Indexing Solution

Replace RFQs with a Faster, Efficient Way to Buy & Sell Freight

Introducing Xeneta Indexing, the new standard for Index-Linked Contracts. Set market-tracking rates, reduce renegotiations, eliminate disputes, and build resilient supplier relationships. No long tenders. No guesswork.

Xeneta, trusted by the world's biggest buyers & sellers of freight

RFQs are slow and expensive

Tender cycles stretch 4–6 months for contracts that often need early renegotiation when the market moves.

Lack of know-how

Even when shippers want to implement Index-Linked Contracts (ILCs), they lack the tools, data, and guidance to do it properly.

Fragmented data sources

Procurement, operations, and logistics work from different data sets, creating misalignment and transactional relationships with carriers.

Key Features

Indexing Simulator

Model and test ILC structures across global corridors using Xeneta’s data.

Index Contract Manager

View, manage, and update live index-linked contracts in one dashboard.

Standardized Templates

Use ready-to-apply ILC templates aligned with market benchmarks.

Backtesting & Scenario Modeling

Understand how your contract would have performed historically.

Alerts & Rule Tracking

Stay ahead of changes, track surcharges, and prevent compliance errors.

Collaboration Tools

Work transparently with suppliers and build mutual trust.

Key Use Cases

Faster, Leaner Procurement Cycles

Budget Stability & Risk Management

Strengthening Shipper–Supplier Partnerships

Negotiation Support

Replace long, resource-heavy RFQs with data-driven, Index-Linked Contracts.
Move from a 4-6 month tender process to an agreement cycle, measured in days, cutting negotiation hours and freeing up teams to focus on strategic work, instead of rate chasing.

Align freight spend with market reality and reduce exposure to volatility.
With pricing rules tied to trusted Xeneta indices, you avoid sudden surcharges, mid-term renegotiations, and unexpected overruns.

Build long-term, transparent relationships grounded in shared data and aligned incentives.
Index-Linked Contracts reduce disputes, eliminate misaligned expectations, and streamline monthly reconciliation, helping both sides operate with greater trust, clarity, and predictability.

Use objective, multi-metric insights to back your decisions and reduce internal friction.

Customer Quote

“Indexation brings us much closer to a real budget. With indexation, we avoid discussions and negotiations we cannot win. We feel very close to the Xeneta team, the support has been exceptional.”

Nicolas Flor, Head of Global Logistics Procurement — Tesa

Frequently asked questions

What is Xeneta Indexing?

Indexing is a modern approach to freight procurement that uses Index-Linked Contracts to track rates in line with the real market, reducing renegotiations and improving budget accuracy.

Why replace traditional RFQs?

RFQs are slow, expensive, and often outdated before they take effect. Indexing cuts tender time from months to days and aligns pricing with real-time market movements.

Do I need deep expertise to use ILCs?

No. Xeneta provides education, templates, guides, and simulations to help customers structure and implement ILCs correctly.

Can I combine fixed rates, spot, and index-linked contracts?

Yes. Most customers blend all three. Indexing is built to support hybrid procurement strategies.

How accurate is the data behind index-linked contracts?

Indexing is powered by Xeneta’s global market data — trusted by the world’s biggest shippers and carriers, ensuring fair, transparent, and unbiased reference points.

Does Indexing work for both shippers and suppliers?

Yes. It helps shippers secure reliable service and suppliers build long-term, trust-based relationships through transparent, flexible pricing.

What does the Index Contract Manager do?

It centralizes all your index-linked contracts, tracks rules and rate changes, reduces errors, and gives full visibility across your organization.

Indexing Solution

Replace RFQs with a Faster, Efficient Way to Buy & Sell Freight

The Challenge