Request for Proposal
Considering inviting Flexport to your RFP?
Prepare for RFP Season
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We've sourced RFP process best practices, pitfalls, and advice from our experts across the company to come up with the perfect template.
- A concise way to structure rates
- A list of potential variable surcharges
- A matrix of questions to establish criteria for a best-fit forwarder
Whether you're experienced with RFP processes or running your first one this year, Flexport can help. We’re here to support you on your bid transport journey and help you structure your bid on shipping to find the best partner for your needs. We can show you how to improve RFP process or how to write a request for proposal and get you the answers you need to ensure you're set up for success. Use Flexport's template as an example of an RFP that you can customize as necessary to make your own.
Prepare for RFP Season
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Order
Start Upstream with Order Management
Activate collaboration with your suppliers. With Flexport Order Management, you can submit orders, manage quantities, and discuss cargo ready dates. Keep every PO in sight from order to final mile.
Order
Start Upstream with Order Management
Activate collaboration with your suppliers. With Flexport Order Management, you can submit orders, manage quantities, and discuss cargo ready dates. Keep every PO in sight from order to final mile.
BOOK
Reserve Ocean Freight Without the Emails
Configure rules and suppliers can submit ocean bookings right in the Flexport Platform. Submit container size, incoterms, PO numbers, and any container add-ons, like premium discharge or no roll. A unified view helps you and suppliers stay aligned.
Track
Sell Goods While They’re Still at Sea
Track everything for total inventory control. Know where containers are at all times. Search for POs or SKUs on the water and sell what’s still in transit to keep your supply chain going strong.
Clear
Get Shipments Cleared Before They Hit Shore
Flexport customs brokers stay ahead of the game by filing ISFs for you and managing any exceptions with built-in escalation plans. Your shipments are cleared before the vessel even arrives in port.
Deliver
On Time Deliveries with the Flexport Platform
Trucking carriers track your containers’ last free day and schedule and confirm appointments. Your warehouse is ready to receive because they see when POs and SKUs will arrive.
