The extranet provides clients with the flexibility to:
• Submit commercial invoice data
• View quotations by date range, port, container number, company reference   number or customer number
• Submit requests for quotations
• Retrieve and modify their contact information
• View billing information
• View a tracking log for a selected contact
• Create B/Ls that can be modified and approved online
• Create new contacts based on information on existing contacts reducing   redundant data entry
• Obtain shipment status as soon as it is entered into the system

XML APIs can be used to extract information directly from the client's legacy system, creating both a substantial value for the client an administrative shortcut for the forwarder. Commercial invoices and packing lists, for instance, can be created by the client and transmitted to the extranet where the relevant information is automatically extracted.

Data is migrated throughout the freight software system, automatically populating several documents that require part or all of the information submitted by the client. The potential exists for the client to complete up to 80% of the forwarder's initial administrative tasks.

Partner Integration
Browser-based access makes ForwarderLogic a no-expense freight software solution for trading partners and suppliers who gain up-to-the-minute information eliminating communications costs such as fax and courier. In addition to facilitating interactive collaboration with suppliers and partners, this comprehensive freight software allows the forwarder to bring smaller and geographically isolated trading partners into the electronic arena. The mutual reduction in cost and processing time for all parties solidifies the forwarder's position as a business partner.

Partner/Supplier Facing Extranet
The supplier can access the freight software via an extranet to enter or extract relevant shipment information. Once the data has been entered into ForwarderLogic, it is instantly available to all parties.

The extranet provides suppliers and partners the flexibility to:
• Retrieve and modify their contact information
• Update booking information (B/L number, voyage number, container   number, seal number, etc.)
• Access B/Ls, shipping manifests, certificates of origin and loading lists
• Transmit status messages such as arrival notices, loading/unloading times   and customs clearance notifications
• Enter costs associated with contracts as invoices are submitted

Flexibility
Open-architecture ensures compatibility with a number of different IT structures and is capable of supporting a number of different messaging technologies (EDI, XML, SOAP, etc.)

As a web-based freight software, ForwarderLogic permits transactions from any format to any format across multiple operating platforms, providing the forwarder with the seamless integration of services and encouraging the cooperation of multiple suppliers.