Carrier API integrations
FRAI connects to carrier APIs for live rates and capacity
FRAI integrates with carrier APIs so rates, capacity and updates feed quote automation and your live reference directly, with fresher numbers at quote time, working with your existing systems and no rip and replace.
Quote #Q-4821
Quote sentRFQ: 2×40ft Felixstowe → Rotterdam
from ops@northwind.com
Hi, please quote 2×40ft HC, gross 24t, ready 14 Jun, delivery to RTM port. Need rates asap.
FRAI is reading this email…
What it does
What carrier API integrations do
FRAI connects to carrier APIs so rate and capacity data flows into quote automation and the live reference. Quotes are built on fresher numbers, and updates feed the operational view automatically.
- Pull live rates and surcharges into the quote builder.
- Feed capacity and availability into scheduling and planning.
- Bring carrier updates onto one shipment, one live reference.
- Reduce manual rate lookups and out-of-date quoting.
RFQ #4821 · 2×40ft FXT → RTM
Structured request · sent to 42 suppliers
Best next action
Award Supplier A: £1,180, valid 14 days
Common problems it solves
What it fixes
Quoting on stale rates and looking up capacity by hand slows teams down and erodes margin. Carrier API connectivity removes that friction.
Stale rate data
Manual rate sheets go out of date, so quotes are built on old numbers.
Slow lookups
Checking rates and capacity across sources by hand slows every quote.
Manual re-keying
Carrier data is copied into quotes and systems by hand.
Example workflows
How teams use carrier API integrations
Quote request → live-rate quote
- 1A quote request is parsed onto the live reference.
- 2FRAI pulls live rates and surcharges from carrier APIs.
- 3A draft quote is built on fresher numbers automatically.
- 4The operator reviews margin and sends in minutes.
Capacity check → planning
- 1Capacity and availability are pulled from carrier APIs.
- 2The data feeds scheduling and planning on the live reference.
- 3Planners commit work against real available capacity.
- 4Updates flow back to the operational view automatically.
Related FRAI modules
Modules that work with this integration
FRAI works with your existing systems, with no rip and replace. These modules use this connection.
Quote Automation
Turn inbound quote requests, emails and rate data into structured, fast quotes.
Scheduling & Planning
Plan jobs, assets and people against real operational capacity on one screen.
Email-to-Ops Automation
Convert inbound and outbound email into structured operational actions automatically.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the Carrier APIs integration with FRAI.
Which carrier APIs does FRAI connect to?
FRAI connects to carrier APIs so live rates, surcharges, capacity and updates feed quote automation and your live reference. Specific carriers depend on your operation; FRAI works with your existing connectivity rather than replacing it.
Does FRAI replace our rate management tools?
No. FRAI works with your existing systems and pulls carrier data into quoting and planning on one shipment, one live reference. There is no rip and replace of your rate sources or TMS.
How does live rate data improve quoting?
When a quote request lands on the live reference, FRAI pulls current rates and surcharges from carrier APIs and assembles a draft quote on fresher numbers, so operators review margin and send in minutes instead of hunting stale sheets.
Can carrier capacity feed into scheduling?
Yes. Capacity and availability from carrier APIs feed scheduling and planning on the live reference, so planners commit work against real available capacity and updates flow back automatically.
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