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Carrier Selection Tool

Find the best carrier for your shipment

AI-Powered10 Major CarriersSmart RecommendationsReal-time Pricing

Carriers

10

Trade Lanes

6 Major

Pricing Data

Seasonal

AI Scoring

Multi-factor

Carrier ManagementVendor SelectionLogistics Optimization

Carrier Selection Tool

Compare ocean carriers across reliability, cost, transit time, and coverage metrics to find the optimal partner for your shipping needs.

Shipment Details
Enter your shipment requirements
Selected Route
ShanghaiRotterdam
Priority Weights
Adjust what matters most for your shipment
30%
30%
20%
20%

Priority Distribution

CostReliabilityTransitCoverage
Top Recommendation
COS

COSCO Shipping

Score: 73.6/100

Ocean AllianceGlobal

$1,700

30 days transit

How It Works

Our carrier selection tool analyzes multiple factors to recommend the best carrier for your specific shipment:

  1. Enter your shipment details (trade lane, containers, season)
  2. Adjust priority weights based on your needs
  3. Review the AI-powered recommendation
  4. Compare alternative carriers
  5. Download your customized quote
Key Selection Factors

Cost Efficiency

Competitive rates across seasons

Reliability Score

Schedule & on-time performance

Transit Time

Speed of delivery

Service Coverage

Network breadth & depth

Scoring System

Each carrier receives a weighted score based on your priorities:

  • Cost Score0-100 pts
  • Reliability Score0-100 pts
  • Transit Score0-100 pts
  • Coverage Score0-100 pts

Total = Weighted average based on your priorities

Trade Lanes Covered
Major ocean freight routes analyzed

Asia - Europe

Shanghai → Rotterdam

10 carriers

Asia - US West Coast

Shanghai → Los Angeles

9 carriers

Asia - US East Coast

Shanghai → New York

8 carriers

Trans-Atlantic

Rotterdam → New York

6 carriers

Intra-Asia

Shanghai → Singapore

8 carriers

Asia - Mediterranean

Shanghai → Genoa

7 carriers
2M Alliance
Maersk & MSC
  • Largest combined capacity
  • Extensive global coverage
  • Multiple weekly sailings
Ocean Alliance
CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
  • Strong Asia-Europe presence
  • Competitive trans-Pacific rates
  • Growing market share
THE Alliance
Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
  • High reliability scores
  • Strong trans-Atlantic service
  • Quality-focused operations
Pro Tips
  • Prioritize reliability for time-sensitive cargo
  • Book 3-4 weeks in advance during peak season
  • Consider alliance membership for network benefits
  • Check seasonal rate variations for cost savings
  • Use multiple carriers to reduce supply chain risk
  • Review carrier performance quarterly for contracts
Common Mistakes
  • Selecting carriers based only on lowest price
  • Ignoring schedule reliability for urgent cargo
  • Not checking trade lane-specific performance
  • Overlooking peak season capacity constraints
  • Single carrier dependency for all shipments
  • Not considering total landed cost
Frequently Asked Questions