Freight Technology Platform Overview.
What is a freight technology platform?
A freight technology platform is a specially designed suite of applications that facilitates real-time freight price quotes from multiple carriers and couriers. With direct integration into our supplier delivery networks, it’s easy to compare prices, pickup and delivery times. Choose from a range of options to find the most competitive price and delivery time frames.
Are freight platforms cheaper for sending freight?
Australia has a vast internal network of roads, rail corridors and air routes which has created a competitive market in the freight, logistics and warehousing sectors. With so many carriers and couriers to choose from, you might think it’s cheaper to go direct to the service provider and get a freight quote.
Although it makes total sense to think going direct to the carrier means better pricing, it can be the complete opposite. Chances are, the quoted price will be from a higher priced rate card.
What is a rate card?
A rate card is a matrix of pickup and delivery postcodes, which is linked to weight values and collectively a price is allocated to create a base price quote to send your parcel from A to B.
This price, as stated before, can often be higher than the bulk or wholesale rates One World Courier has negotiated with the carrier. There are literally thousands of price variations out there (for the same delivery route), and every day there are thousands of carriers competing for your work.
However, using our live freight quoting and booking platform gives you the ability to instantly compare rates from multiple carriers who have the capacity to take your freight wherever you need it to go.
One World Courier created a freight marketplace, a bit like the hotel room booking site Trivago, or Booking.com. What we did was create a simple way for any business to sign up to our platform for a FREE account, so they can choose the best freight option that suits their price and delivery deadlines.
How do I choose the best service or carrier?
You don’t need to worry about if the carrier is going to deliver on an agreed time frame, because our platform only works with trusted and reputable carriers who have a good track record of delivery.
Having said that, we are living in a post-pandemic era and the freight industry is still recovering from a severe backlog of freight piling up in depots and distribution hubs all across Australia. Delivery times could be pushed out by a day here and there, although the freight companies we work with are continually investing in technology to improve their systems. Solving delivery challenges by integrating our smart freight software into our partner systems is what makes us a great choice.
If I’m interested in using this service, how do I sign up?
Signing up for a free account is easy. Just fill out the application form here. Once you’ve confirmed your email address, you’ll be able to start creating quotes and comparing prices from multiple carriers.
If you have any questions about using the platform or how it can save you money on sending freight in Australia, please contact us. We’re always happy to help!
What are the benefits of using a freight management platform?
Some of the main benefits of using a freight management platform (video) such as One World Courier include:
- Access to multiple carriers and couriers: You can compare prices and services from a range of carriers and choose the best option for your needs.
- Vetting and reputation: You can be assured that the carriers on our platform are reputable and have a good track record of delivery.
- Time and cost savings: Using a freight management platform can save you time and money by giving you access to competitive rates from multiple carriers.
Would I need to contact the carrier directly if I have questions about my shipment?
No, you would not need to contact the carrier directly because our dedicated support team are there to do all the work for you. When you think about it, this makes a lot of sense because our support team are experts in freight and know how to get in touch with the carrier quickly and get results.
We understand not everyone is familiar with freight, which is why we offer a FREE account so you can try our platform and see how it works. Additionally, there’s no sign up fees or ongoing charges to use the platform, in fact, you only pay when you book a shipment. How you pay for the shipment depends on how your account is set up. Choose from payment terms or instant payment when the order is placed. Either way, you have total flexibility over how you manage the financials.
Watch a video on how to manage financials with the One World Courier freight technology platform.
Shop around and compare prices
Feel free to use the platform to shop around and compare prices,because this is the best way to find the most competitive rates for your freight and shipping needs. Instead of offering just cheap pricing for freight pickup and delivery, we also help you to understand how the total freight price is calculated.
One World Courier also offer a range of other services to help businesses meet their freight shipping needs.
- A range of tracking and reporting features: You can track your shipments in real-time and generate reports on your shipping activity.
- Flexible payment options: We offer a range of payment options to suit your needs, including credit card, debit card, and bank transfer.
- A dedicated support team: Our team are on hand to answer any questions you have about using the platform or shipping your freight.
If you’re interested in finding out more about how we can help you save money on sending cartons, boxes, pallets etc, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to discuss your specific needs and how we can help you. Contact us today to find out more.
Choosing the best carrier for your immediate freight needs will depend on a number of factors, including the type of freight you are sending, the delivery deadline, and the price you feel offers good value for money.
One World Courier offers a live freight quote and booking marketplace which is FREE and easy to use.
All you pay for is the price of the freight pickup and delivery.