CargoSphere
CargoSphere is a web-based rate management solution and confidential network for shipping partners.
What CargoSphere is
CargoSphere is a web-based rate management solution and confidential network for shipping partners. Its SUDS tool loads static carrier-rate files into a cloud database, while Rate Mesh lets carriers, forwarders, and shippers share rates privately with selected partners. Forwarders can search rates from their own contracts, agents, and co-loaders, then build quotes from buy rates and produce them in HTML or Excel. The platform supports internal RFQs, customer RFQs, and guest access for viewing sell rates. Activity tracking, analytics, and reports cover response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks. The Quote Module includes tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangement features, with duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance. Listed integrations include CargoWise One and CaroTrans, and a carrier API transfers contracts, amendments, and surcharge tariffs to Rate Mesh. CargoSphere also offers training, project coordination for larger rollouts, and managed help with contract entry and amendments. It is a paid product with pricing available on request.
Good
- Rate Mesh distributes rates confidentially to selected partners.
- Quotes can be generated in HTML or Excel.
- Supports internal and customer RFQs.
- Analytics cover response times and win rates.
- Offers training and managed rate services.
Watch out
- Pricing is available on request.
- The product is web-only.
- Direct carrier rate distribution can take a couple of weeks to implement.
Who it suits
CargoSphere is aimed at carriers, consolidators, freight forwarders, NVOs, and shippers managing contract rates and quotes. It may suit teams that need confidential rate distribution, RFQs, or assistance with contract loading and amendments.
Verdict
CargoSphere combines contract rate management, confidential partner distribution, and quoting tools for shipping businesses. Pricing is not published, and implementation timing can vary by solution.
The facts
Each one read from CargoSphere's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Analytics
- CargoSphere says its activity tracking, analytics, and reporting tools monitor response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Carrier API
- The eSUDS Connector provides ocean carriers with an API to transfer confidential contracts, amendments, and surcharge tariffs to Rate Mesh.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Carrier distribution
- Carriers control which partners see which rates, and established Rate Mesh connections receive future updates in real time.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- The platform supports internal RFQs and lets customers submit RFQs or view sell rates through a guest system.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The Quote Module supports FMC tariff self-publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangements, with duplicate checks for TRIs and NRAs.checked 4 Oct 2026
- FMC support
- The Quote Module integrates tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangement features, including duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Implementation
- The homepage says a branded CargoSphere system can be up and running in one day.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- CargoSphere announced a CargoWise One integration with rate access and single sign-on, and an API integration for CaroTrans digital rate distribution.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- CargoSphere presents solutions for carriers and consolidators, freight forwarders and NVOs, and shippers and BCOs.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Managed service
- Its premium rate management service can handle contract data entry, ongoing amendments, or short-term coverage and initial contract loading.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Partner access
- Customers can send RFQs through a forwarder’s system or view sell rates through a guest system created for confidential viewing.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Pricing availability
- The opened maker pages provide contact details but do not state software plan prices.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- CargoSphere is a cloud-based global freight rate and contract management solution with a confidential Rate Mesh Network.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Quote tools
- Quotes can be generated in HTML or Excel, and Floodgate can update quotations when market conditions change.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Quoting
- Forwarders can build quotes from buy rates, set quote display options, and generate quotes in HTML or Excel.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Rate file processing
- SUDS reads static carrier-rate files into the CargoSphere cloud database so companies can manage contracts and rates in-house.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Rate management services
- CargoSphere offers ongoing contract loading and amendment management, plus short-term help with initial contract loads or staff gaps.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Rate Mesh
- The Rate Mesh connects carriers, forwarders, and shippers to distribute and receive rates confidentially.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Rate network
- Rate Mesh lets carriers, forwarders, and shippers distribute rates confidentially to selected partners in real time.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Rate quoting
- Forwarders can search rates from their own contracts, agent partners, and co-loaders and get results in seconds.checked 4 Oct 2026
- Scale
- The carrier platform is designed to support thousands of carrier contracts and millions of rates.checked 4 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1999checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- North Carolina, USAchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Ownership
- CargoSphere became part of the WiseTech Global group in 2017.checked 4 Oct 2026
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