{"id":2730,"date":"2014-05-29T10:55:18","date_gmt":"2014-05-29T15:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/?p=2730"},"modified":"2014-05-29T10:55:18","modified_gmt":"2014-05-29T15:55:18","slug":"compare-freight-quotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/2014\/05\/29\/compare-freight-quotes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Compare Freight Quotes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/freight-quote-screen-shotc.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2708\" src=\"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/freight-quote-screen-shotc.jpg\" alt=\"freight quote screen shotc\" width=\"193\" height=\"87\" \/><\/a>How to Compare Freight Quotes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>How do you compare freight quotes to make sure you really are seeing the bottom line cost and comparing them equally?<\/p>\n<p>The best way to protect yourself and ensure you are seeing a true cost from your forwarders is to provide the most accurate information possible and also define the terms of the quote and what your expectations are in return.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When you request pricing from your forwarders<\/strong><\/em>, the key is to define the terms of response very clearly in the beginning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Define your Incoterms<\/strong>:\u00a0 (EXW, FCA, DAP, DDP, etc.) click here for <a href=\"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/2013\/03\/25\/incoterms-2010-overview\/\">Incoterms Review<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Give as much detail as possible<\/strong>: Pickup and Delivery city with zip codes, actual weight and dimensions of the cargo, value of the goods, HTS Codes, etc. <a href=\"http:\/\/supfrt.com\/news\/2014\/05\/22\/basic-information-required-obtain-freight-quote\/\">Basic Information Required to Obtain a Freight Quote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Delivery Expectations:<\/strong>\u00a0When does the cargo need to be to its final destination?\u00a0 When is it ready to move?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Special Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>Hazardous goods, special loading\/unloading requirements or restrictions, time sensitive, temperature sensitive, fragile, etc\u2026\u00a0 These factors can significantly change the quoting of your shipments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stipulate response format:\u00a0<\/strong>Tell your forwarders what charges you want quoted separately or grouped together.\u00a0 Example:\u00a0 \u201cPlease list all charges separately and quote freight charges separate from fuel and security surcharges\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Now when you compare your quotes received, you should have some consistency in the responses you receive back and will be able to identify the different charges each forwarder has presented to you.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Items to check when comparing your freight quotes<\/span>:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Where is the freight quoted to and from:<\/strong>\u00a0 Check to see what the forwarder has listed as the port\/airport\/address of departure and the port\/airport\/address of destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the Incoterms:<\/strong>\u00a0 Make sure the forwarder has the correct Incoterms on their quote.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Service Level:\u00a0 <\/strong>You may receive quotes back with multiple service level options.\u00a0 Make sure these service levels are defined with estimated transit days as well.\u00a0 If a service is being quoted as \u201cguaranteed\u201d make sure you get a clear definition of that service and what that guarantee covers and entitles you to.\u00a0 Guarantee does not always mean free!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Read the fine print:<\/strong>\u00a0 Read the notes in the quotes that you received for charges that \u201cmay apply\u201d or fees that are \u201cexcluded\u201d in the rates presented.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ask Questions:\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0Get to know your forwarders and don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions and clarify information you are receiving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be cautious of the quotes that come in significantly lower than the others.\u00a0\u00a0We all like a good bargain, but be sure to ask questions to ensure you really are being given a true cost without stipulations.\u00a0 Get it in writing!<\/p>\n<p>There are so many variables in transportation that can greatly increase or reduce your freight costs.\u00a0 The more details you can provide on the front end will benefit you by easing the comparison process.\u00a0This will greatly reduce the risk of your shipments costing more in the end due to additional accessorial charges, additional handling or your shipment being quoted at a service level you did not need.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact me at <a href=\"mailto:across@supfrt.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;font-family: Calibri;font-size: medium\">across@supfrt.com<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or call 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