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CargoSphere
North Carolina, USA
What it is
CargoSphere is a paid web-based rate management solution and confidential Rate Mesh network for shipping partners. SUDS loads static carrier-rate files into a cloud database for in-house contract and rate management. Rate Mesh lets carriers, forwarders, and shippers distribute rates privately to selected partners in real time. Forwarders can search rates from their contracts, agents, and co-loaders, build quotes from buy rates, set display options, and produce HTML or Excel quotes. The platform supports internal RFQs, customer RFQs, and guest viewing of sell rates. Activity tracking, analytics, and reporting cover response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks. Its Quote Module supports tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangements, with duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance. Listed integrations include CargoWise One and CaroTrans, plus a carrier API for contracts, amendments, and surcharge tariffs. CargoSphere offers training, rollout coordination, and managed contract-entry services. Pricing is available on request.
For and against
For
- Confidential real-time rate distribution
- Static file and API rate inputs
- HTML and Excel quote generation
- RFQ and guest access workflows
- FMC-oriented tariff features
Against
- Paid product
- Pricing is available on request
- Carrier distribution can take a couple of weeks to implement
The verdict
CargoSphere combines cloud rate management, confidential partner distribution, quoting, RFQs, analytics, and tariff tools. It also offers integrations and managed services, with pricing and implementation details requiring direct discussion.
Who it suits
CargoSphere suits carriers, consolidators, freight forwarders, NVOs, shippers, and beneficial cargo owners managing shipping rates. It is designed for organizations needing confidential partner distribution and quote workflows.
On the record
- Analytics
- CargoSphere says its activity tracking, analytics, and reporting tools monitor response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks.cargosphere.com · read 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.cargosphere.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Carrier distribution
- Carriers control which partners see which rates, and established Rate Mesh connections receive future updates in real time.cargosphere.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- The platform supports internal RFQs and lets customers submit RFQs or view sell rates through a guest system.cargosphere.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The Quote Module supports FMC tariff self-publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangements, with duplicate checks for TRIs and NRAs.cargosphere.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- FMC support
- The Quote Module integrates tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangement features, including duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance.cargosphere.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Implementation
- The homepage says a branded CargoSphere system can be up and running in one day.cargosphere.com · read 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.cargosphere.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- CargoSphere presents solutions for carriers and consolidators, freight forwarders and NVOs, and shippers and BCOs.cargosphere.com · read 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.cargosphere.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Ownership
- CargoSphere became part of the WiseTech Global group in 2017.cargosphere.com · read 4 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.cargosphere.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Pricing availability
- The opened maker pages provide contact details but do not state software plan prices.cargosphere.com · read 3 Oct 2026
- Product
- CargoSphere is a cloud-based global freight rate and contract management solution with a confidential Rate Mesh Network.cargosphere.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Quote tools
- Quotes can be generated in HTML or Excel, and Floodgate can update quotations when market conditions change.cargosphere.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Quoting
- Forwarders can build quotes from buy rates, set quote display options, and generate quotes in HTML or Excel.cargosphere.com · read 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.cargosphere.com · read 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.cargosphere.com · read 4 Oct 2026
