Calculating tariffs in Sprinter3000: efficiency and growth for your SME expedition 

Are you curious what Sprinter 3000 with automatic cost calculation for your business can mean? In this comprehensive guide, we explain how pricing agreements work in modern freight forwarding software, why they are essential for your daily processes, and how smart software choices will save you time, money, and mistakes. 

Whether you are active in air freight, Sea freight, road transport For multimodal shipments, having control over your price lists is crucial. Especially for SME forwarders who want to grow and remain competitive in a dynamic market. 

This automation prevents manual input, reduces errors, and increases your profitability. Furthermore, it helps you to prepare quotes and invoices quickly and accurately. 

What are tariffs in Sprinter 3000? 

Rates in Sprinter 3000 are pre-set prices that are automatically applied to each shipment. These can include: 

• Sales Tariffs for Customers 
• Purchasing rates from suppliers or agents 
• Specific agreements per customer, agent, or modality 
• Variable rates based on weight, distance, volume or time 

Why are smart pricing settings important for SME freight forwarders? 

As an SME, you have to deal with limited time and resources, which is why efficiency is essential. Well-designed cost calculations ensure: 

• Faster processing of shipments 
• Automated cost calculation and fast invoicing 
• Fewer human errors 
• Better margins and a stronger competitive position 
• Clear reports for better management decisions 

For companies that use multiple modalities, such as air, sea and road transport, a central price structure is indispensable. 

How do pricing structures work in Sprinter3000? 

Our expedition software offers various ways to manage costs: 

• General Price Lists
  These rates apply to multiple customers and are ideal for standard services and frequently used routes. 
• Customer-specific pricing agreements
  Unique agreements per customer, allowing you to flexibly respond to individual wishes and contracts. 
• Importing prices via Excel 
  By importing tariffs, you save time when setting up or adjusting your tariff structure. This is ideal when tariffs change regularly. 
• Automatic price selection 
  The software automatically selects the correct rate based on rules such as modality, destination, or weight. This prevents errors and speeds up the process. 

How do you determine the right rates for your freight forwarding software? 

Setting up a good pricing structure begins with an understanding of your costs and market position: 

• Analyse your purchasing costs and margins 
  Know what you are paying your suppliers and what your minimum profit objective is. 
• Look at competitors and market prices 
  Stay sharp by regularly comparing market data.
• Take into account seasonal influences and fluctuations 
  Adjust rates where necessary to remain flexible. 
• Use our software to simulate different scenarios 
  This is how you know which pricing structure works best for your customers and services. 
• Calculate surcharges and additional costs
  With surcharges, for example, a fuel surcharge can easily be added to the calculated rate. It is also possible to automatically apply costs per invoice. 

What are the benefits for your expedition company? 

A smart configuration of pricing management within your freight forwarding software offers direct benefits: 
Time saving in the processing of shipments 

• Time saving in the processing of shipments 
• Always the right prices for every customer 
• Consistent invoicing without post-processing 
• Transparency towards customers 
• Better insight into profitability per shipment 
• Less chance of discussions and errors with invoicing 

And the best part: the software grows with your business, whether you handle 50 or 5,000 shipments per month. 

Advantages in Sprinter 3000 Rate Management 

The world of transport and logistics is changing rapidly. Here are some trends influencing the way prices are managed: 

1. Cloud-based solutionsEngland
With our software, you have access to your price management anytime and anywhere, which improves flexibility and collaboration. 

2. Integrations with other systems 
Linking prices and shipments to WMS, ERP and accounting software ensures a seamless workflow and fewer errors. 

Frequently asked questions about fees in Sprinter3000

• Can I set it per customer? 
  Yes, our software supports customer-specific pricing, including exceptions and discount structures. 
• What if they change often? 
  Use the Excel import function to quickly and efficiently load new rates, so you remain flexible and up-to-date. 
• Can I have them automatically adjusted? 
  Make a copy of a tariff with an automatic price increase. 
• Does the software support multiple currencies? 
  Yes, for international shipments, multi-currency support is standard. 

Everything an SME freight forwarder needs, in one software package 

Our expedition software is specially developed for the Dutch SME forwarder who works with air-, sea I road transport. Whatever your modality or specialisation, we offer all the functionalities you need to work efficiently and compliantly. 

• Support for all modalities 
  Effortlessly manage shipments via air, sea, and road in one consolidated system. 
• Seamless integration with WMS accounting systems (Exact Online, Accountview, Quickstart)
  Connect your logistical and administrative processes for a streamlined workflow. 
• Dutch language support by specialists 
  Our helpdesk is ready to assist you with their knowledge of the Dutch market. 
• Always up-to-date with current laws and regulations 
  Work with a system that is continuously updated so that you meet the latest requirements. 

Rates and invoicing are included as standard in Sprinter 3000. Additionally, it is possible to add more functionality to your freight forwarding software with extra modules. Sprinter 3000is a comprehensive package that grows with your company. 

Ready to automate your rate management? 

Are you an SME freight forwarder looking for user-friendly and powerful forwarding software that allows you to manage your rates effortlessly? We are happy to help. 

Request a no-obligation demo today, discover the possibilities, and take the next step towards greater efficiency and growth!