Spot requests
Source one-off or urgent shipments with clear cargo, route, date and transport mode requirements.
Specialized Workflows
Logistics procurement
From spot shipments to periodic agreements: bring logistics providers into one request and evaluate prices alongside service terms.
A shared basis for quotes on every route
Bring requests and supplier quotes together in Tenflex. Define shipping requirements upfront and make decisions using comparable information.
Invite multiple logistics providers to one request
Manage spot and periodic sourcing needs
Evaluate prices alongside operational conditions
Request management
One platform for spot and periodic requests
Periodic requests
Share routes, expected shipping volumes and service terms for a defined period in a common sourcing scope.
Multiple provider invitations
Invite several logistics providers to the same request. Collect quotes against the same criteria to simplify evaluation.
Evaluation criteria
See the full picture behind every quote
Look beyond the freight rate when selecting a quote. Define questions to suit your request and evaluate providers’ answers on a consistent basis. Use the topics below as examples of evaluation criteria.
- Freight
- Compare transport rates, currencies and the services covered by each price.
- Demurrage
- Evaluate free time and the demurrage charges that may apply when it is exceeded.
- Transshipment
- Review direct and connecting services, transshipment points and related lead times.
- Ports
- Compare loading and destination ports, port charges and whether those charges are included.
- Delivery terms
- Evaluate each quote against the requested delivery terms and the responsibilities of each party.
- Timing and other terms
- Include transit time, quote validity, additional fees and service scope in your decision.
Plan your next logistics procurement with us
Explore how Tenflex supports quoting and evaluation for your spot and periodic shipping needs in a demo.