EQUIPMENT FOR DELIVERY AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES BASED ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE TERMS

Abstract

The freight forwarding service equipment based on International Commercial Terms (Incoterms) includes an Incoterms rule selector configured to receive input of the selection of one of the Incoterms rules, an Incoterms quote generator configured to create an Incoterms quote template according to the selected Incoterms rule, a freight forwarder controller configured to provide the Incoterms quote template to the freight forwarder and prompt the freight forwarder to fill in the service fee for each transaction item for the corresponding transaction items in the Incoterms quote template, and a freight forwarder quote processor configured to identify at least one potential freight forwarder based on the service fee for each transaction item for the corresponding transaction items and generate an appropriate Incoterms quote.

Description

Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device

[0001] The present invention relates to an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device, and more particularly, to an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device that selects one of a plurality of Incoterms rules, detects individual requirements of a shipper for the selected Incoterms rule, generates an Incoterms quotation template, selects at least one candidate forwarder based on the origin and destination of the cargo and the means of transportation of the cargo, and provides the Incoterms quotation template to the candidate forwarder.

[0002]

[0003] A forwarder is a multimodal transportation broker who efficiently distributes and ships cargo from shippers with relatively small capacities onto the cargo ships of shipping companies (international carriers) or aircraft cargo of airlines that can ship large quantities of cargo at once. At the same time, it can be a logistics company that handles all tasks such as customs clearance and insurance for the cargo it brokers.

[0004] Typically, shippers or forwarders use existing local partners, such as overseas logistics companies, to carry out logistics operations from the overseas port of arrival to the final destination in import / export logistics, or request logistics operations through overseas logistics companies linked through other routes.

[0005] In the past, local logistics in export and import regions were dependent on overseas local logistics companies, providing only limited services. Logistics costs were also determined by arbitrarily set rates, and transportation times and routes were also determined or changed by overseas local logistics companies, resulting in economic losses due to disadvantages arising from a lack of information.

[0006] In addition, in the case of import logistics coming into the country from overseas, smooth communication with various transportation entities, including shippers, is essential for logistics processing, from cargo unloading to customs declaration and cargo dispatch for inland transportation (inland trucking). However, the efficiency of logistics management is very low due to the independent structure of the operating system among various players.

[0007] In addition, logistics must be performed according to various environments and situations, such as when cargo must be transported quickly within a certain date or when the lowest logistics cost must be transported regardless of the deadline. However, due to limitations in information collection, there is a problem in that logistics is performed regardless of the intentions of domestic shippers and forwarders.

[0008] In addition, there is the inconvenience of having to prepare documents related to a single import / export logistics transaction separately even though the contents are similar, and there is also the problem of increased manpower and general costs due to re-writing due to errors, processing time in case of defects, and re-delivery costs.

[0009] Korean Patent Publication No. 2016-0034197 relates to a system and method for providing a logistics service, and includes an information collection unit that collects logistics information including at least one of transportation schedule information by airline and shipping company, transportation risk information, cargo transportation status information, and customs information by country, a logistics information storage unit that stores the collected logistics information, and a logistics information providing unit that receives a request for inquiry of information on at least one of cargo transportation schedule, transportation risk, cargo transportation status, and import / export tariff from a customer terminal, and generates logistics service information corresponding to the inquiry request based on the collected logistics information and provides the generated logistics service information to the customer terminal.

[0010]

[0011] [Prior Art Literature]

[0012] [Patent Document]

[0013] Korean Patent Publication No. 2016-0034197 (March 22, 2016)

[0014]

[0015] One embodiment of the present invention provides an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device capable of detecting individual requirements of a shipper for selected Incoterms rules and generating an Incoterms quotation template.

[0016] One embodiment of the present invention provides an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device capable of selecting a candidate forwarder based on the origin and destination of the cargo and the means of transportation of the cargo, and providing an Incoterms quotation template to the candidate forwarder.

[0017] One embodiment of the present invention provides an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device capable of determining the number of candidate forwarders based on the cargo volume of a shipper.

[0018] One embodiment of the present invention provides an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device capable of determining a forwarder by bidding on a service fee per transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder.

[0019]

[0020] An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an Incoterms rule selection unit for receiving a selection of one of a plurality of Incoterms rules, an Incoterms quotation template generation unit for generating an Incoterms quotation template according to the selected Incoterms rule, a forwarder control unit for providing the Incoterms quotation template to a forwarder and prompting the forwarder to fill in a service fee for each transaction item in the Incoterms quotation template, and a forwarder quotation processing unit for determining at least one candidate forwarder based on the service fee for each transaction item and generating an Incoterms-adaptive quotation.

[0021] The above Incoterms quotation template generation unit can detect the individual requirements of the shipper for the above-mentioned selected Incoterms rules and generate the above-mentioned Incoterms quotation template.

[0022] The above Incoterms quotation template generation unit can generate the Incoterms quotation template by applying the individual requirements of the shipper to the Incoterms basic quotation template corresponding to the selected Incoterms rule and changing the Incoterms basic quotation template.

[0023] The above forwarder control unit can select at least one candidate forwarder based on at least the origin and destination of the cargo and the means of transportation of the cargo, and provide the Incoterms quotation template to the at least one candidate forwarder.

[0024] The above forwarder control unit can determine the number of at least one candidate forwarder based on the cargo volume of the shipper.

[0025] The above forwarder quotation processing unit can determine the forwarder by bidding the service fee for each transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder.

[0026] The forwarder quotation processing unit may analyze the forwarder's Incoterms adaptive quotation based on the transaction item-specific service fees for the at least one candidate forwarder and request adjustment of the service fee for a specific transaction item, and may select the service fee for the specific transaction item based on the deviation between the transaction item-specific service fees for the at least one candidate forwarder.

[0027]

[0028] The disclosed technology may have the following effects. However, this does not mean that a particular embodiment must include all or only the following effects, and therefore the scope of the disclosed technology should not be construed as being limited thereby.

[0029] An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to one embodiment of the present invention can detect individual requirements of a shipper for a selected Incoterms rule and generate an Incoterms quotation template.

[0030] An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to one embodiment of the present invention can select a candidate forwarder based on the origin and destination of the cargo and the means of transportation of the cargo, and provide an Incoterms quotation template to the candidate forwarder.

[0031] An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to one embodiment of the present invention can determine the number of candidate forwarders based on the cargo volume of the shipper.

[0032] An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to one embodiment of the present invention can determine a forwarder by bidding on a service fee for each transaction item for candidate forwarders.

[0033]

[0034] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 is a drawing explaining the configuration of the logistics forwarding service system based on Incoterms in Figure 1.

[0036] Figure 3 is a drawing explaining the configuration of the logistics forwarding service device based on Incoterms of Figure 1.

[0037] Figure 4 is a flowchart explaining the functional configuration of the logistics forwarding service device based on Incoterms of Figure 1.

[0038] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating one embodiment of an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to the present invention.

[0039] Figure 6 is a drawing explaining a conventional logistics process of an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating one embodiment of an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to the present invention.

[0041]

[0042] The description of the present invention is merely an example for structural and functional explanation, and therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited by the embodiments described in the text. That is, since the embodiments can be modified in various ways and can take various forms, the scope of the present invention should be understood to include equivalents that can realize the technical idea. In addition, the purposes or effects presented in the present invention do not mean that a specific embodiment must include all of them or only such effects, and therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereby.

[0043] Meanwhile, the meaning of the terms described in this application should be understood as follows.

[0044] Terms such as "first" and "second" are intended to distinguish one component from another, and the scope of the rights should not be limited by these terms. For example, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

[0045] When a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected to that other component, there may also be other components intervening. Conversely, when a component is said to be "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other intervening components. Similarly, other expressions describing relationships between components, such as "between" and "directly between," or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should be interpreted similarly.

[0046] Singular expressions should be understood to include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, and terms such as "comprises" or "have" should be understood to specify the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof, but not to exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0047] For each step, the identifiers (e.g., a, b, c, etc.) are used for convenience of explanation and do not describe the order of the steps. The steps may occur in a different order than stated unless the context clearly dictates a specific order. That is, the steps may occur in the same order as stated, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the opposite order.

[0048] The present invention can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, and optical data storage devices. Furthermore, the computer-readable recording medium can be distributed across network-connected computer systems, so that the computer-readable code can be stored and executed in a distributed manner.

[0049] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted to be consistent with their meaning within the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted as having an idealized or overly formal meaning unless explicitly defined herein.

[0050]

[0051] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Referring to FIG. 1, an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service system (100) may include a user terminal (110), a forwarder terminal (111), an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130), and a database (150).

[0053] A user terminal (110) may correspond to a terminal device operated by a user. According to one embodiment of the present invention, there may be one or more users, and multiple users may be designated and distinguished into one or more user groups. Each of the one or more users may correspond to one or more user terminals (110).

[0054] The user terminal (110) may correspond to a computing device operated by forwarders as a device constituting the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service system (100). For example, the user terminal (110) may include a forwarder terminal (111) that is connected to and operable with an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130), and is not limited thereto, and may include a terminal operated by a shipper participating in the logistics forwarding process, such as an airline or ship. In addition, the user terminal (110) may install and execute a dedicated program or application to link with the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130).

[0055] The Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) may be implemented as a server corresponding to a computer or program that performs the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service according to the present invention. Furthermore, the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) may be connected to a user terminal (110) via a wired network or a wireless network such as Bluetooth, WiFi, or LTE, and may transmit and receive data with the user terminal (110) via the network.

[0056] In addition, the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) can provide the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service according to the present invention to a user terminal (110) through an independent platform. For example, the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) can provide an Incoterms logistics forwarding platform, and for this purpose, it can be implemented to operate by being connected to an independent external system (not shown in FIG. 1).

[0057] The database (150) may be a storage device that stores various information required during the operation of the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130). For example, the database (150) may store information collected or processed in various forms during the Incoterms and logistics forwarding process. Here, Incoterms is a concise expression of International Commercial Terms that define responsibility for international transactions, but is not necessarily limited thereto.

[0058] In addition, in FIG. 1, the database (150) is depicted as a device independent of the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130), but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be implemented as a logical storage device included in the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130).

[0059]

[0060] Figure 2 is a drawing explaining the configuration of the logistics forwarding service system based on Incoterms in Figure 1.

[0061] Referring to FIG. 2, an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) may include a processor (210), a memory (230), a user input / output unit (250), and a network input / output unit (270).

[0062] The processor (210) can execute an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention, manage a memory (230) that is read or written in this process, and schedule a synchronization time between a volatile memory and a non-volatile memory in the memory (230). The processor (210) can control the overall operation of the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130), and is electrically connected to the memory (230), the user input / output unit (250), and the network input / output unit (270) to control the data flow therebetween. The processor (210) can be implemented as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) of the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130).

[0063] The memory (230) may include an auxiliary memory device implemented with a non-volatile memory such as an SSD (Solid State Disk) or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and used to store all data required for the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130), and may include a main memory device implemented with a volatile memory such as a RAM (Random Access Memory). In addition, the memory (230) may store a set of commands for executing the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service according to the present invention by being executed by an electrically connected processor (210).

[0064] The user input / output unit (250) includes an environment for receiving user input and an environment for outputting specific information to the user, and may include, for example, an input device including an adapter such as a touchpad, a touchscreen, a virtual keyboard, or a pointing device, and an output device including an adapter such as a monitor or a touchscreen. In one embodiment, the user input / output unit (250) may correspond to a computing device connected via remote access, and in such a case, the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) may be performed as an independent server.

[0065] The network input / output unit (270) provides a communication environment for connecting to a user terminal (110) via a network, and may include, for example, an adapter for communication such as a Local Area Network (LAN), a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN), a Wide Area Network (WAN), and a Value Added Network (VAN). In addition, the network input / output unit (270) may be implemented to provide a short-range communication function such as WiFi or Bluetooth, or a wireless communication function of 4G or higher for wireless transmission of data.

[0066]

[0067] Figure 3 is a drawing explaining the configuration of the logistics forwarding service device based on Incoterms of Figure 1.

[0068] Referring to FIG. 3, an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) may include an Incoterms rule selection unit (310), an Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320), a forwarder control unit (330), a forwarder quotation processing unit (340), and a control unit (350).

[0069] The Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can input a selection from among multiple Incoterms rules. The Incoterms rules are interpretation rules regarding trade conditions used in trade transactions between countries established by the International Chamber of Commerce. They are not necessarily limited to this and may be updated when a new revised edition is announced. Here, the Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can provide the user terminal (110) with a description of each Incoterms rule and can provide additional descriptions for confirmation before finalizing the Incoterms rule selected by the user terminal (110). For example, the Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can provide the user terminal (110) with information on risks and responsibilities that may occur during the transaction of goods for the selected Incoterms rule. Specifically, the information on risks and responsibilities corresponds to losses that may occur during transportation, but is not necessarily limited thereto and may include risks of accidents that may occur during the production stage or warehouse storage. In addition, the Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can provide the entire Incoterms rule to the user terminal (110). The Incoterms rule can correspond to export process Incoterms including CIF (Cost, Insurance And Freight), CPT (Carriage Paid To), CIP (Carriage And Insurance Paid To), CFR (Cost And Freight), DAT (Delivered At Terminal), DAP (Delivered At Place), and DDP (Delivered Duty Paid), and import process Incoterms including EXW (Ex Works), FCA (Free Carrier), FAS (Free Alongside Ship), and FOB (Free On Board), and can be updated when a new revision is announced.

[0070] The Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can receive user information from the user terminal (110), and based on the provided user information, recommend the optimal Incoterms rule to the user and display it on the user terminal (110). That is, the Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can receive an Incoterms rule recommendation request from the user, and display the optimal Incoterms rule on the user terminal based on the user information. The Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can recommend Incoterms rules based on the shipper's goods, origin, destination, quantity, weight, and container type, and is not necessarily limited thereto, and may further include additional information including customs clearance services.

[0071] The Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can generate an Incoterms quotation template according to the selected Incoterms rules. The Incoterms quotation template may have changed fee items depending on the selected Incoterms, and may further include costs according to the individual requirements of the shipper, without being limited thereto. The Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can check the Incoterms rules selected from the Incoterms rule selection unit (310) and calculate the costs incurred based on the Incoterms rules. The Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can classify the selected Incoterms rules into export process Incoterms or import process Incoterms and perform detailed cost calculations. That is, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) performs a cost calculation process based on export process Incoterms including CIF, CPT, CIP, CFR, DAT, DAP, and DDP and import process Incoterms including EXW, FCA, FAS, and FOB, and can display the generated Incoterms quotation template through a user terminal (110) and store it in a database (150).

[0072] In one embodiment, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can detect individual shipper requirements for selected Incoterms rules and generate an Incoterms quotation template. That is, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can generate and provide individual quotations corresponding to each user's requirements via the user terminal (110). Here, the requirements may correspond to, but are not necessarily limited to, the cargo's transportation distance, transportation costs, and the name of the carrier.

[0073] In one embodiment, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can generate an Incoterms quotation template by modifying the Incoterms basic quotation template by applying the shipper's individual requirements to the Incoterms basic quotation template corresponding to the selected Incoterms rule. The Incoterms basic quotation template may correspond to a basic Incoterms quotation template that reflects the Incoterms rule selected through the user terminal (110) and may be stored in the database (150). For example, when the user selects one of a plurality of Incoterms rules, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can receive a basic rate template based on the stored Incoterms rule from the database (150). That is, when generating an Incoterms quotation template, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can receive the Incoterms basic quotation template from the database (150) and add or reduce costs corresponding to the shipper's individual requirements to the corresponding Incoterms basic quotation template. For example, if a shipper requests allocation of logistics space with an imminent deadline among individual requirements, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) can generate an Incoterms quotation template by reducing the corresponding cost from the Incoterms basic quotation template.

[0074] The forwarder control unit (330) can provide an Incoterms quotation template to the forwarder and prompt the forwarder to fill in the service charges for each transaction item in the Incoterms quotation template. The forwarder control unit (330) can request the forwarder to fill in the service charges for each transaction item by providing the forwarder with a cost entry request interface according to the Incoterms rules. For example, the forwarder control unit (330) can request the service charges for each transaction item from the forwarder by sending a cost entry request message including a fee entry field to the forwarder terminal (111), but is not necessarily limited thereto. The forwarder control unit (330) can receive a response to the cost entry request message through the forwarder terminal (111), and additionally, if the cost entry request message is not received within a certain period of time, the cost entry request message can be retransmitted. The forwarder control unit (330) can store the cost writing request message in the database (150) when the forwarder fills in the fee input field and sends a cost writing request message to the forwarder control unit (330).

[0075] In one embodiment, the forwarder control unit (330) may re-request the forwarder to input the rates if the service rates for each transaction item prompted do not match the generated Incoterms quotation template. For example, if the service rates for each transaction item entered by the forwarder are lower than the rates for the Incoterms quotation template, the forwarder control unit (330) may re-request the forwarder to input the rates by sending an error message or a re-request message to the forwarder terminal (111).

[0076] In one embodiment, the forwarder control unit (330) may select at least one candidate forwarder based on at least the cargo's origin, destination, and mode of transport, and provide an Incoterms quotation template to the at least one candidate forwarder. The forwarder control unit (330) may select a candidate forwarder by checking the cargo's origin, destination, and mode of transport based on the generated Incoterms quotation template, but is not necessarily limited thereto. In one embodiment, the forwarder control unit (330) may further include the shipper's individual requirements to select at least one candidate forwarder. For example, the shipper's individual requirements may be categorized into ocean transportation or air transportation, and may further include the cargo's size, quantity, total weight, and item name.

[0077] In one embodiment, the forwarder control unit (330) may determine the number of at least one candidate forwarder based on the shipper's cargo volume. If the shipper's cargo volume is analyzed to be above a certain level, the forwarder control unit (330) may limit the candidate forwarders whose shipment volume is smaller than the shipper's cargo volume. Furthermore, if there are no candidate forwarders, the forwarder control unit (330) may determine and recommend one or more candidate forwarders that most closely meet the shipper's individual requirements. Furthermore, if, during the process of determining candidate forwarders, the number of candidate forwarders falls below one due to the conditions being met, the forwarder control unit (330) may iteratively perform a process of randomly releasing one or more requirements from among the shipper's individual requirements. In other words, if there are no candidate forwarders that meet the shipper's requirements, the forwarder control unit (330) may request the user to release one or more requirements from among the individual requirements.

[0078] The forwarder quotation processing unit (340) can determine at least one candidate forwarder based on the service fee for each transaction item and generate an Incoterms-adaptive quotation. The Incoterms-adaptive quotation may be a quotation that incorporates costs that accommodate the shipper's individual requirements and Incoterms quotation templates from multiple candidate forwarders. In other words, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) can produce an optimal quotation by analyzing costs that accommodate the shipper's individual requirements and quotations from multiple candidate forwarders. The forwarder quotation processing unit (340) can request a bid for the service fee for each transaction item from at least one candidate forwarder. Here, the bidding may include sharing an Incoterms quotation template with the candidate forwarder and proposing a bid. The forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may receive bids from at least one candidate forwarder and provide the user with the bidding details via the user terminal (110), thereby allowing the user to select at least one candidate forwarder from among multiple candidate forwarders. Furthermore, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may provide an interface for modifying Incoterms rules or individual shipper requirements if the user does not select a candidate forwarder. Here, the case where the user does not select a candidate forwarder may include, but is not limited to, cases where the user determines that the candidate forwarder is not suitable, and may also include cases where the user has not selected a candidate forwarder for an extended period of time.

[0079] In one embodiment, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may determine a forwarder by bidding on service fees for each transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder. For example, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may adjust the service fee by providing transaction items to the candidate forwarder via the forwarder terminal (111). Here, the transaction items may include freight charges, transportation costs, customs duties, and insurance premiums for the transportation route. In addition, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may provide an environment for the candidate forwarder to participate in the bidding. For example, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may provide a brokerage platform accessible through the user terminal (110) and the candidate forwarder terminal (111), but is not necessarily limited thereto. The brokerage platform may be provided in the form of a website or application, and may provide a business environment for the import / export process, including, but not limited to, bidding, quotation inquiry, and real-time cargo location tracking.

[0080] In one embodiment, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may analyze the forwarder's Incoterms adaptive quotation based on the service rates for each transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder and request the forwarder to adjust the service rates for specific rate items. That is, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may analyze the Incoterms adaptive quotation of at least one candidate forwarder to calculate the minimum service rate for each rate item, and request the forwarder to adjust the service rate based on the corresponding service rate. Specifically, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may transmit a minimum service rate statement to the user terminal (110) and the forwarder terminal (111), and receive an approval request from the user and the forwarder. The minimum service rate statement may correspond to the Incoterms adaptive quotation of the candidate forwarder with the largest number of minimum service rate items among at least one forwarder. For example, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may analyze the Incoterms adaptive quotation for at least one candidate forwarder to calculate the lowest service rate for each rate item, and may request a service rate adjustment for other rate items than the lowest service rate to the candidate forwarder with the most lowest service rate items. For example, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may request a service rate adjustment to the candidate forwarder with the most lowest rate items by providing the lowest rate items of other candidate forwarders to the candidate forwarder with the most lowest rate items. If the candidate forwarder approves the service rate adjustment request, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may transmit the candidate forwarder's Incoterms adaptive quotation to the user to request final approval.

[0081] In one embodiment, the forwarder quote processing unit (340) may select a service fee for a specific transaction item based on the deviation between the service fees for each transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder. That is, the forwarder quote processing unit (340) may analyze the service fees for each transaction item, select the lowest fee, and produce a final forwarder quote. Here, the final forwarder quote may include the lowest service fee for each fee item. That is, the forwarder quote processing unit (340) may provide the user with the lowest service fee that reflects the shipper's requirements under the Incoterms rules selected by the user by including the lowest fee for each fee item among the Incoterms-adaptive quotes of at least one candidate forwarder in the fee items based on the Incoterms rules and the shipper's individual requirements. In addition, the forwarder quote processing unit (340) may provide the produced final forwarder quote to the user terminal (110) and the forwarder terminal (111).

[0082] The control unit (350) controls the overall operation of the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) and can manage the control flow or data flow between the Incoterms rule generation unit (310), the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320), the forwarder control unit (330), and the forwarder quotation processing unit (340).

[0083]

[0084] Figure 4 is a flowchart explaining the functional configuration of the logistics forwarding service device based on Incoterms of Figure 1.

[0085] Referring to FIG. 4, an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) can be implemented to execute an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service according to the present invention.

[0086] One of multiple Incoterms rules is selected through the Incoterms rule selection unit (310) (step S410). At this time, the multiple Incoterms rules can be displayed on the user terminal (110) by being divided into export process Incoterms including CPT, CIP, CFR, DAT, DAP, and DDP, and import process Incoterms including EXW, FCA, FAS, and FOB. Specifically, additional descriptions including freight charges, transportation costs, customs duties, and insurance premiums for the selected Incoterms rule can be additionally displayed, and without being limited thereto, an estimate for each transportation section of the selected Incoterms rule can be additionally generated and provided to the user terminal (110).

[0087] An Incoterms quotation template is generated based on the Incoterms rules selected through the Incoterms quotation template generation unit (320) (step S420). The Incoterms quotation template may include the individual requirements of the shipper, and an Incoterms basic quotation template may be received from the database (150) and costs corresponding to the individual requirements of the shipper may be added or reduced to generate an individual Incoterms quotation template.

[0088] The forwarder control unit (330) provides an Incoterms quotation template to the forwarder and prompts the forwarder to fill in the service fee for each transaction item in the Incoterms quotation template (step S430). The forwarder control unit (330) can provide the forwarder with a cost creation request interface according to the Incoterms rules, receive a response to the cost creation request through the forwarder terminal (111), and store the cost creation request message in the database (150). The forwarder control unit (330) can select at least one candidate forwarder based on at least the origin and destination of the cargo and the means of transportation of the cargo, and provide the at least one candidate forwarder with an Incoterms quotation template.

[0089] An Incoterms-adaptive quotation is generated based on service fees for each transaction item through the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) (step S440). The forwarder quotation processing unit (340) requests a bid for service fees for each transaction item from multiple candidate forwarders and provides the user with the bidding information, thereby allowing the user to select at least one candidate forwarder from among the multiple candidate forwarders. If the user does not select one of the multiple candidate forwarders, the forwarder quotation processing unit (340) may provide an interface for modifying the Incoterms rules or the shipper's individual requirements.

[0090]

[0091] FIG. 5 is a drawing illustrating one embodiment of an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to the present invention.

[0092] Referring to FIG. 5, an Incoterms rule can be selected through the Incoterms rule selection unit (310). Here, if the user selects one of multiple Incoterms rules, an explanation can be provided before confirming the rule. For example, if CFR (Cost And Freight) is selected, the Incoterms rule selection unit (310) can provide the user with an explanation of CFR, and then confirm the Incoterms rule after providing the explanation. The forwarder control unit (330) can request the forwarder to fill in the service fee for each transaction item by providing a cost entry request interface according to the Incoterms rule. Here, the forwarder control unit (330) can fill in the fee input field for each forwarder, reply a cost entry request message, and store the cost entry request message in the database (150).

[0093]

[0094] Figure 6 is a drawing explaining a conventional logistics process of an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to the present invention.

[0095] Referring to Figure 6, the conventional logistics process has the problem that it is difficult to check the real-time status of logistics work due to the different types of information for each party involved and the manual transmission due to the different information entry methods for each forwarder due to the different forwarders for each user. For example, if User A entrusts logistics work to Forwarder A and Forwarder B to forward shipped cargo and air cargo, smooth communication between the transport parties is difficult due to the different work systems and logistics work data management methods of Forwarder A and Forwarder B. In other words, not only does it burden the shipper and forwarder with having to separately prepare documents related to a single import / export logistics transaction even though the documents are similar in content, but there is also the problem of increased manpower and general costs such as re-writing due to errors, processing time in case of defects, and re-delivery costs.

[0096]

[0097] FIG. 7 is a drawing illustrating one embodiment of an Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device according to the present invention.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 7, the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) according to the present invention can resolve the problems of the existing logistics process of FIG. 6 by integrating existing forwarders. For example, the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) can integrate and manage the logistics processes scattered across forwarders by standardizing import and export information by Incoterm. In addition, the device can detect the individual requirements of the shipper regarding the Incoterms rules to generate an Incoterms quotation template, select candidate forwarders based on the cargo's origin and destination and the cargo's means of transport, and provide the candidate forwarders with the Incoterms quotation template. In other words, the Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device (130) can select a forwarder by bidding on service fees for each transaction item for the candidate forwarders.

[0099]

[0100] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to preferred embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various modifications and changes may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below.

[0101]

[0102] [Explanation of symbols]

[0103] 100: Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service system

[0104] 110: User terminal

[0105] 111: Forwarder terminal

[0106] 130: Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device

[0107] 150: Database

[0108] 310: Incoterms Rule Selection Section

[0109] 320: Incoterms quote template generator

[0110] 330: Forwarder Control Unit

[0111] 340: Forwarder Quotation Processing Department

[0112] 350: Control unit

Claims

1. Incoterms rule selection section that receives a selection of one of multiple Incoterms rules; An Incoterms quotation template generation unit that generates an Incoterms quotation template according to the above-selected Incoterms rules; A forwarder control unit that provides the above Incoterms quotation template to the forwarder and prompts the forwarder to fill in the service fee for each transaction item in the above Incoterms quotation template; and An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device including a forwarder quotation processing unit that determines at least one candidate forwarder based on the service fee for each transaction item and generates an Incoterms-adaptive quotation.

2. In paragraph 1, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device characterized in that it detects the individual requirements of the shipper for the above-mentioned selected Incoterms rules and generates the Incoterms quotation template.

3. In the second paragraph, the Incoterms quotation template generation unit An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device characterized in that the Incoterms quotation template is generated by changing the Incoterms basic quotation template by applying the individual requirements of the shipper to the Incoterms basic quotation template corresponding to the selected Incoterms rules.

4. In the first paragraph, the forwarder control unit An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device characterized in that it selects at least one candidate forwarder based on at least the origin and destination of the cargo and the means of transportation of the cargo, and provides the Incoterms quotation template to the at least one candidate forwarder.

5. In the fourth paragraph, the forwarder control unit An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device characterized in that the number of at least one candidate forwarder is determined based on the cargo volume of the shipper.

6. In paragraph 1, the forwarder quotation processing unit An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device characterized in that the forwarder is selected by bidding a service fee per transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder.

7. In paragraph 6, the forwarder quotation processing unit An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device characterized in that it analyzes an Incoterms adaptive quotation of the forwarder based on the service fee per transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder and requests adjustment of the service fee for a specific transaction item.

8. In paragraph 7, the forwarder quotation processing unit An Incoterms-based logistics forwarding service device characterized in that the service fee for the specific transaction item is selected based on the deviation between the service fees for each transaction item for at least one candidate forwarder.

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