Why compare freight exchanges?
The freight exchange market is evolving rapidly. Traditional platforms coexist with next-generation solutions integrating automated verification and geospatial matching. Comparing your options is essential to optimise your costs and efficiency.
Main platforms compared
Advantages
- Large European network (29 countries)
- Solid track record since 1985
- Integrated automatic matching
Limitations
- Pricing on request only
- Carrier verification not detailed
- Separate complementary products
Advantages
- Strong European network (46 countries)
- Real-time tracking (299 telematics providers)
- Integrated document management (digital archiving)
Limitations
- Less present in France
- Pricing on request only
- Opt-in verification (not mandatory)
Advantages
- Leader in France (600,000+ actions/day)
- Mandatory verification at registration (Kbis, Licence, Insurance)
- Complete ecosystem (GedTrans, GedMouv, eProtocole)
Limitations
- Limited international coverage
- Complementary products as separate modules
- Corridor-based matching (not geospatial)
Advantages
- Proactive matching (suggestion of suitable profiles, client decides)
- Continuous automatic verification (not just at registration)
- Geospatial zone matching (30 km)
- Publicly displayed pricing
Limitations
- Network under construction
- France-focused for now
Comparison table
| Feature | Teleroute | TimoCom | B2PWeb | Affretium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier verification | Not detailed | Opt-in (Business Partner Check) | Mandatory at registration | Automatic and continuous |
| Automatic matching | Yes | Yes (assisted) | Yes (B2P Optim algorithm) | Geospatial by zone (30 km) |
| Compliance and vigilance | Not detailed | Opt-in (Business Partner Check) | Verification at registration only | Continuous automated monitoring (URSSAF, Kbis, insurance, licence) |
| Public pricing | On request | On request | On request | Displayed on website |
| France coverage | Good | Average | Excellent | Targeted (active zones) |
| Europe coverage | Excellent (29 countries) | Excellent (46 countries) | Limited | France first, Europe coming |
| Tracking and alerts | Not detailed | Yes (ETA, geofencing, alerts) | Via GedMouv (ETA, alerts, separate module) | Yes (ETA, incident alerts, compliance) |
| Document management | Not detailed | Yes (digital archiving, cloud) | Via GedTrans (separate module) | Yes (integrated) |
What sets Affretium apart
Frequently asked questions
It depends on your needs. For the French market with automated verification, Affretium is recommended. For extensive European coverage, Teleroute or TimoCom are established options.
Yes, but the market is shifting towards intelligent platforms. Traditional exchanges remain useful for spot freight, but next-generation platforms like Affretium offer more features and greater security.
Yes, many companies combine several platforms. However, this multiplies subscription costs and management overhead. Affretium aims to centralise all these features in a single platform.
Rates vary across platforms. Most operate on a monthly subscription basis but do not publish their prices (quote required). Affretium publicly displays its pricing on its website.
Migration is simple: create your Affretium account, enter your criteria and areas, and start receiving proposals. No complex installation required.
