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1. Technology overview
Freightos, active since 2011, operates a digital infrastructure for global freight, connecting importers, exporters, freight forwarders, airlines and ocean liners on one online marketplace to replace slow, manual freight quoting and booking.
The platform lets shippers instantly compare air, ocean and multimodal rates, book capacity digitally and track shipments in real time, while forwarders and carriers get dedicated tools such as Freightos for Forwarders and Freightos for Airlines to publish rates and manage sales online. In Q1 2026 the platform processed 425,000 transactions worth 343 million USD in gross booking value across 20,600 active buyer accounts.
2. Highlighted features & specifications
1. Instant rate comparison: shows air, ocean and multimodal freight rates side by side in real time.
2. Digital booking: lets shippers reserve freight capacity online without email or phone quotes.
3. Shipment tracking: monitors bookings from pickup to delivery on one dashboard.
4. Forwarder sales tools: gives forwarders a portal to publish rates and manage customer quotes.
5. Automated RFQ management: streamlines quote requests between shippers and freight suppliers.
6. Airline and ocean liner distribution: helps carriers sell capacity directly to digital buyers.
