Freight Base is a new online marketplace connecting UK freight forwarders with vetted carriers, offering unlimited job posting, competitive quoting, and a route-matching tool designed to cut empty running.
Freight forwarders and other organizations needing goods moved can post as many jobs as needed without a subscription or posting fee, then compare quotes from screened carriers before choosing who to book.
"Freight forwarders need a simpler way to reach quality carriers without eroding already tight margins," says Ian Nilsson-Forrest, co-founder and director of operations at Freight Base. "Ensuring a high level of trust between forwarders and carrier members is at the heart of what we do. That's the only way we can all flourish in a rapidly changing market, alongside rising overheads."
Key takeaways:
· Vehicle and service ratings are visible before a quote is accepted. At the same time, a carrier's identity stays private until then.
· A route-matching feature also notifies carriers of suitable loads along a planned journey or near their destination, helping them arrange backloads in advance rather than driving home empty.
· Every carrier is checked before their account goes live, with verification of insurance, licenses, proof of address, photo identification and right to work in the UK, followed by ongoing monitoring of document renewals and random account spot checks.
· Job listings can specify requirements such as temperature control, a tail lift, curtain sides, forklift access or ADR capability, and five-star feedback lets forwarders weigh service quality alongside price.
· Once a quote is accepted, both parties receive a confirmation email prompting them to verify job-critical details before the job goes ahead.
