CargoWise ERP Glossary - Key Terms & FAQs

Our CargoWise ERP Glossary Terms provide clear, concise definitions of key terms used in CargoWise, helping users navigate the system with confidence. Along with these definitions, we've included in-depth FAQs to clarify complex concepts, ensuring you get the most out of your CargoWise solutions.

Dynamic Rate Calculation

Last updated: June 27, 2025
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CargoWise’s Dynamic Rate Calculation is a significant feature that allows logistics companies to use real-time freight rates, assuring accurate, fast, and competitive pricing. Instead of depending simply on static rate tables, this feature uses real-time data from integrated carrier systems, rate engines, and third-party sources to represent current market movements, fuel surcharges, seasonal tariffs, and promotions.

This functionality is especially valuable in fast-paced logistics operations where rate fluctuation might affect business margins. CargoWise enables organizations to maintain pricing integrity across customer quotations, bookings, and bills by automating rate modifications. It also supports multi-modal shipments and lane-specific pricing, providing increased flexibility. Rate calculation becomes more efficient and scalable as there are fewer human entries and pricing inaccuracies. It enables logistics organizations to provide transparent, competitive pricing to their customers while increasing internal cost management and profitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is dynamic rate computation different from standard pricing models?

Traditional pricing schemes rely on fixed rate sheets, which may go out of date quickly. Dynamic rate calculation uses live data sources to keep rates up to date and reflect current market conditions.

Can CargoWise work with outside rate providers?

Yes, CargoWise integrates with a variety of third-party rate suppliers and carriers. This allows the system to pull up-to-date rate information for air, sea, and land modes directly into your workflow.

Does this feature allow you to calculate several currency rates?

Yes. Dynamic Rate Calculation integrates easily with CargoWise's currency conversion tools, implementing exchange rates and currency standards to assure pricing accuracy across global operations.

Is the dynamic rate calculation adjustable for individual trade lanes?

Yes, users can customize rate rules and preferences depending on trade lanes, client contracts, cargo types, and geographies to tailor the rate automation to their own company requirements.

Can you use this tool for both quoting and invoicing?

It supports the whole pricing lifecycle, from quotation generation to final invoicing, ensuring consistency and removing anomalies between estimated and billed amounts.