Real-time LCL Pricing and Bookings from Vanguard Logistics to be Available via WebCargo AcceleRate
Digital freight reaches real-time LCL from quote to booking within the WebCargo AcceleRate multimodal rate management and booking platform, in partnership with the Global leader in LCL, Vanguard Logistics
May 26 2021, LOS ANGELES/BARCELONA – Supply chain challenges in the wake of COVID-19 underline the demand for access to flexible less than container load shipping (LCL) options. As a result, Vanguard Logistics and WebCargo are partnering to provide
forwarders with real-time access to LCL spot rates, negotiated rates, and eBooking on WebCargo AcceleRate, the multimodal rate management and eBooking platform.
Extending WebCargo’s leading air cargo pricing and eBooking capabilities to ocean, the API connection with Vanguard Logistics includes global port-to-port coverage, as well as door rates connecting 20 origin and destination countries. This represents an important first for LCL carrier integration, providing additional flexibility for global forwarders and their customers.
“Over the past few years, Vanguard has focused on developing a cutting edge LCL platform that simplifies pricing, booking, and visibility for our customers,” said Graham Cousins, Chief Strategy Officer at Vanguard Logistics. “Integrations to other key platforms, like WebCargo AcceleRate, is a natural evolution, making LCL booking even more accessible and transparent to our customers.”
“Given the importance of LCL shipping, particularly evident over the past few months, meant that this was a mode where we wanted to drive further innovation” said Daniel Bataller, VP Operations at WebCargo “As a top-tier global LCL consolidator with a technology-driven mindset that matches our own, we’re proud to partner with Vanguard to make global freight smoother.”
More information about WebCargo AcceleRate, and other WebCargo digital freight solutions is available at webcargo.co
About Vanguard
As one of the founders of the industry, Vanguard Logistics has been at the forefront of freight consolidators across the less than container load NVOCC landscape for more than 40 years. With the largest network of offices in the world, Vanguard’s end-to-end service capability allows it to deliver the highest-performing, controlled, and compliant solutions to each step of its customers’ freight needs with complete integration of its LCL-related services including trucking, inter-point intermodal (IPI), warehousing, information technology, and customs management.
The result is the largest neutral NVOCC consolidator in the world with more than 3,300 staff in over 90 offices and a presence across more than 100 countries, all providing customers with remarkable reliability, frequency, and peace of mind.
For further information visit www.vanguardlogistics.com
About WebCargo, a Freightos Group Company
WebCargo® is the most advanced digitization platform for logistics service providers.
WebCargo Air is the leading platform for live air cargo rate distribution and bookings between hundreds of airlines and 2,000+ forwarders. Partners using fully digital eBooking and rate distribution on WebCargo include leading airlines, like Lufthansa, Turkish, Etihad Cargo, Air France KLM, IAG Cargo, SAS, Qatar Airways, and AirBridgeCargo. Logistics providers who are IATA members can access dynamic capacity, pricing, and eBooking by signing up at webcargo.co.
WebCargo AcceleRate® is the leading platform for enterprise freight forwarders to manage rates and automate sales, spanning ocean, air and land. Customers include Hellmann, Nippon Express, FedEx, Gefco, and more.
The Freightos Group also operates Freightos.com, the world’s largest digital freight platform for the trillion-dollar international shipping industry, and the Freightos Baltic Index, the only daily container index, in collaboration with the Baltic Exchange. Founded by serial entrepreneur Zvi Schreiber, Freightos is a logistics technology pioneer with a worldwide presence, and has raised $92 million from leading venture funds, including GE Ventures, Aleph and the Singapore Exchange.