Step one: Generate a new quote request.
To make a new quote, push the “request quote” button on the right side of the header.
Step two: Complete all necessary information.
Select your preferred type of shipment. You can choose between full container load (FCL) and less-than-full container load (LCL).
Depending on the type of your shipment, you can now choose the transport mode. To do so, select one or multiple options in the “Transport Mode” line. For FCL shipments, you can choose between sea and rail as the means of transportation. For LCL shipments, the transport modes we offer include sea, air, sea/air and rail.
Following the selection of the type of shipment and the mode of transportation, please fill in both departure and arrival address in the “Route” line.
Below the maps section, you will need to complete some details regarding your cargo; again, depending on the type of your load, you will need to fill in different information. If you have various goods and commodities, you can add those by selecting “Add More Cargo” on the right side below the “Cargo Detail” section.
In case you have selected the LCL option for your shipment, please let us know when your load will be ready and select the corresponding time under “Cargo Ready Date”.
As a final step, you may select additional services, again depending on the kind of cargo (FCL/LCL) you want to ship. We offer insurance for your shipment, customs clearance completed by FreightHub and, in case you are an Amazon FBA customer, we can also do the packing and labeling for you. If you intend to ship dangerous goods or cargo with Forto that requires special equipment, please also select the corresponding option.
Now review the page and start the search. A pop-up window will open, which leads you to the third booking step.
Step three: Generate the request for EXW.
In the pop-up window, please specify that you would like to send your shipment as EXW in the “Additional Preferences” section. Also add the address once again; if possible, with the local characters, e.g. Chinese characters in China.
Now select “Request Quote Now”. Within a few hours, you will receive our quote by email.
