Freight Management System

Complete Freight.
Total Control.

A comprehensive FMS built for Sea, Air, and Immigration freight forwarding — from quotation to delivery, with native Xero integration for seamless invoicing and payments.

Sea · Air · Immigration Xero Integration Approval Workflow Open API
VessoFMS Dashboard
147
Active Shipments
12
Pending Approval
842K
Invoiced MTD
Recent Shipments
JB-042HKG → LAX
AirIn Transit
JB-041GZ → HKG
Sea FCLArrived
JB-040HKG → LHR
AirDeparted
JB-039SZX → HKG
Sea LCLDelivered
Xero Synced
24 Shipments Today
0+
Feature Modules
0
Implementation Phases
0%
Booking Accuracy
Faster Invoicing
Industry Challenges

Are You Facing These Problems?

Freight forwarders commonly face disconnected tools, manual processes, and zero visibility — leading to billing errors, missed shipments, and frustrated clients.

Manual Quotation Process

Creating freight quotes manually is slow, error-prone, and impossible to track across customers and service types.

Booking Chaos

No centralised booking workflow means approvals slip through, details get lost, and vessel cut-offs are missed.

Multi-Mode Complexity

Managing Sea, Air, and Immigration in separate tools creates data silos and makes unified reporting impossible.

Disconnected Invoicing

Manual invoice creation from bookings leads to billing errors, missed charges, and slow accounts receivable.

Document Disarray

BLs, invoices, certificates and customs docs scattered across emails — impossible to find or audit quickly.

No Operational Visibility

No real-time view of shipment milestones, payment status, or team performance across customers and routes.

VessoFMS solves all of the above — and more. See Our Solution

Solution Overview

One Platform.
Every Freight Operation.

VessoFMS integrates quotation, booking, freight execution, and accounting into a single intelligent platform.

Quotation & Booking

  • Structured quote creation
  • Multi-mode booking forms
  • 6-stage approval workflow
  • Shipper, consignee & notify party

Freight Operations

  • Sea, Air & Immigration flows
  • Full milestone tracking
  • Container & AWB management
  • Document upload & management

Xero Integration

  • Auto invoice generation
  • Two-way payment sync
  • Real-time sync status
  • Multi-currency USD / CNY / HKD

Automated Freight Workflow

From first enquiry to final payment — every step automated, tracked, and connected.

1

Quotation

Create structured quotes for Sea, Air, or Immigration. Capture all cargo details and customer info in minutes.

2

Booking & Approval

Convert quotes to bookings. Route through approval workflow — Draft → Approved → Confirmed with Carrier.

3

Shipment Execution

Manage milestones, upload documents, track containers and AWBs across every stage of the journey.

4

Invoicing & Payment

Auto-sync invoices to Xero. Track payments two-way — bank transfers, partial payments, overdue alerts.

Feature Modules

Comprehensive Feature Modules

VessoFMS covers every aspect of freight forwarding with 5 powerful feature categories.

Quotation Management

Build accurate freight quotations with full customer and shipment details — from origin port to cargo weight and volume.

  • Customer & contact information capture
  • Origin & destination port selection
  • Sea / Air / Immigration service types
  • Cargo type, weight (KG) & volume (CBM)
  • Number of packages & special requirements
  • Convert quote directly to booking
QT-20250428 Draft
Customer
Pacific Logistics
Service
Sea FCL
Origin
Yantian, CN
Destination
Hong Kong
Weight
15,200 KG
Volume
32.5 CBM
Convert to Booking
Preview

Booking & Approval Workflow

Manage the full booking lifecycle with structured forms, shipper/consignee details, and a 6-stage approval workflow.

  • Auto-generated booking numbers
  • Shipper, consignee & notify party details
  • Link to related quotation (optional)
  • 6-stage status flow: Draft → Confirmed
  • Approver name, timestamp & comments
  • Full approval history audit trail
BK-20250428-001 Pending Approval
ShipperGuangzhou Trading Co.
ConsigneeHK Imports Ltd
LoadingNansha Port, GZ
DischargeKwai Chung, HK
Draft
Pending
Approved
Confirmed
Approval History
2025-04-28 14:32 · Submitted by Ops Team

Freight Flow Management

Comprehensive operational management for Sea (FCL/LCL/Reefer), Air (Express/Consolidated), and Immigration services.

  • Sea: Vessel, voyage, container & BL tracking
  • Air: Airline, MAWB/HAWB & ULD management
  • Milestone dates across Export → Delivery stages
  • Export files: BL, AWB, manifests & templates
  • Document upload with drag & drop by category
  • Transshipment port & final destination tracking
JB-2025042801 · FCL
Ever Given · VOY 042E
Export Ready25 Apr
Departed28 Apr
In Transit
Arrived
Delivered
BL: APLU123456789 · CNTR: APZU4567890

Xero Integration

Automated invoice creation and two-way payment sync between VessoFMS and Xero accounting.

  • Auto-create invoices on booking confirmation
  • Multi-line items: Freight, THC, Documentation, Customs
  • Multi-currency: USD / CNY / HKD
  • Two-way payment sync via Xero webhooks
  • Sync status: Synced / Pending / Failed / Locked
  • Salesperson & service-type tracking categories
INV-BK001 → Xero Synced
Ocean FreightUSD 1,800
THCUSD 320
DocumentationUSD 150
Customs ClearanceUSD 480
TotalUSD 2,750
Synced ✓
Pending…
Failed ✗
Locked 🔒

Reports & User Management

Data-driven insights across all operations, with role-based access control for your entire team.

  • Shipment status & milestone reports
  • Revenue, COGS & payment reports
  • Overdue payment alerts & tracking
  • Role-based permissions (RBAC)
  • Complete user action audit log
  • Admin, Manager, Operations & Customer roles
Monthly Summary — Apr 2025
Shipments
147
Revenue
HKD 842K
Overdue
3
In Transit
24
Admin
DashboardUsersReports
Manager
BookingsReports
Ops
ShipmentsDocs

Three Service Modes. One System.

Manage all freight service types from a unified platform.

FCL
Full Container Load — dedicated container bookings with full vessel tracking
LCL
Less than Container Load — consolidated cargo with groupage shipments
Break Bulk
Oversized and project cargo that cannot fit standard containers
Reefer
Temperature-controlled containers for perishable goods
Express
Priority air freight with fastest transit times for urgent cargo
Standard
Regular air freight with balanced speed and cost efficiency
Consolidated
Grouped air shipments for smaller cargo with cost sharing
Charter
Full aircraft charter for oversized or time-critical shipments
Document Processing
Manage all immigration-related documentation and filings in one place
Customs Clearance
Full customs declaration and clearance management for personal shipments
Personal Effects
Shipping personal belongings with full customs documentation and tracking
Xero Integration

Invoicing on Autopilot.
Powered by Xero.

VessoFMS connects natively to Xero — automatically creating invoices when bookings are confirmed, syncing payments two-way, and keeping your accounts accurate in real time.

Auto Invoice Creation
Triggered on booking confirmation or vessel departure — no manual entry needed.
Two-Way Payment Sync
Payments in Xero instantly reflected in FMS. Manual FMS payments push to Xero.
Multi-Currency Support
USD, CNY and HKD supported with full per-invoice currency tracking.
Smart Alerts & Error Handling
Overdue payment notifications, sync failure emails, and manual retry options.
Invoice Sync Flow
FMS
Booking Confirmed
BK-20250428-001 · Pacific Logistics
Ocean FreightUSD 1,800
THCUSD 320
DocumentationUSD 150
Customs ClearanceUSD 480
TotalUSD 2,750
X
Xero Invoice Created
INV-BK001 · Net 30 · Auto-synced ✓
Payment Status
Paid Partial Overdue Unpaid
Sync Status
Synced ✓ Pending Failed Locked
Business Impact

Measurable Results. Real ROI.

VessoFMS delivers quantifiable improvements across your freight operations — from error rates to billing speed.

0%
Faster Quote Creation
Structured forms eliminate back-and-forth emails
0%+
Booking Accuracy
Approval workflow catches errors before confirmation
0%
Document Traceability
Every document linked to its shipment job
Faster Invoicing
Auto Xero sync eliminates manual billing
Customer Service Uplift

Client enquiries reduced significantly. Customers can track their own shipment status and access documents through the portal — reducing CS team burden and improving satisfaction.

Finance Team Efficiency

Automated Xero invoice creation and two-way payment sync eliminates manual data entry — freeing your finance team to focus on analysis rather than administration.

Implementation Plan

Three Phases. Seamless Go-Live.

A structured deployment approach ensuring minimal disruption and sign-off at every stage.

1
System Setup
Foundation
  • System environment configuration
  • Master data: customers, suppliers, ports
  • User accounts & role setup
  • Currency & tax configuration
2
Integration
Connectivity
  • Xero accounting integration
  • Booking approval workflow setup
  • Document template configuration
  • Notification & alert setup
3
Go Live
Launch
  • Operations team training
  • Live shipment parallel run
  • Official go-live launch
  • Post-launch support & optimisation
Implementation Guarantee

The VessoFMS team provides end-to-end implementation support — system configuration, data migration, staff training, and post-launch follow-up to ensure a smooth transition and fast time-to-value.

Built for Modern
Freight Forwarding

An all-in-one platform covering quotation, operations, and finance — designed for every freight business model.

End-to-End Coverage

Quote → Book → Ship → Invoice — fully connected in one platform.

Multi-Mode Ready

Sea, Air, and Immigration services managed from a single system.

Xero Native

Deep two-way integration with Xero for seamless finance workflows.

Approval Controls

6-stage booking workflow with full audit trail and approval history.

Document Hub

All BLs, invoices, and customs docs centralised and searchable.

Open API

Connect to carriers, customs, and logistics partners via open API.

Quote → Book → Ship → Invoice Sea / Air / Immigration Xero Native Integration 6-Stage Approval Workflow Document Hub Open API Multi-Currency RBAC & Audit Trail

Ready to Transform
Your Freight Operations?

Book a free demo with the VessoFMS team. We'll walk you through the system, understand your workflow, and show you exactly how VessoFMS can streamline your operations.

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