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How to use the Volatility Index
Leverage WebCargo by Freightos’ Volatility Index to assess the risk associated with quoting customers at current rates, and create a sense of urgency to encourage bookings, helping customers lock in prices before potential fluctuations occur. Watch ...
Index Linking on Freightos Terminal
Index‑linked freight contracts keep rates aligned with the market, so you’re not stuck renegotiating every time prices swing. Instead of a fixed number, the contract references a benchmark - like “97% of FBX01” - and updates on a set schedule ...
How to use the volatility index for static rate quoting
Using the Volatility Index on WebCargo, you can make informed decisions about the rates you use to quote your customers. Within the quoting tool, available in the Professional & Enterprise pack types, you can view static and dynamic rates side by ...
Does the index include spot or contract rates?
Yes - both. In Terminal, you can switch between Spot and Contract using the rate‑type toggle, and view one at a time for clean apples‑to‑apples comparisons. FBX and FAX are spot benchmarks. In the same interface, you can benchmark contract rates on ...
Does the index include door to door pricing (land, customs, handling etc)?
Freightos Terminal benchmarks (including FBX/FAX) reflect the main freight leg only - not full door‑to‑door quotes. For ocean freight, rates are calculated CY‑to‑CY (Container Yard to Container Yard). For air, they’re airport‑to‑airport. That means ...