Managing pharma and perishable cargo is a race against the clock—and Modal Trade was wasting precious hours hunting down rates, formatting quotes, and juggling information across sources.
They needed a faster, clearer way to manage ocean freight. Cargofive delivered.
Who’s Modal Trade?
Based in Brazil, Modal Trade is a specialized freight forwarder handling pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive cargo—where speed and precision aren’t optional.
We couldn’t automatically compare provider rates or create template quotations, and the excessive use of Excel sheets with manual data often led to mistakes. This inefficiency slowed us down and hindered our productivity.
Hélcio De Gaspari, Modal Trade’s Director, knew the old way of working wasn’t sustainable. He led the charge to modernize their quoting process without sacrificing reliability.
We couldn’t automatically compare provider rates or create template quotations, and the excessive use of Excel sheets with manual data often led to mistakes. This inefficiency slowed us down and hindered our productivity.
Here’s What Changed
- Centralized rate management from multiple carriers
- More agility in responding to customer requests
- Less time spent on admin, more time on growth
- Better decisions based on clean, organized rate data
No more clutter. No more chaos. Just clarity.
Smart Freight for Complex Cargo
Quoting time-sensitive shipments demands more than speed—it requires accuracy and confidence. Cargofive gave Modal Trade both.
Now, they quote faster and smarter—without second guessing rate sources or missing deadlines.
Before Cargofive, it could take up to two hours to respond to a quote. Now, it takes just 15 minutes. It’s a considerable difference. This allows our sales team to respond even more quickly and efficiently to customer requests. Cargofive has also helped reduce incorrect billing and significantly boosted our operational efficiency.
What You’ll Learn Inside the Full Case Study
- The full process Modal Trade used to set up Cargofive
- How their team adapted quickly and got results
- Internal workflows that eliminated friction
- Real-world ROI from digital quoting
- Tips for freight forwarders handling high-risk cargo
It’s more than a case study—it’s your next freight upgrade.
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