Request for Quotation

Definition

A formal document or online form submitted by a shipper to a logistics provider requesting a price quote and service proposal for a specific shipment. In time-critical logistics, RFQs are typically urgent — the shipper needs pricing and transit time within minutes, not days. FlashGL's online RFQ system provides instant estimated pricing for standard routes and service types, with human operations team confirmation within 30 minutes for complex or multi-leg shipments. Key RFQ data includes origin, destination, commodity, weight, dimensions, required delivery time, and any special handling requirements (DG, cold chain, etc.).