"What I really like at Cargoplot is that I can see the total price for all the costs... With others, you don't have a total picture. For me, it's very, very important to see what the total price is for the full shipment."
Introduction
Founded in 2007, Libra Energy is a leading wholesaler in the renewable energy sector, supplying solar panels and green energy equipment across Europe. From its headquarters in the Netherlands, the company manages a fast-moving flow of solar modules from Asia - where timing, reliability, and cost transparency are crucial.
When Saskia, a seasoned Libra professional with 12 years’ experience, took over import operations, she faced a new challenge: shifting from supplier-managed shipments to FOB orders. A change that revealed how fragile and uncertain traditional logistics could be.
The Challenge: Taking Control of New Shipping Terms
As Libra began managing its own freight under FOB terms, the logistics team faced a steep learning curve. The shift brought greater control but also more responsibility and exposure to transport risks.
Saskia explains that this shift initially brought uncertainty. With suppliers no longer arranging the full journey, she needed a way to track and manage containers directly. “Sometimes the containers would be on a vessel, but we had no idea where exactly they were” she said. “In our industry, that’s a big problem. We always want to stay on top of delivery dates - it’s the only way we can truly support our customers.”
Finding a logistics partner that offered both visibility and reliability became essential.
The Solution: Full transparency in one platform
That solution came with Cargoplot. Working closely with account manager Toby, Saskia quickly saw the benefit of combining personal communication with a digital platform that put all the information in one place.
“It really lightens my workload,” she said. “I have all these orders ready in China, and Toby comes back to me with several options and the prices for the transport.”
For the first time, she could follow every stage of the process: “If the orders are booked on the vessel, I can see it right away. Cargoplot also contacts my supplier, gets the packing list, and adds everything in the system. I know whether the goods are loaded or not and where the vessel is at the moment.”
Results: Clarity, control and a reliable partnership
For Saskia, the combination of Cargoplot’s platform and personal support has made managing shipments far easier. “Communication is always fast, and everything is in one place,” she said. Having full visibility on prices, documents, and shipment status allows Libra Energy to plan better, respond faster, and keep its operations running smoothly. What used to be uncertain is now transparent and reliable.
"What I really like at Cargoplot is that I can see the total price for all the costs... With others, you don't have a total picture. For me, it's very, very important to see what the total price is for the full shipment."
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