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title: "What does RFQ (request for quotation) mean in | SSL"
description: "A formal request to carriers or logistics providers to quote for defined lanes, volumes and services, used to select vendors and set contract rates."
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# What does RFQ (request for quotation) mean in logistics?

Short answer

A formal request to carriers or logistics providers to quote for defined lanes, volumes and services, used to select vendors and set contract rates.

Indian freight RFQs work best when they state lane-wise volumes, vehicle types, service levels, payment terms and diesel linkage upfront, and are often followed by an e-auction. Ask our desk how this applies to your consignment.

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026. [How we count](https://safeandsecure.in/facts/)

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## The numbers behind this answer

**Also called**: RFQ, RFP, tender

**Category**: Contracts & pricing

**Related terms**: E-auction (reverse auction), Spot rate vs contract rate, SLA (service level agreement), Work order

## Sources

1. [SSL logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#rfq)

Period: General definition. Data as of 29 Sep 2026.

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## On this site

- [Logistics glossary](https://safeandsecure.in/glossary/#rfq)

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