Freight Forwarding Insights: Rates, AI and Quoting
Ocean rate updates, AI quoting tips and freight industry news to help your pricing team stay ahead.
Asia to US Ocean Freight Rates Are Up 11% as India Rates Climb 14%
Rates from Asia and India to North America have climbed since early August. Here's what's driving the increases and what it means for your quotes.
October 26, 2026CO3 Acquires Kinver: What It Means for Freight Technology
CO3 Technologies has acquired Norwegian freight cost intelligence provider Kinver, its first deal since splitting from sennder. Here's what it signals for freight data and AI.
November 4, 2026
Ocean Freight Rates: Dalian-Oakland Up 16% as India-US East Coast Rates Fall 21%
Asia-to-US rates are holding at a $11,600 median, but individual lanes are moving in opposite directions. Here's what the Starboard Freight Index shows this week.
November 3, 2026Canada's 50% Tariff List Changes on October 30
The US is revising which Canadian products face additional tariffs of up to 50% under Section 338. Here's what changed and what forwarders should check.
October 29, 2026
Case Study: How Ashron Saves 15–20% of Its Time on Freight Quoting with Starboard
Ashron needed new hires to quote without years of rate-sourcing experience. With Starboard, the team saves an estimated 15–20% of its time on quoting.
October 28, 2026Iran Targets Entire Sinokor Fleet Starting November 1
Iran says all Sinokor-linked vessels face legal action from November 1. Here's what it means for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and what forwarders should watch.
October 28, 2026
Case Study: More Quotes, Same Team: How A2S Logistics Keeps Up With Growth
A2S Logistics was growing faster than its quoting team could keep up. With Starboard, they now quote more without adding headcount.
October 20, 2026Case Study: How Core Logistics Reduced Freight Quote Preparation from 30 Minutes to One
Core Logistics handles thousands of quotes a month. With Starboard, quotes that took 20 to 30 minutes now take one, and overnight requests get sourced before the team arrives.
October 20, 2026
Maersk's US Fuel Surcharge Increase: Managing Freight Quotes with Starboard
Maersk's US inland fuel surcharge rises from $140 to $215 per container on November 1. Here are four things your quoting team needs to do before then.
October 15, 2026
How to Benchmark Ocean Freight Rates: Is Your Quote Too High?
Your customer says they have a cheaper rate. How can you be sure? The Starboard Freight Index lets you check any FCL quote against daily market averages across 2,000+ trade lanes.
October 12, 2026
Automate Rate Sourcing and Quote Building with Starboard Autonomous Mode
Starboard's Autonomous Mode handles AI freight quoting in the background — sourcing rates, comparing carriers, and building quotes before your team has to even start.
April 28, 2026
Why Your Freight Forwarding Business Can’t Afford Manual Data Entry
Scale your business without sacrificing accuracy or speed. Learn how Starboard’s AI-powered automation eliminates manual data entry errors, reduces costly delays, and boosts operational efficiency for freight forwarders.
April 23, 2026
Transform Freight Forwarding with Starboard's AI Quoting Agent
Meet Starboard’s AI-powered quoting tool: your key to boosting win rates, streamlining operations, and increasing profitability.
April 22, 2026
Optimize RFQ Season with AI: Faster Quotes & Better Rates for Freight Forwarders
AI-powered tools like Starboard can help small and mid-sized freight forwarders streamline their RFQ process, secure better rates, and improve efficiency this season.
October 25, 2024
How AI Can Solve Manpower Shortages in Freight Forwarding
Overcome manpower challenges in logistics by automating routine tasks, freeing your team to focus on strategic growth. Discover how this shift can enhance efficiency and position your business for long-term success.
September 23, 2024
The Future of Freight: How AI Can Slash Your Operating Costs by 50%
Explore how AI-driven solutions can cut costs by up to 50%, enhance efficiency, and position your business ahead of the competition.
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