Built by the industry, for the industry
FR8 exists because we believe dry bulk shipping deserves better tools. Not generic software adapted for maritime, but a platform built from the ground up for how freight actually works.
Our Belief
Why this matters
The dry bulk industry moves essential commodities across the world. The tools it uses should match that importance.
Decisions need context
Every freight decision—whether pricing a cargo or accepting an offer—should be made with full market context. Not yesterday's data, not estimates, but real-time intelligence.
Speed creates value
In freight, time is money. A deal that takes three days instead of three hours has real cost. Structured workflows and unified communication eliminate the friction that slows deals down.
Transparency builds trust
When all parties work from the same data, with clear audit trails and documented decisions, disputes decrease and relationships strengthen.
Domain Expertise
We understand shipping because we've done shipping
FR8 wasn't built by software developers who read about shipping. It was built by people who have sat in chartering desks, managed broker relationships, and negotiated fixtures.
That experience shapes every feature we build. We know which data matters in a negotiation. We understand why audit trails are critical. We've felt the pain of scattered communication and manual calculations.
This isn't generic SaaS with maritime terminology added. It's a platform built from first principles around how freight actually moves.
Built by industry insiders
Our team includes professionals who have worked in chartering, brokering, and ship operations. We understand the workflows because we've lived them.
Data-driven development
We integrate with trusted global providers for FFA data, ZeroNorth for fuel prices, and EODHD for market indices. Our data partnerships ensure you get accurate, real-time information.
Enterprise-grade infrastructure
Bank-grade security, 99.9% uptime, and the reliability that commercial operations demand. Your data is encrypted, isolated, and protected.
Our Vision
Where we're going
FR8 is more than a product. It's a vision for how digital freight execution should work.
Decision & Execution Platform
Real-time market intelligence combined with structured negotiation workflows for dry bulk shipping.
Expanded Coverage
Broader vessel types, more routes, deeper integrations with industry systems and data providers.
Industry Standard
The platform where dry bulk freight is priced, negotiated, and fixed. Digital-first, audit-ready, efficient.
Our Values
What guides us
These principles shape how we build, how we work, and how we serve our users.
Outcomes over features
We build capabilities that deliver results, not features that check boxes. Every development decision starts with the outcome it enables.
Transparency always
Clear pricing, honest communication, full audit trails. We believe transparency is the foundation of trust—for our users and their counterparts.
User-centric design
We build tools that professionals actually want to use. That means understanding real workflows, not just building what's technically possible.
Global by default
Dry bulk shipping is global. Our platform serves routes, currencies, and time zones worldwide—because that's how the industry works.
Connecting parties
We bring charterers, brokers, and owners together on a unified platform. Better connections lead to better deals for everyone.
Speed matters
Every interaction should be fast. Every workflow should be efficient. Time saved in negotiation is value created for our users.
Where We Are
Based in Norway, serving globally
FR8 is headquartered in Norway, a country with centuries of maritime heritage. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with modern technology skills, building a platform that truly understands dry bulk shipping.
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