{"id":96,"date":"2018-06-12T20:00:09","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T20:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gocomet.com\/blog\/?p=96"},"modified":"2023-10-06T11:07:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T05:37:25","slug":"know-the-market-freight-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gocomet.com\/blog\/know-the-market-freight-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"GoComet Freight Index: Know the market freight rate."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Is the market rising or is it falling? Did this question ever cross your mind?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SENSEX! I am not talking about that but you are close enough! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever seen an index for global freight? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look no further. Introducing GFI, <a href=\"https:\/\/gocomet.in\/gocomet-freight-index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoComet Freight Index<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GoComet Freight Index is a shipping index reflecting the fluctuation of spot rates (port pairwise) in international shipping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GFI is based on data aggregated from shippers, freight forwarders and carriers who use the\u00a0<strong>GoComet Platform for export <a href=\"https:\/\/gocomet.com\/freight-quotation-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">freight negotiation<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The data is obtained in real-time from the carriers as well as the freight forwarders on which shippers have booked their cargo, giving a precise representation of the prevailing market rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The GFI can help you in the following ways:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Budgeting, Reporting and Analytics:<\/strong>\u00a0 GoComet provides you with a constant flow of accurate and reliable data for your trade routes. This information helps you to pre-plan your budgets for your operations and use reports later to evaluate and analyze freight performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Negotiating:<\/strong>\u00a0By knowing the market rates for your trade lanes, you can negotiate better with your forwarders and squeeze out their margins to get maximum savings.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Become Market Leader:\u00a0GFI can give you an idea about the current market rate. Then it is up to you to strategize and become the leader in your market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the best thing is that it is free of cost!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what are you waiting for? Go and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gocomet.com\/contact-us\"><strong>subscribe today<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About GoComet<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A ready-made <a href=\"https:\/\/gocomet.com\/freight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LRM solution<\/a> that solves all your logistics operations related hurdles and brings instant savings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool is perfect for the logistics manager, in-house executives, warehouse in-charge even for your vendors.<br><br>Along with <a href=\"https:\/\/gocomet.in\/gocomet-freight-index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Freight Index<\/a> also check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/gocomet.com\/sailing-schedule\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sailing Schedule<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gocomet.com\/invoice-matching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Invoice matching software<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is the market rising or is it falling? 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