MSC Mediterranean Shipping has upgraded myMSC with a new online Instant Quote function
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MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has upgraded its e-business platform myMSC with the addition of a new online Instant Quote function. Customers wishing to use this tool will be able to quickly and easily get shipping rates for container bookings.
Currently, the majority of MSC’s bookings are carried out offline, and it can take some time to complete a booking. Using Instant Quote, customers can generate an online quote in seconds, with just a few simple clicks, 24/7 online.
They then have the option to instantly complete the booking with the generated quote on myMSC. Alternatively, they can save the quote or forward it to multiple contacts for booking at a later stage. The automated quote generation also reduces room for human error, further improving the efficiency of the process.
The Instant Quote function is currently only available for shipping trade routes from North America to Europe and from Asia to Europe, with plans for the addition of more trades over the course of 2020.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the trend towards digitalization within the industry and the importance of engaging customers through multiple platforms, including through e-business. As such, this upgrade of myMSC is a clear illustration of our continuing efforts to invest in digital business transformation with the aim to improve efficiency and transparency, and to give our customers more options,” said Andre Simha, Chief Digital & Information Officer at MSC.
The launch of Instant Quote is expected to significantly boost the number of MSC’s online bookings, and further unlock the value of myMSC as an e-business platform for customers.
Using Instant Quote
“Customers will first need to login to myMSC at myMSC.com, or to sign up for an account if they do not have one yet.”
Customers will first need to login to myMSC at myMSC.com, or to sign up for an account if they do not have one yet. Upon login either through the desktop version or the myMSC iOS/Android app, customers can access the Instant Quote function.
By selecting the starting and ending points of the shipment and the equipment size, customers can see the options for shipping rates. Details such as the shipping window, estimated transit time, routing and the charges included in the quotation will be clearly displayed.
The tool can be used for bookings of standard-sized (20 and 40 feet) and High Cube (40 and 45 feet) dry containers. For locations where intermodal services are available, customers can opt for end-to-end rates from the origin to destination.
MSC has ensured a seamless integration of the Instant Quote function into myMSC, and a smooth overall user experience for customers. This new function adds on to the list of e-business tools available in myMSC, such as ability to do e-bookings, retrieval of documents such as booking confirmations and arrival notices, oversight of bookings via a dashboard, creation and submission of Shipping Instructions, submission of Verified Gross Mass (VGM), tracking of shipments and receiving of notifications.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which trade routes currently offer the Instant Quote function?
Which trade routes currently offer the Instant Quote function?
The Instant Quote function is currently available for shipping routes from North America to Europe and from Asia to Europe. There are plans to add more trades throughout 2020.
Q.What types of containers can be booked using the new Instant Quote tool?
What types of containers can be booked using the new Instant Quote tool?
Customers can use the tool for bookings of standard-sized 20 and 40 feet dry containers. It also supports High Cube 40 and 45 feet dry containers.
Q.What details are shown to customers when generating an Instant Quote?
What details are shown to customers when generating an Instant Quote?
The quote displays the shipping window, estimated transit time, and routing. It also clearly shows all charges included in the quotation.
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