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Quick Start Guide

Easy to Start and Easy to Use.
Unlimited Support and No Hidden Fees.

Instant shipment quotes, transparent surcharges, discounted 
carrier rates and comprehensive shipping tools eliminate complex 
freight management and give you simple, fast and efficient 
shipping.

Use FreightExchange as your freight brokerage platform or 
integrate your eCommerce store in a few clicks to simplify your 
processes even further.

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Getting Started

1

Create a company account

Enter your company details via the Signup screen.

2

Setup payment methods

Choose to pay as you go by credit card and/or pay one weekly invoice.

3

Add cards

Set up your credit cards via the Payments screen.

4

Get credit

Complete your credit application.

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Import orders from your online store

Setup your online stores via the Platform screen. The order details, including addresses, SKUs, packaging details & references will appear on the Quote screen ready for dispatch.

2

Set up accurate freight quotes

Setup the freight quoting functionality via the Platform screen.

3

Set up standard packaging

Setup your standard packaging details via the Packaging screen.

4

Branded tracking

Share branded tracking updates to your customers automatically by adding your logo and brand colours in the Branded Tracking screen.

How It Works

1

Get a quote

Enter the packaged weight & dimensions, origin and destination postcode to get an accurate quote before you ship.

2

Enter order details

Enter the full order details, including the pickup and delivery addresses, the packed weight & dimensions, and any special instructions via the Quote screen.

3

Select a carrier

FreightExchange will select the cheapest option based on the size and weight of the items for each order or you can select another service.

4

Select payment method

Choose to add the shipment to your weekly invoice or pay by credit card.

5

Print labels

FreightExchange generates carrier compliant labels and shipping documents that can be printed, one at a time, or in bulk from the Book screen.

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Book a pickup

Request a carrier pickup by selecting the orders you wish to dispatch and clicking Book Pickup from the Book screen.

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Track your shipment

Monitor the status of your orders and receive updates on any delays or issues via the Track page.

1

Update order details

Edit the order details, including the pickup and delivery addresses, the packed weight & dimensions or any special instructions via the Quote screening.

2

Select a carrier

FreightExchange will select the cheapest option based on the size and weight of the items for each order or you can select another service from the Quote menu.

3

Payment

Pay as you go or pay weekly based on the previous week's shipping activity. All invoices can be viewed and paid via the Invoice screen.

4

Print labels

FreightExchange generates carrier compliant labels and shipping documents that can be printed, one at a time, or in bulk from the Book screen.

5

Book a pickup

Request a carrier pickup by selecting the orders you wish to dispatch and clicking Book Pickup from the Book screen.

6

Track your shipment

Automatically email status updates to your customers with your company or store brand.

Tools & Settings

FreightExchange allows you to view your quotes, orders, bookings and shipments on each screen. You can also download your shipping details from the Report screen to analyse carrier performance and costs.
Company

View and edit your business number and head office address.

Your Company information is automatically added after sign-up. Your company address can also be added from your Address Book.
Reports

Browse and download all your shipping related data as one report from all carriers.

View and analyse all of your shipping costs, and carrier performance on a single page.

Address Book

View and edit your company, warehouse, customer, store and 3PL addresses.

Addresses will automatically be added to your address book as you ship.
Payment Methods

Add credit / debit cards to select when paying for your freight.

Add and manage your payment method before you start shipping freight.
Users

Add, delete and edit your company's users and their user permissions.

An unlimited amount of users can be added to your customer account.
Invoices

View, download and pay your weekly consolidated invoices from all carriers.

You can apply for weekly invoicing through our Fast Approval Credit Application here.
Products

Manage products for easier fulfilment and compliant documentation.

Products can be added to your shipments so you know exactly what is being sent.
Packaging

Manage frequently used packages for faster fulfilment and accurate quoting.

Save time on shipment entry by simply selecting your preconfigured packaging,
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Tags

Manage tags for easier categorisation of shipments and integrations.

Create custom tags for clear visibility across your shipping operations
Branded Tracking

Manage your customised tracking page so that it looks and feels like your own website.

Upload your logo and brand colours to customise your branded tracking page that is automatically sent out for every shipment.

Shipping Plug-ins

For more automation, you can connect your Shopify or WooCommerce store to FreightExchange with our simple shipping plugins, and within a few clicks, you can elevate your customer’s experience with your business.

Customers can accurately quote and track orders at your store check-out for faster dispatch. Orders feed directly into the FreightExchange portal ready for shipping. It’s really that easy.

Platforms

Manage your online ERP platforms and eCommerce integrations.

Shipping Plug-ins

From Quoting to Tracking Shipments in 4 Simple Steps

Instantly access freight quotes from trusted carriers and compare to make sure you are getting the best price. To start, click the +New button at the top of the screen. Enter your shipment details, origin and destination and you can compare quotes, all on one page!
1 Enter your shipment details
Add your shipment weights & dimensions here. Have multiple items to ship? Simply add another.
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2 Add insurance details
All shipments are insured for $500 automatically.

If you would like to purchase more insurance, enter the value you would like to be insured for here. You will be prompted to upload supporting documents on the Book Page.

Quick tips

From this page, you can also request volume rates, apply for credit or schedule a platform demo.

Once you ship to an address it will automatically be added to your address book.

3 Enter your shipment origin

Enter your Location Type, Country and Postcode.

Be sure to select the Tail-lift Truck box if you have no forklifts on site.

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4 Enter your shipment destination

Enter the Location Type, Country and Postcode or select an address from your Address book.

Be sure to check the Tail-lift Truck box if there are no forklifts on site and the Authority to Leave box if the carrier can leave the shipment.

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5 Choose your quote
Once you confirm you shipment details, quotes from multiple carriers will instantly populate, so you can easily compare rates, delivery estimates and review surcharges.

Choose the quote that works best for you and press select.
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Once you have selected your quote, you will navigate to the Quote Page. Here you can add any addresses that were not in your address book. You can also edit origin and destination information, review and change carriers, review surcharges, request help, or delete your quote.

If you have integrated your Shopify or WooCommerce store, your orders will automatically feed into this page with addresses and packaging.
1 Edit origin
To edit your origin or destination, hover over them and click the edit icon. You can add references and tags, edit the origin, destination, or packaging, and can even add products that you preconfigured in your settings. You can also edit your quote by clicking the  ...  button next to Get Labels.
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2 Review quotes
You can also review quotes and change carriers by hovering over the carrier and clicking the icon.
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Quick tips

On this page, you can search shipments by tags, references, or postcodes and filter by carrier or date.

3 View details
To view a full breakdown of your shipping surcharges, click Show Details.

Our rates include all applicable fees and charges so there are no nasty surprises down the track (*penalty fees, such as futile fees applied retrospectively are not included).
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4 Get labels
Once you have reviewed your shipment details and confirmed everything is correct, click Get Labels to move the shipment onto booking.
After you click Get Labels on the the Quote page, your shipment will move to the Book stage.
On this screen, you can upload supporting documents for extra insurance, download labels in bulk or one at a time, view shipment details, cancel the shipment or access support.
1 Book pickup
You can book pickups and download labels in bulk by selecting the boxes next to the shipments and choosing Download Labels then Book Pickup.
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2 High-value orders
If you are insuring your goods for more than $2,500, you will be asked to upload supporting documents on the Book page to purchase more insurance and book the pickup.

Within 1-2 hours, one of our team members will review your submission and process it. This charge will be added to your invoice.
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Quick tips

If you need guidance on how the FreightExchange Portal works, you can access our help desk on any page by clicking How it Works.

3 View more
Click on the  ...  button to view shipment details, download labels, cancel shipment, or get help.
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4 Labels

You can download and print labels for each shipment by clicking Labels.


When you are ready to book pickups, you can do so individually by clicking Book Pickup.

Once you have downloaded your labels and booked your pickups, your shipments will move to the Track page.

Here, you can review that status and details of all your booked shipments, repeat and track shipments and access support. You can also view shipment details, view and search manifests, and download labels or manifests.
1 Repeat shipment
Click the icon to repeat the shipment.
This will take you back to the New Quote page with all the fields pre populated and quotes ready for you.
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2 Track delivery
Click the icon to track your delivery.
Get real-time updates, so everyone always knows where orders are, without needing to call.
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Quick tips

From this page, you can also request volume rates, apply for credit or schedule a platform demo.

If you have shipped to an address already, it will automatically be added to your address book.

3 Get assistance
If you need assistance with any of your shipments, click the icon next to the corresponding booking to access same day email support.
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4 View more

Click the  ...  button to view shipment details, view and search shipment manifests, download labels, or download shipping manifests.

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Shipping Integrations

Simplify your shipping processes even further by integrating your Shopify or Woocommerce store. Once configured, your orders will feed directly into the platform with prefilled addresses, products, and packaging information.
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Shopify

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Product updates

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