Port of Loading

Quick Tip #18
Develop a Request for Quotation (RFQ) form to simplify the process of securing freight rates

By standardizing the process when securing freight rates, you can control the quality of work and make the review of the rates easier.

Adding detailed information (i.e. full commodity description, dangerous goods details, special handling requirements, facility characteristics, etc.) makes every quotation more accurate and competitive.

Indicate shipment frequency and annual volume to qualify for savings tied to volumes. A proper RFQ form makes it much easier to compare “apples to apples” when sourcing freight quotes from various carriers.