Abstract: A maritime container booking process delivered via the Internet for pricing, routing and confirming freight bookings and associated options on ocean going container ships loading and discharging in the United States of America and ports of call worldwide. By following this program the shipper can secure freight bookings, without paying for services in advance or committing to any minimum cargo volume. Pricing of the freight will be sensitive to loading ports, discharge ports, type of equipment required, type of service required, transit time and type of commodity.