How The First Freight Calculator Was Born
by Andrés Guerra-Mondragón González
For decades, global shipping hid behind mystery—opaque pricing, endless paperwork, and a world understood only by insiders. Then a new idea emerged: what if freight could be transparent, instant, ethical, and intelligent?
The Freight Intelligence Revolution tells the untold story of how one innovator, Andrés Guerra-Mondragón González, helped ignite a transformation that reshaped international logistics. From the era of carbon paper and typewriters to the birth of the first online freight calculators, this book reveals how digital thinking broke open an industry long overdue for change.
Blending memoir, industry history, and visionary analysis, Guerra-Mondragón takes readers inside the evolution of shipping sea containers, air-forwarding systems, compliance frameworks, predictive rate engines, and the global tools that millions now take for granted. This two-part volume—The Revolution Begins and The Next Frontier—offers a sweeping look at the past, present, and astonishing future of freight intelligence.
More than a logistics book, this is a manifesto for a new era of global mobility.
A guide for students, shippers, and professionals.
A tribute to the people who move the world.
If you want to understand how international shipping truly works—and where the next 50 years of global trade are heading—this is your place to begin.
The Freight Intelligence Revolution is the first comprehensive chronicle of how global logistics entered the digital age—and the story of the visionary who helped lead it there. Written by Andrés Guerra-Mondragón González, founder of Freight-Calculator.com and Global Max Logistics University, this two-part volume blends history, technology, memoir, and academic insight into a single transformative work.
For centuries, international shipping operated behind a veil of complexity: handwritten rate sheets, opaque booking systems, unpredictable surcharges, wooden-roof warehouses, and institutional barriers that protected information instead of sharing it. This book reveals how that world changed—one innovation at a time.
With clarity and authority, Guerra-Mondragón charts the rise of digital freight tools that reshaped the industry: from early container-routing models and transparent cost engines to automated systems for shipping sea containers, air-forwarding, LCL cargo, compliance, and global moving services. Through firsthand accounts and deep technical explanations, he illustrates how these breakthroughs empowered ordinary shippers and small businesses while placing technology at the center of global mobility.
Book I, The Revolution Begins, explores the early decades of logistics—the manual, gritty, analog world from which digital freight was born.
Book II, The Next Frontier, looks forward, unveiling the evolving landscape of automation, predictive intelligence, ethical algorithms, and the future of transparent global trade.
This is more than a book about freight. It is a blueprint for understanding the forces that move economies, influence human migration, and shape the way goods—and lives—travel across the planet.
Whether you are a student of logistics, a shipping professional, a global entrepreneur, or a reader seeking the origin story of modern trade, The Freight Intelligence Revolution offers an unparalleled view into the systems, ideas, and human ingenuity driving the world’s most essential industry.
“"The first online freight calculator was never meant to be a product. It was an experiment—an idea I coded late into the night, wondering if the impossible could be made simple. At the time, international shipping still lived in stacks of paper, rate books, carrier surcharges, and phone calls that stretched into hours. No one believed a computer could calculate a real ocean or air rate instantly. Not in 1999. Not in our industry." "But the day it worked—the moment the screen returned the very first automatic international shipping rate—I knew the world had changed. The room was silent, but in that silence was a revolution. A tool that once took an entire afternoon of human effort had become a moment of clarity measured in seconds. And I realized then that this was not just a calculator. It was a doorway to transparency, democratization, and a new era of empowerment for shippers everywhere." "That single calculation became the spark that lit the Freight Intelligence Revolution. From that moment forward, the mission was clear: make global logistics understandable, accessible, and fair for anyone, anywhere in the world." ”
Andrés Guerra-Mondragón González Founder, Freight-Calculator.com
GLOBAL MAX LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY Where Everyday People Become International Moving Professionals Welcome to Global Max Logistics University, the first educational platform built specifically for individuals who want to enter — and succeed in — the world of international moving and global freight services. Our mission is bold and straightforward: to democratize global logistics by giving people in any U.S. city the knowledge, tools, and systems to build real businesses and transform their financial futures. For decades, international moving was an industry controlled by large companies, expensive infrastructure, and closed networks. Today, that barrier has been dismantled. Through our books and training materials, anyone with ambition, discipline, and a willingness to learn can become a Global Max International Moving Agent, offering professional services to families relocating worldwide. Our curriculum is built from the pioneering work of Andrés Guerra-Mondragón González, creator of https://www.freight-calculator.com the world's first online freight calculators and founder of the Global Max Network. Freight-Calculator.Com transformed global shipping by bringing transparency, automation, and speed to an industry that once operated behind closed doors. Now, through Global Max Logistics University, his knowledge is available to entrepreneurs everywhere. Why Global Max Works Our books do not simply teach theory — they deliver real, operational systems used daily by professionals in the field. You will learn: How to offer FCL, LCL, and airfreight services How to use the Global Max calculators at www.freight-calculator.com to produce instant quotes How to conduct in-home visits and measure volume accurately How to market yourself with Google Maps, QR codes, and referrals How to partner with local movers to expand your reach How to manage packing, documents, and the move-day workflow How to scale your business city by city You don't need a truck. You don't need a warehouse. You don't need startup capital. You need only drive, professionalism, and the Global Max system behind you. The Moving Agent Playbook — Your First Step Our flagship title, The Moving Agent Playbook, is the definitive guide for anyone who wants to launch an international moving business with minimal infrastructure and unlimited potential. It teaches you how to operate like a seasoned professional from day one, whether you're seeking a part-time income or building a full regional agency. A University for Modern Entrepreneurs Global Max Logistics University is more than a publisher — it is an entrepreneurial launchpad. Our curriculum merges real-world logistics experience with explicit, step-by-step instruction, giving you a business blueprint that has helped thousands of movers, agents, and coordinators succeed worldwide. If you're ready to build a meaningful business, control your time, and serve families with professionalism and integrity, your journey starts here. This is where entrepreneurs become international moving professionals.
GLOBAL MAX LOGISTICS UNIVERSITY A Higher Education Pathway for the Modern Logistics Entrepreneur In every era of global commerce, a moment emerges when the ability to learn becomes the most valuable form of capital. In the world of international moving and freight logistics, that moment is now. Global Max Logistics University was founded to meet this moment—an academic platform built to elevate everyday individuals into capable, confident, professionally trained international moving specialists. For more than 30 years, the Global Max Network has stood at the forefront of logistics innovation, introducing technologies and operational methods that have reshaped how the industry operates. From early online freight calculators to streamlined documentation systems, containerized moving workflows, and worldwide agent coordination, the Global Max ecosystem has accumulated a rare depth of knowledge—knowledge that, until now, has remained largely inaccessible to the general public. Global Max Logistics University serves one purpose: to make this education accessible, affordable, and applicable to anyone with the ambition to build a business in international moving. This is not a theory. This is not speculation. This is real, tested, operational intelligence—refined through decades of global work and now presented in a structured academic format. A University Born from Industry, Built for the Future Unlike traditional logistics programs that focus on supply chain models or corporate freight management, Global Max Logistics University concentrates on the specific skills required for entrepreneurial international moving services. This field is rapidly growing yet dramatically underserved. Students of the University gain direct access to knowledge normally protected by industry insiders: How overseas moving is priced and structured How container shipments truly function How LCL consolidations operate across regions How move-day logistics work at the ground level How to estimate volume accurately during home visits How to present professional quotes and close contracts How to navigate customs concerns, documents, and tariffs How to market international moving services with zero overhead These are not abstract concepts; they are the daily realities of global relocation. The University’s curriculum provides clarity where confusion has long reigned, and empowers learners with a level of competence traditionally reserved for seasoned agents. A Mission of Modern Educational Equity One of the founding principles of Global Max Logistics University is the belief that financial barriers should not limit high-level logistics education, and that it should certainly not be restricted to large corporations or specialized degree programs. The cost of learning international logistics is traditionally steep: Tuition at logistics universities Professional certifications costing thousands Apprenticeships require years of unpaid learning. Corporate training is accessible only to full-time employees In contrast, Global Max Logistics University offers an academic-quality curriculum at a fraction of the cost—allowing anyone to learn the fundamentals, principles, and applied skills of international moving without excessive financial commitment. This democratization of logistics knowledge is deliberate. We believe that economic opportunity expands when education becomes attainable. The guiding philosophy is simple: You should not need a fortune to learn how to build your future. A Higher-Education Tone with Real-World Application What distinguishes Global Max Logistics University is its fusion of academic structure with practical business execution. The tone is serious, rigorous, and intellectually grounded—yet always oriented toward applied entrepreneurship. Each chapter, concept, and instructional module is crafted to mirror the foundational elements of higher education: Clear learning objectives Progressive knowledge development Real case studies Industry terminology Applied methodologies Professional growth frameworks But unlike traditional university programs, the path offered here does not require years of study or massive tuition costs. The learner does not need to enroll in a multi-semester degree to understand the global relocation sector. Instead, they gain access to concentrated, expertly distilled knowledge—the kind that typically takes decades to accumulate. This approach gives students the rare advantage of entering the field with a level of confidence and clarity that even many established professionals lack. The Gateway for the Modern Entrepreneur International moving represents one of the most stable, continuous needs in the global economy. Families relocate for career changes, academic opportunities, military placements, governmental assignments, retirement, and countless personal reasons. Yet, despite this ongoing demand, very few individuals possess the knowledge to guide them. This gap is precisely where new entrepreneurs can thrive. Global Max Logistics University offers the training needed to: Begin offering international moving services locally. Build a client-facing presence in one’s community. Use technology to quote moves instantly and accurately. Coordinate packing, loading, and documentation. Grow into a respected professional within the global relocation sector The University’s publications collectively form a pathway—one that allows an individual with no prior logistics experience to step confidently into a high-demand, high-impact professional field. This opportunity is rare. This knowledge is specialized. And this educational platform is the first of its kind. The message to every prospective learner is clear: You do not need to spend thousands of dollars or commit years of your life to gain access to this industry. You only need the proper guidance, tools, and mentorship. Global Max Logistics University provides all three. An Academic Home for Those Who Dare to Advance Large entities have long dominated the logistics industry. Yet, the most meaningful growth in the coming decade will come from independent professionals—individuals who pair local presence with global systems. This hybrid model, developed through the Global Max Network, is now being taught for the first time in a structured educational format. Students will discover not only the how of international moving, but the why behind the industry’s evolution, gaining a lens through which to understand future trends, technological changes, and global mobility patterns. This blend of academic insight and entrepreneurial action places Global Max Logistics University in a category of its own: A higher-education institution designed for real-world success. For those seeking a more straightforward path, a new profession, or a meaningful business opportunity, the University stands ready as the gateway. Your education awaits. Your opportunity begins now.
Moving to Europe is the definitive guide for anyone ready to design a new life across the Atlantic. Written by the pioneers behind the world’s first online international moving calculators, this book transforms the complexity of relocation into a clear, structured system built on 35 years of real logistics experience.
Discover how to plan your move with precision, navigate visas and documentation, avoid costly shipping mistakes, and choose the right European city for your lifestyle and goals. With professional packing frameworks, digital integration strategies, and proven relocation timelines, this guide replaces guesswork with intelligence.
More than a handbook, it is a relocation mastery blueprint—equally valuable for families, professionals, retirees, and digital nomads.
About the Author:
Andrés Guerra-Mondragón González, founder of Global Max and a pioneer in digital freight technology, has guided thousands of movers worldwide. His mission: to democratize relocation knowledge and help people cross oceans with clarity, dignity, and confidence.
Build Your Own International Moving Business in Seven Days
by Andy Guerra-Mondragon, Virginie De-Jaham, and Global MAX Logistics University
What if you could build a real business — a respected business — helping families move across oceans… without buying a truck, renting a warehouse, or risking your savings?
What if all you needed was your ambition, your professionalism, and the Global Max system behind you?
This book shows you how ordinary people in any U.S. city can become international moving agents, earning real income by guiding families through the most important relocation of their lives. You’ll learn how to visit homes, prepare quotes, use the Global Max calculators, partner with local movers, and build a reputation that makes you the trusted authority in your community.
This isn’t theory.
This is the blueprint used by professionals worldwide — a proven path to independence.
If you’ve been waiting for the chance to start something of your own…
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Your new career begins here