
What’s new?
CargoWise CarrierConnect (C3)
We're thrilled to announce the release of CargoWise CarrierConnect (C3)—your new go-to platform for discovering, comparing, and managing global shipping rates, all in one place.
C3 simplifies the complexities of rate management, helping you optimize cost, transit time, and customer satisfaction in today’s fast-paced global supply chain.
Keep up to date with what’s new in CargoWise: |
Module Enhancement:
The latest version of C3 is designed to serve as a replacement for the traditional Rate Selector tool.
Reference: How to Enable CargoWise Carrier Connect (C3)
Newsletter Highlight |
- Where to Find It?
- Switching Tools Made Easy
- Setup Essentials: What You Need to Enable?
- Setting Access Rights
Innovative New Product Line Launched
Launching CargoWise CarrierConnect (C3)
Where to Find It?
You can access C3 via: Manage > Tariffs & Rates > CarrierConnect or through the Autorate Costs process within Jobs—just like the legacy Rate Selector tool.

Additional Information |
It can also be launched during the Autorate Costs process in jobs, similar to how the legacy Rate Selector tool is used.
Important:
C3 is currently in pilot testing. It can only be enabled per request. To express interest or participate, please submit an eRequest:
Product: CargoWise
Criticality: CR9
Module/Service: CarrierConnect (C3)

Setup Essentials: What You Need to Enable
To enable Rate Selector to use C3 Go to Autorating > Rate Selector > Enable Rate Selector (Buy Rates / Costs)

The Rate Service must be enabled to consume rates saved in CargoSphere (CS) and/or CargoGuide (CG).
Setup Tips |
For Full Access to CG/CS Rates
Grant the Regional Rates Access setting using an asterisk * for company-wide visibility.
For Restricted Access
Limit user access to CG/CS rates based on selected country permissions.
Don’t Forget:
To use C3 for Autorate Consol Costing, users must have the following rights enabled:
- Autorate Cost
- Allow Viewing Pricing in Rate Selector
Setting Access Rights:
Grant team-specific access through: Go to Manage > Rate Service > CarrierConnect > Module Access, to set the security rights for users:

This security right controls whether a user can access C3 via Manage > Tariffs & Rates > CarrierConnect.
Security & Permissions That Work for You. |
Configure access via CarrierConnect > Module Access
Use Regional Rates Access to control visibility by geography—grant full access or restrict by origin/destination country
Centralized management of CargoSphere and CargoGuide access now within CargoWise
Quick Setup Tips
- Enable C3 and Rate Service
- Grant required rights: Autorate Cost, Allow Viewing Pricing in Rate Selector, and more
- Set user/group permissions via Security Rights for tailored access control
Switching Tools Made Easy
New registry item—Enable CargoWise CarrierConnect for Job Autorating—lets you toggle between C3 and the old Rate Selector:
- Yes = Use C3 by default during autorating.
- No = Keep using the legacy Rate Selector.
Why C3? |
Informed Decision Making:
Compare rates across modes to optimize cost, transit time, and customer satisfaction.
Seamless Integration:
Launch from Manage > Tariffs & Rates > CarrierConnect, or directly within job workflows during Autorate Costs.
Flexible Transition:
Enable or disable C3 via registry settings to tailor your workspace—switch easily between new and legacy tools.
"C3 is not just an upgrade-it's a leap forward in how you rate, quote, and compete."
