The freight rate management software has a user specified system which makes ocean contract management of data and rate fixing easier for the clients. Ocean contract management is complex. But by using a strong TMS or freight rate management, and other ocean-specific solutions, shippers can make more optimal decisions. Freight rate management provides solutions for shippers and logistics service providers to manage their ocean carrier contracts online. Ocean carriers are possible to reward shippers that have long term contracts with better service. There are dozens of ocean carriers that cover various lanes, plus a multitude of different surcharges, including charges based on commodity type, and minimum quantity commitments.