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CargoSphere

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Spec score 7.7 #5 of 27 in Freight Rate Management Software

What it is

CargoSphere is a cloud-based rate management solution and confidential Rate Mesh network for carriers, freight forwarders, NVOs, and shippers. Its SUDS tool loads static carrier-rate files into the cloud database for in-house contract and rate management. Rate Mesh lets carriers, forwarders, and shippers distribute rates privately to selected partners, with future updates delivered to established connections in real time. Forwarders can search rates from their own contracts, agents, and co-loaders, then build and format quotes in HTML or Excel. The platform supports internal RFQs as well as customer RFQs and guest access to sell rates. Activity tracking and reporting cover response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks. The Quote Module includes tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangement functions, with duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance. Listed integrations include CargoWise One and CaroTrans; a carrier API transfers contracts, amendments, and surcharge tariffs. Training, rollout coordination, and managed contract services are available. CargoSphere is a web product with pricing on request.

Spec sheet

Product
CargoSphere is a cloud-based global freight rate and contract management solution with a confidential Rate Mesh Network.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Intended users
CargoSphere presents solutions for carriers and consolidators, freight forwarders and NVOs, and shippers and BCOs.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Integrations
CargoSphere announced a CargoWise One integration with rate access and single sign-on, and an API integration for CaroTrans digital rate distribution.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Compliance
The Quote Module supports FMC tariff self-publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangements, with duplicate checks for TRIs and NRAs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Headquarters
North Carolina, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · cargosphere.com
Founded
1999Read 28 Sep 2026 · cargosphere.com
Analytics
CargoSphere says its activity tracking, analytics, and reporting tools monitor response times, win rates, and process bottlenecks.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Carrier API
The eSUDS Connector provides ocean carriers with an API to transfer confidential contracts, amendments, and surcharge tariffs to Rate Mesh.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Carrier distribution
Carriers control which partners see which rates, and established Rate Mesh connections receive future updates in real time.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Collaboration
The platform supports internal RFQs and lets customers submit RFQs or view sell rates through a guest system.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
FMC support
The Quote Module integrates tariff publishing and Negotiated Rate Arrangement features, including duplicate checks intended to support FMC compliance.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Implementation
The homepage says a branded CargoSphere system can be up and running in one day.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Managed service
Its premium rate management service can handle contract data entry, ongoing amendments, or short-term coverage and initial contract loading.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Ownership
CargoSphere became part of the WiseTech Global group in 2017.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Partner access
Customers can send RFQs through a forwarder’s system or view sell rates through a guest system created for confidential viewing.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Pricing availability
The opened maker pages provide contact details but do not state software plan prices.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Quote tools
Quotes can be generated in HTML or Excel, and Floodgate can update quotations when market conditions change.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Quoting
Forwarders can build quotes from buy rates, set quote display options, and generate quotes in HTML or Excel.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Rate file processing
SUDS reads static carrier-rate files into the CargoSphere cloud database so companies can manage contracts and rates in-house.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Rate management services
CargoSphere offers ongoing contract loading and amendment management, plus short-term help with initial contract loads or staff gaps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Rate Mesh
The Rate Mesh connects carriers, forwarders, and shippers to distribute and receive rates confidentially.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Rate network
Rate Mesh lets carriers, forwarders, and shippers distribute rates confidentially to selected partners in real time.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Rate quoting
Forwarders can search rates from their own contracts, agent partners, and co-loaders and get results in seconds.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Scale
The carrier platform is designed to support thousands of carrier contracts and millions of rates.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
SUDS
SUDS reads static carrier-rate files into CargoSphere’s cloud database to support in-house rate management.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Target users
CargoSphere serves NVOs, freight forwarders, beneficial cargo owners, and carriers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Training
Training includes on-site and web-based sessions, project management for larger rollouts, and on-demand videos.Read 4 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com
Training and support
CargoSphere offers on-site and web-based training, project coordination for larger rollouts, and an on-demand training video library.Read 3 Oct 2026 · cargosphere.com

Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Confidential rate sharing with selected partners
  • Quotes can be generated in HTML or Excel
  • Supports internal and customer RFQs
  • Offers training and contract-management services

Limits

  • Pricing is available on request
  • Web platform only

Who it suits

It suits carriers, consolidators, forwarders, NVOs, and beneficial cargo owners managing rates and sharing them with selected partners. Forwarders can also use its quote and RFQ tools to work with customers.

Verdict

CargoSphere brings rate-file management, partner distribution, and quoting into a cloud service. Organizations will need to request pricing and assess its rollout and service options.

Where Specifiction places it

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