Convoy Platform vs Flexport Control Tower

Convoy Platform is a freight marketplace where brokers and trusted carriers match and execute freight. Brokers can automate carrier negotiation, vetting, booking, tracking, status updates, document management, and payouts, while remaining the broker of record and responsible for customer relationships and shipment fulfillment. They can sync loads from a transportation management system through integrations or the Convoy Broker API, which supports event-based updates and webhooks. Carriers can find, bid on, and book loads through a free app for iOS and Android or the carrier web portal. Tools include instant booking, lane alerts, backhaul search, GPS fleet tracking, and in-app bill of lading submissions. Payment options include same-day, two-day, or 30-day terms, including QuickPay. The platform currently supports single-driver full truckload dry van, refrigerated, and flatbed freight, with live loading and unloading required. Carriers need active USDOT authority and applicable permits; interstate shipments require an active MC number, and safety rating or score may affect eligibility. DAT Freight Tech, LLC owns and operates the platform.

Flexport Control Tower is a paid web and API platform for supply-chain visibility and analytics down to the SKU level. It can show shipments handled by other carriers or forwarders, including freight Flexport is not moving. Real-time location, predicted arrival times, exception alerts and air, ocean, truck and rail coverage support shipment oversight. Booking Management provides carrier-performance, shipment-execution and allocation dashboards. Order Management uses purchase orders to display ordered, booked and in-transit units, with supplier scorecards. Supply Chain Optimization can recommend actions such as shifting air freight to ocean to improve container use and reduce costs. Flexport reports that early customers saved up to 10% on freight costs on average, while its optimization tool identified an average 7% increase in container utilization. The service offers API access and webhooks, native NetSuite integration, and connections to SAP, Oracle and Microsoft Dynamics through its public API and standard EDI. Pricing is on request, and the product page directs prospects to request a demo.