The global shipping industry is on high alert, reacting and preparing for tariff changes under the Trump administration. Fluent Cargo’s newly developed Market Index Pricing moves to curtail uncertainty and help organisations navigate market volatility.
US President Trump’s trade war has and will continue to create significant shifts in trade flows and pricing as new tariffs are implemented or renegotiated. This environment has accelerated the need for real-time market intelligence tools that can help logistics professionals make informed decisions amid rapidly changing conditions.
One such solution comes from freight services provider Fluent Cargo, which recently unveiled a new market comparison feature.
Fluent Cargo introduces market index pricing tool
Fluent Cargo’s growth is predicated on providing global freight services which organisations actually need. The company recently introduced its latest feature: Market Index Pricing. This powerful new tool empowers users to make immediate, informed decisions about shipping strategy by comparing contract and spot rates against real-time market data.
The market need
The shipping world is full of uncertainties and disruptions. With no governing body to police prices, shippers, service providers, and carriers are subject to constantly changing market conditions. Fluent Cargo developed Market Index Pricing to ensure customers’ rates are in line with market expectations, helping them navigate any uncertainty with confidence.
By understanding 30-day market trends, users can plan and execute shipments more strategically, reduce costs, and increase margins. The tool also enables more effective collaboration with supply chain partners by basing discussions on solid and up-to-date market intelligence.
With Market Index Pricing, users can input their contract pricing and track it against live market rates, providing the intelligence needed to act quickly and decisively. Unlike traditional rate tools that simply provide pricing information, this feature focuses on actionable insights that help determine if a change in approach is needed.
Whether shipping via ocean or air, the Market Index Pricing provides accurate benchmarks across all regions globally. Users can understand market index rates for different cargo types, including 20′, 40′, and LCL (kgs), with both long and short-term rate perspectives to suit various planning needs.
Streamlined integration
Market rates are automatically displayed alongside route and schedule searches, ensuring planners get instant insights without any manual effort. This seamless integration means better decisions can be made on the spot, saving both time and resources.
Users can also save and monitor up to 9 lanes automatically by choosing the rate cards important to them.
Decisions are only as good as the data behind them. Fluent Cargo maintains stringent data source minimums to ensure the integrity of its market indexes. High minimum data thresholds guarantee that the benchmarks represent true market conditions.
Solutions like this represent a growing need in the freight industry, as companies develop more sophisticated tools to help supply chain professionals navigate unpredictable market conditions. With tariff changes looming, the ability to quickly adapt shipping strategies based on real-time market data has become increasingly critical.
As the logistics sector continues to face challenges from policy uncertainty, technological solutions that provide pricing transparency are essential components of resilient supply chain management.
To explore Fluent Cargo’s new Market Index Pricing, click here.