CargoMarket
The freight exchange.
Common questions
Is the exchange free to use?
Yes. Posting loads and free capacity, browsing the board and contacting the other side all cost nothing. There is no subscription, no commission on a deal, and no paid placement in the listings.
Does CargoMarket move freight itself?
No. It is a marketplace: companies with freight on one side, companies with spare capacity on the other. We own no vehicles, employ no drivers, and are neither a carrier nor a freight forwarder. The transport contract is between you and your counterparty, not with us.
How are companies checked?
We check documents and public registers, and each company page states exactly what was checked, against which source, and when. VAT numbers are validated against the EU VIES system; carrier licences and CMR insurance come from supplied documents with their expiry dates. When a document expires the mark drops automatically. We do not guarantee that a company will do what it promised · no register can tell you that.
Who is liable if cargo is damaged or lost?
The carrier, under the transport contract between you and them. International carriage by road is governed by the CMR Convention, which caps carrier liability at 8.33 SDR per kilogram. That may not cover high-value goods, so consider insuring the cargo separately. CargoMarket is not a party to that contract and does not settle claims under it.
Do I need an account to see the listings?
No. Both boards and the map are open to everyone, with no account and no fee. An account is needed only to post, make an offer or exchange messages · at which point we check the company, so the other side knows who they are dealing with.
What freight and which lanes does the board cover?
Freight across Europe and Asia · road, air and sea. It is a market: if you have a load or spare capacity, you can post it. Temperature regime and the GDP mark are fields on a listing when they apply, so you can filter on them.