Pricing Built Around
Your Cargo

No fixed tariff sheets. Every rate reflects the actual variables of your shipment — cargo type, route, timing, and compliance requirements.

How We Build Your Quote

Four inputs.
One precise number.

B2B freight pricing is not a catalogue. The cost of moving a pallet of industrial components from Hamburg to Gdansk is not the same as moving temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals from Frankfurt to Singapore. We quote against what you actually need to move.

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01
Cargo Specification

Weight, dimensions, commodity classification, hazmat rating, and any special handling requirements form the base of every calculation. Chargeable weight rules vary by mode.

02
Origin and Destination

Port pair or city pair, lane density, and current market capacity on that corridor. High-frequency lanes cost less. Niche origin-destination pairs carry a premium we will explain upfront.

03
Timing and Urgency

Planned shipments with 5 or more days of lead time qualify for contracted rates. Time-critical bookings, charter requests, and same-day cut-offs are quoted as priority freight with clear surcharge breakdowns.

04
Compliance and Documentation

Customs regime, import/export controls, certificate requirements, and GDP or temperature compliance add to the scope. We include standard customs handling in all international quotes.

Service Rate Framework

What drives cost by mode

Each freight mode has a distinct set of price variables. Understanding them shows you where to optimise your spend before you even ask for a quote.

Service
Key Rate Drivers
Typical Lead Time
Road Freight
EU-wide FTL & LTL groupage
Distance / corridor Payload (kg) Pallet count Hazmat class Time-critical flag
1–5 days
within EU
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Air Freight
Express & standard airfreight, worldwide
Chargeable weight Volumetric vs actual Urgency tier Commodity class Airport pair
1–3 days
international
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Sea Freight
FCL, LCL & reefer container services
TEU count (20' / 40') Port pair Commodity type Dwell time Reefer requirement
14–35 days
port to port
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Warehousing
Bonded & open storage, Hamburg hub
Pallet positions Dwell duration Pick frequency Special handling Bonded status
Ongoing
monthly contract
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Every Quote Includes

Standard in every engagement

These are not add-ons. Every Meridax engagement is built on these commitments from day one, regardless of shipment size or mode.

Dedicated Account Manager

A named logistics specialist owns your account. One contact for quotes, updates, and escalations — no call centres, no ticket queues.

Real-Time Shipment Visibility

Portal access with live tracking, milestone alerts, and document retrieval. Available for all shipment modes, from first booking to delivery confirmation.

Full Customs Support

Standard import and export customs clearance is included in all international quotes. Complex regimes or restricted commodity handling carries a declared supplementary fee.

Document Management

We handle Bill of Lading, CMR, airway bills, certificates of origin, and packing declarations. Electronic document delivery as standard; originals where required.

Cargo Insurance Brokerage

We broker cargo insurance on your behalf through our approved underwriting partners. Coverage options, limits, and premiums are included in your quote for informed decision-making.

Post-Delivery Analytics

A structured delivery report covering actual vs planned transit time, exception events, cost breakdown, and recommendations. Issued within 48 hours of final delivery.

Pricing Questions

Common questions before you quote

Direct answers to what clients ask us most when evaluating Meridax as a freight partner.

Full FAQ

No. B2B freight pricing is inherently variable — market capacity, fuel indices, port congestion, and cargo specifics change constantly. Publishing fixed rates would either overcharge clients on easy lanes or underserve them on complex ones. We issue bespoke quotes based on your actual shipment data and respond within two hours for standard requests.

Standard requests with complete cargo details are quoted within two business hours. Complex cross-modal or multi-leg shipments may require up to four hours if we need to engage specialist partners. For urgent or time-critical moves, call our ops desk directly and we will confirm capacity and cost within 30 minutes.

Yes. Clients with predictable freight volumes on defined lanes can negotiate quarterly or annual contract rates with guaranteed capacity. Contract pricing typically delivers 8 to 18 percent savings against spot rates, depending on volume and lane profile. Speak to your account manager to review whether your shipping cadence qualifies.

Our quotes are all-in wherever possible. Carrier-imposed surcharges (fuel, peak season, emergency bunker) are applied at cost and flagged explicitly on every quote document. We do not add handling margins to surcharges. The only items that can change post-quote are carrier surcharges outside our control — and we notify you the moment they are announced.

New clients start on 14-day net payment terms. Established accounts with a history of on-time payment are extended to 30-day net as standard, with 45-day terms available on request for high-volume accounts. We accept SEPA bank transfer and SWIFT. Credit card payments are available for spot bookings under €5,000.