# Virtual Freight Exchanges

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> Freight forwarders, shippers, and carriers use virtual freight exchanges as online marketplaces where open load requests and available transport capacity are matched automatically.

Freight forwarders, shippers, and carriers use virtual freight exchanges as online marketplaces where open load requests and available transport capacity are matched automatically. Real-time algorithms balance supply and demand, cut empty runs, and produce transparent spot pricing. These platforms are particularly valuable for small and mid-sized operators who lack the volume to keep their own assets fully loaded and need flexible access to market-rate capacity. Well-known examples include Timocom and Teleroute in Europe and DAT in North America. Unlike fixed carrier contracts, freight exchanges operate on spot-market logic: rates and availability shift with current conditions.

**Source:** [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_board)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Virtual Freight Exchanges |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 95 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Load_board |

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