CargoWise Value Packs: Everything You Need to Know

The logistics sector is entering a new era when automation, speed, and transparent costing are equally as important as operational skill. Freight forwarders now rely largely on digital technologies to manage shipments, customs, warehousing, and financials. However, as teams grow and technology utilization increases, software costs can become more complex and unpredictable.

To address this, CargoWise has introduced CargoWise Value Packs (CVP), a simplified commercial model that fundamentally alters how businesses use and pay for logistics ERP. Instead of dealing with different modules, user licenses, and hosting fees, forwarders may now access all of CargoWise’s features through a single, predictable framework.

CargoWise Value Packs

CargoWise value packs are a unified, automation-based pricing model that replaces traditional software costs with a single, transaction-linked fee called the CargoWise automation fee.

Instead of paying for:

Individual modules
Per-user seat licenses
Cloud hosting
Add-ons charges

Businesses pay one automation fee per shipment or job.

This means that a freight forwarder who handles 1,000 shipments is paid based on the number of transactions, not the number of users, branches, or modules activated. It is straightforward, clear, and significantly easier to operate from a financial and operational standpoint.

Why did CargoWise Switch to the Value Pack Model?

For years, logistics companies struggled with software complexity. The more features they used, the more they paid, leading to unpredictable invoices, fluctuating costs, and hesitation to adopt new automation tools.

At the same time, the industry was shifting toward:

High-volume digital transactions
Automated processing
API- and EDI-driven workflows
Multi-branch collaboration

The old “pay-per-module/pay-per-seat” model was no longer aligned with how logistics companies operate today.

CargoWise Value Packs solve this by:

Making costs predictable
Encouraging full use of automation tools
Allowing unlimited users and branches
Eliminating unforeseen software charges

It’s a shift toward value, not complexity.

What Features and Capabilities Come with this Value Pack Model?

CargoWise combined nearly its entire functional ecosystem into the value pack, allowing forwarders full access under a single commercial model.

Core Operational Modules

Freight forwarders get access to:

Forwarding
Customs
Warehousing
Transport & distribution
Compliance and productivity tools

This ensures the entire supply chain workflow is fully covered without extra licensing.

Unlimited User Access

Whether you’re onboarding 10 users or 10,000, the cost doesn’t change.

This is especially beneficial for:

Multi-branch networks
Global forwarding groups
24/7 operational teams

Automation & Integration Tools

Value Packs include the automation backbone of CargoWise, such as

Auto-rating
Milestone and status automation
EDI/API connectivity
Document generation automation

This encourages teams to embrace automation rather than manually executing repeated tasks.

Financial and Accounting Systems

Forwarders get:

Job costing
Automated WIP, accrual, and revenue journals
System-generated GL accounts for automation fees

This strengthens financial governance and improves visibility across all jobs.

Training and Continuous Enhancements

The CargoWise value pack includes full access to WiseTech Academy, which helps teams learn the system quickly and stay up-to-date when new features are released.

How does the CargoWise Value Pack Model Function Inside Your System?

While the Value Pack makes commercial usage easier, its fundamental logic is strong and well-organized.

Automation Fee Applied Per Job

Each time a shipment or invoicing job is created, CargoWise automatically adds the automation fee. It appears in Job Profit immediately, helping finance teams understand the exact cost-to-serve for each job.

Automated System Journals & WIP Transactions

CargoWise creates dedicated:

Job Revenue Journals
WIP transactions

This ensures that the automation fee is properly shown in financial statements.

Auto-Created GL Accounts

The system automatically generates:

CargoWise Automation Fee Clearing
CargoWise Automation Fee Payables

This is consistent with the customer’s GL structure and reduces manual setup time.

Pre-Built Charge Codes

Revenue, cost, WIP, and accrual charge codes are automatically generated and assigned to the appropriate accounts.

Customization Options

Businesses can adjust:

Charge descriptions
Tax categories
Prefix/suffix rules
Invoicing logic

This allows flexibility while keeping the system intact.

What Financial and Operational Benefits Can Forwarders Expect with this Value Pack?

The CargoWise value pack strategy does more than just streamline invoicing; it also considerably increases profitability.

Predictable Cost Per Shipment

Instead of variable software prices, each shipment is charged a clear, predictable automation fee. This improves margin predictions and enables forwarders to quote clients more precisely.

Reduced Overhead for Software and IT

With CVP:

No cloud hosting fees
No user licenses
No add-on module charges

This reduces fixed overheads and optimizes budgeting.

Better Cost Recovery from Customers

Forwarders can allocate the automation price to clients as a disbursement, much like fuel surcharges or port taxes, increasing profit margins.

Increased Margin Visibility

Automation fees are included in task costing, giving finance teams complete transparency. There are no more hidden costs; every expense is associated with a certain job.

Encourages More Automation

Because automation no longer generates additional costs, teams feel confident enabling:

Auto-documents
Auto-rating
API-based triggers
Auto-milestones

More automation = fewer manual hours = lower operational cost per job.

How do You Switch to the CargoWise Value Pack?

For New Customers

All new CargoWise clients are automatically enrolled in the value pack plan. For existing customers, the new model will be fully operational and available on December 1.

For the existing customer transition, you must submit an eRequest. The WiseTech team will then oversee the transition.

After Switching

The automation fee begins immediately
GL accounts are auto-created
Charge codes are loaded
Teams receive training via WiseTech Academy

Before Switching

Forwarders should:

Review how you will bill the automation fee
Train finance teams on new job costing
Update customer billing templates
Validate GL mappings

If your team needs help understanding how CargoWise value packs affect your workflows or financial setup, our CargoWise consultant can help ensure that your configuration and processes are fully optimized.

Benefit Value Pack Model: The Future of Digital Logistics

The freight forwarding sector is becoming increasingly digitized, integrated, and automation-driven.

CargoWise value packs facilitate this change by:

Making automation financially sustainable
Helping forwarders scale operations without increasing headcount
Providing transparent, predictable software costs
Supporting global operations with unlimited users
Preparing companies for high-volume, API-driven workflows

CVP is not just a new pricing model; it’s a foundation for the next generation of digital logistics.

Conclusion

CargoWise value packs simplify the way logistics organizations utilize, scale, and pay for their ERP. By combining automation, unlimited users, worldwide capabilities, and predictable pricing, CVP eliminates old barriers and enables forwarders to operate more intelligently and efficiently.

It also provides a clear path to scalable automation, improved financial control, and higher operational performance for forwarders planning for the future of digital logistics.

Are you ready to reduce your automation costs and get the full potential of CargoWise?

Schedule a free demo today to find out how CargoWise value packs can improve productivity and accelerate business growth.