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Glossary

What is an RFQ agent?

An RFQ agent automates the first pass on a Request for Quote: detect a freight inquiry, extract parameters, propose a price, and draft a reply. In 4logist AI the agent stops at draft — a human sends.

In freight operations

RFQ volume spikes outside office hours. Agents shrink time-to-first-draft without giving up rate control.

Unlike exchange posting bots, an RFQ agent focuses on inbound client requests and your own lane history.

How it relates to 4logist AI

4logist AI is built for SMB freight forwarders who want AI drafts with human approval. Glossary terms below link to agents and connectors when they map directly to product surfaces.

Frequently asked questions

Is an RFQ agent the same as a freight exchange AI?

Not necessarily. Exchange AI often helps publish loads or negotiate on the exchange. An RFQ agent targets inbound client quote requests and your reply workflow.

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