What is the Ocean Freight Marketplace? how is this different from traditional ways of booking ocean freight?

The Ocean Freight Marketplace

An online platform that facilitates the booking of ocean freight services. It connects NVOCCs and freight forwarders with Feeder carriers & shipping lines to efficiently book space for their containers, arrange shipments, and handle logistics for transporting goods by sea.

The marketplace streamlines the process, providing a digital and convenient solution for managing ocean freight shipments.

How is the xChange Ocean Freight Marketplace different from traditional ways of booking ocean freight?

The Ocean Freight Marketplace enables seamless online booking with instant quotation and digital payments for Slots and SOC or COC ocean freight, while traditional methods often involve manual booking through mail or phone via third parties such as agents, leading to delays and uncertainties.