What is the Trade Hub?
A single B2B surface that holds the verified provider directory and the open-inquiry board — find a partner, or let a partner find you.
Last updated 2026-05-03
The Trade Hub at /trade-hub is the B2B matchmaking surface of Haubot. Two modes, one URL:
- Providers — a verified directory of every business on the platform (dealers, brokers, manufacturers, logistics, service, inspection, parts suppliers).
- Inquiries — a public board of open requests posted by buyers and operators. Providers reply with quotes; the author picks one.
You switch between the two with the pill toggle at the top of the hero. The same filters (search, business type, country) apply to both — so a search for "logistics" in ?country=DE shows you German logistics providers in one tab and German logistics-themed inquiries in the other.
When to use which mode
| Your situation | Use |
|---|---|
| You know what role you need (e.g. a broker for excavators) and want to look through verified companies. | Providers |
| You're not sure who can help, or you want quotes from several at once. | Inquiries |
| You're a provider hunting for new clients. | Inquiries (read-only browse, then respond) |
| You want to discover companies operating in your country, even with HQ elsewhere. | Providers |
Who can do what
| Action | Anonymous | Signed-in user | User with business profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browse providers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browse inquiries | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Post an inquiry | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Respond to an inquiry with a quote | — | — | ✓ |
| Accept a response on your inquiry | — | ✓ (own only) | ✓ (own only) |
To post an inquiry you only need an account. To respond to one you also need a business profile — the inquiry author needs a real company on the other end of the quote.
What the Trade Hub is not
- Not a marketplace replacement. Listed equipment lives in Marketplace. The Trade Hub is for finding partners, not machines.
- Not a private channel. Inquiries posted here are visible to everyone. If you want a private conversation with one company, use Messenger or check whether they're inside one of your TradeCircles.
- Not a guarantee. Providers in the directory are verified businesses, but we don't intermediate the deal. Trust signals (reviews, multi-country presence, listing history) are surfaced — the decision is yours.
Common starting points
- New here and want to find someone? → Finding providers
- Need something done and don't know who? → Posting an inquiry
- You're a provider and want to win work? → Responding to inquiries
- Already in motion and want to manage your stuff? → Your Trade Hub dashboard