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title: "When Can I Submit a Quote Request?"
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# When Can I Submit a Quote Request?

Yes, you can [request a quote](https://www.flexport.com/help/29-how-do-i-submit-a-quote-request) from Flexport weeks in advance of your [cargo ready date](https://www.flexport.com/help/361-what-is-the-cargo-ready-date). The further in advance you book a quote, the more time Flexport will have to secure the earliest possible booking on a flight or vessel. However, all freight rates will expire after their validity date has passed and will need to be [re-quoted](https://www.flexport.com/help/240-why-does-my-shipment-need-to-be-re-quoted).

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*This is a markdown version of [https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/help/when-do-i-submit-quote-request/](https://www.flex.thisisbrew.com/help/when-do-i-submit-quote-request/) for AI/LLM consumption.*