Maritime Freight Exchange
Auctions and AI matching for sea freight
Find the best maritime freight rates with the SYMPHONI.A marketplace. Live auctions, AI-powered matching, digital contracts and maritime carrier scoring.
Live auction system
Post your sea freight requirements (containers, type, route, dates) and receive bids from multiple carriers in real time. Reverse auction format pushes prices down through competition. Auctions can run for hours or days, with auto-extension if last-minute bids arrive. The platform automatically validates carrier credentials before each bid.
- Reverse auction format for sea freight
- Live bidding from multiple carriers
- Auto-extension on last-minute bids
- Automatic carrier credential validation
- Container types: FCL, LCL, reefer, hazmat
AI matching for instant offers
If you don't want to run an auction, AI matching gives you 3-5 instant offers from the best-fit carriers. The algorithm considers route coverage, container availability, transit time, carrier rating, and historical price ranges. Average response time: under 2 minutes for major routes (Asia-Europe, Trans-Atlantic).
- Instant offers (3-5 carriers) without auction
- AI matches by route, capacity, transit, rating
- <2 min response on major routes
- Historical price ranges for benchmarking
- Automatic shortlisting based on your criteria
Digital contracts and execution
Once a carrier is selected, the platform generates the booking contract digitally with eIDAS-compliant signatures from both parties. Container booking is automatically transmitted to the shipping line via EDI (where supported) or email. Container tracking is then aggregated in Tracking IA for end-to-end visibility from origin to destination port.
- Digital booking contracts with eIDAS signature
- EDI integration with major shipping lines
- Auto-transmission of booking to carrier
- Container tracking via Tracking IA
- Document workflow (HBL, MBL, AWB) integrated
Key benefits
Live auction or AI matching modes
Average 12-20% rate reduction vs spot market
<2 min response time on major routes
eIDAS-compliant digital contracts
EDI integration with shipping lines
End-to-end container tracking
Frequently asked questions about Maritime Freight Exchange
Which shipping lines are integrated?
Major shipping lines (Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, Yang Ming, OOCL) plus 50+ regional carriers. EDI integration where supported, email fallback otherwise.
Which container types are supported?
FCL (20', 40', 40HC, 45HC), LCL (groupage), refrigerated (reefer), hazmat (with IMDG class), open-top, flat rack, tank containers.
How does the auction format work?
You post requirements (route, dates, container type, quantity). Carriers bid in real time, with prices going down. Auctions can run for hours or days. Last-minute bids trigger auto-extension to ensure fair competition.
Is there a fee?
Listing requirements is free. A small commission applies on completed bookings (1-2% depending on volume). Subscription plans with reduced fees available for high-volume shippers.
What about customs and documentation?
The platform integrates with the Forwarder Portal for customs documentation (HBL, MBL, AWB, customs declarations). All documents are stored and shareable in a single workspace per shipment.
Can I track containers after booking?
Yes. Container tracking is automatically aggregated in Tracking IA from the shipping line's API or AIS data. Visibility from origin port loading to destination port discharge.
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