitment. This is the clear starting point for those groups managing carrier terms, though no separate seat or usage allowance is specified.

The Shippers plan has custom pricing: it is an annual subscription based on the number of shipments published on the platform. Shipment volume determines the subscription, so shippers should weigh expected volume against the value of applying negotiated terms during assignment. Unlike the free registration plan, the shipper offering carries an annual commitment; no other plan tiers are described.

Platforms

Upply Contract Management is available via web and API. The API-first approach is suited to teams integrating contract data with transport and enterprise systems; users seeking a stated native mobile or desktop application should consider another option.

Who it's for

The broader Upply Freight Management platform is designed for shippers, carriers, and freight forwarders. Contract Management is most compelling for carriers and freight forwarders that want free registration, and for shippers that publish shipments and need negotiated conditions applied at assignment. It is less appropriate for teams whose core workflow is comparing rates or running carrier tenders.

Pros and cons

• Centralizes diverse rate cards: origins, destinations, validity periods, freight types, and several pricing structures can be managed together.
• Applies negotiated charges during assignment: matching carriers are prioritized and applicable surcharges are applied after selection.
• Free registration for carriers and freight forwarders: those users can start without a stated commitment.
• Shipper cost varies by volume: the annual subscription may be harder to forecast when shipment counts change.
• No rate comparison or bid management: teams cannot use it to compare carrier offers or run bids.

Alternatives

Browse the Freight Rate Management Software category to compare products in the same area. Choose cargo.one if its free Starter plan’s basic features and limited Export Agent functionality fit your needs, or consider its Enterprise plan with custom pricing.

Freightek Rate Management may suit teams looking for a web-based option with a free trial, a free plan capped at 5 users and 100 GB/year storage, or a Standard plan at $145 a month. Loadar is worth considering for shippers seeking a free plan that includes contract, flexible, and spot tenders, ERP integration, shipment visibility, and an audit trail.

Infor Public Sector is another option, with pricing available by contacting Infor. Freightos may fit teams seeking ocean pricing data: its Individual Starter Ocean plan is $119 a month, billed annually, and includes six months of historical data, weekly and daily pricing for 12 lanes, one user, and one custom shipping route. Magaya Rate Management offers a subscription-based license with pricing available by request. CargoSphere is a paid web-based alternative. DAT RateView Analytics is another paid web option, with custom-quote pricing for RateView Analytics and its Ratecast add-on.

Verdict

Choose Upply Contract Management if your team needs to organize carrier rate cards and apply negotiated conditions and surcharges when assigning shipments, particularly if you are a carrier or freight forwarder seeking free registration. Shippers should assess the annual, shipment-volume-based subscription. Look elsewhere if comparing carrier rates or managing bids is central to your work.