The Freight Cooperative

Ship Like a Large Volume Importer - Without being one

Small and medium enterprises importing from the Far East consistently pay higher freight rates simply because they lack container volume. The Freight Cooperative pools members together to negotiate directly with shipping lines, unlocking lower base rates and shared rebates normally reserved for major importers.

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What is the Freight Cooperative?

The Freight Cooperative groups small and medium-sized importers who combine their container volume to negotiate freight rates as one large importer.Individually, SMEs don’t ship enough containers to secure meaningful rebates or priority service from shipping lines. Together, we represent significant volume — giving our members access to pricing, leverage and recognition normally reserved for major importers.You keep full control of your shipments. We simply unlock the buying power you don’t get on your own.Why SMEs Pay More for Freight Today
• No individual volume to negotiate rebates
• Forwarder margins layered into every shipment
• No direct relationship with shipping lines
• Pricing volatility and unpredictable costs
• Limited negotiating leverage when markets tighten
Large importers don’t face these problems. Now, you don’t have to either.

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A Simple, Transparent Pricing Model

Members benefit from a predictable monthly base freight rate, negotiated directly with shipping lines on behalf of our members.On top of this, members receive a volume rebate based on the total number of containers shipped across the cooperative each month.Example:
If the cooperative ships 150 containers in a month, all members receive a rebate.
If the cooperative ships 400 containers, the rebate increases.
The more we ship together, the more you save.
There is no cost to join the cooperative. Our goal is simple: increase collective volume and return savings back to members. Each month, members receive an email with the latest base rate and rebate level so pricing is always transparent and predictable.

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: Why Join the Freight Cooperative?

• Lower freight rates through collective buying power
• Monthly rebates as cooperative volume grows
• Direct negotiation with shipping lines
• Predictable and transparent pricing
• Increased credibility with carriers
• Live tracking and visibility throughout the container journey
• Reduced reliance on traditional forwarder pricing
• Free membership — no joining fees or subscriptions
• Monthly base-rate update sent directly to your inbox
This is freight purchasing designed to improve your margins.

Built by Freight Professionals

The Freight Cooperative is led by experienced logistics professionals with deep relationships across global shipping lines and supply chain partners.Our mission is simple: give SMEs the same freight buying power as the world’s largest importers.Our team has decades of experience managing international freight, negotiating carrier contracts, and building logistics solutions for growing businesses.We understand the challenges SMEs face when importing from Asia — unpredictable pricing, limited leverage, and a lack of transparency. The cooperative was created specifically to solve these problems.Members gain access to modern tracking and visibility tools designed to remove uncertainty from international shipping.
• Live shipment tracking and milestone updates
• Exception alerts and delay notifications
• Central dashboard for shipment visibility
• Clear reporting across all cooperative shipments
You always know where your cargo is and when it will arrive.