Freight Sourcing
Freight Sourcing
procurement advisory FOR SHIPPERS

Experts in Supply Chain Advisory

Complex supply chains, growing competition and changing customer needs have posed a huge challenge in logistics operations. Our advisory experts specialize in both supply chain and freight procurement consulting and are here to improve your logistic processes, identify cost-saving factors and develop the right strategy to optimise supply chain.
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Expertise for all modes

We combine expertise from supply chain operations, logistics projects leadership and market intelligence. Our teams have an in-depth understanding of the various global modes of transportation, for sea, road, rail and air.

Expertise any time

Using their industry knowledge our teams work together with your in-house procurement department and are fully aligned to your individual requirements.

Expertise for optimal results

Upgrade your freight procurement with our unique procurement excellence and advisory approach, combining our best-in-class tendering tool with expert advice for optimal results within your freight procurement.

EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSION

Navigating ocean freight: what will 2025 bring?

Explore the future of ocean freight with insights from Hellmann and Benteler. Discover key trends and strategies to navigate the evolving market and stay ahead of the competition. Learn how to adapt to the changing landscape and overcome challenges in global freight operations.

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OCEAN SHORTS

Get the latest updates on ocean freight challenges

Watch the videos and discover actionable insights on market dynamics in just a few minutes.

 

  • Episode 1: How will new alliances affect the market?
    The tide is shifting among carriers, and there are some new alliances forming which will have an impact on the market as we know it.
  • NEW! Episode 2: The Red Sea crisis and ocean freight
    We explain how the situation has developed, its implications for supply chains and why a return to normal may take longer than anticipated.
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BENEFITS

Benefits for your business

Upgrade your freight procurement with our unique procurement excellence approach, combining our best-in-class tendering tool with expert advice for optimal results within your freight procurement.  

PROCUREMENT ADVISORY

Network transparency

Network transparency
  • Gain visibility into disruptions in your supply chain with our comprehensive transparency and cost/service analysis, across strategic and process levels.
  • We'll support you from concept to implementation and ensure full transparency throughout your supply chain network.
Benefits

PROCUREMENT ADVISORY

Expert advice

Expert advice
  • Our experts provide comprehensive support in developing and implementing a network strategy. Leveraging our market knowledge and process proficiency in transport and warehouse operations, we can optimise your global grid.
  • We ensure all stakeholders are involved, leading to successful implementation.
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PROCUREMENT ADVISORY

Cost savings

Cost savings
  • We generate cost savings through network planning and supply chain optimization and strategy, helping you to gain a deeper understanding of rate developments and cost drivers.
  • Our experts will indicate target rates, so you are well-prepared for upcoming negotiations.
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Facts and figures

25
+
years of experience.
1700
+
advisory projects.

What our customers are saying

We wanted independent benchmarking from a third party, to gain better objectivity. We chose Transporeon because of the range of services on executing tenders, and we expected them to be highly competent in assessing rates. Transporeon has greatly supported us in negotiations with service providers.

Dr. Frederic Folwaczny,
Head of Logistics Procurement, ALTANA 

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Navigating supply chain risks: Three strategies to create resilience during uncertain times

Navigating supply chain risks: Three strategies to create resilience during uncertain times

In today's dynamic business landscape, supply chain professionals face a variety of challenges. While unpredictable events are unavoidable, their impact can be mitigated – and even used as a force for transformative change. 

Discover the three key strategies that will help you supercharge your supply chain:

 

  • Carrier management 

  • SWOT analysis and sanity check  

  • Forecast & action methodology 

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How to become a Shipper of Choice: Rate Structure

How to become a Shipper of Choice: Rate Structure

Receiving as many good quality rates as possible is one of the most important outcomes of a tender. But how do you achieve this?

  • Keep it simple 
  • Use an efficient rate structure 
  • Optimise your tender strategy 
  • Allow flexibility in your bidding process

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How to become a Shipper of Choice: Documentation

How to become a Shipper of Choice: Documentation

To navigate these challenging times, shippers need to adopt a strategic tendering approach. And a good tender starts with good documentation. What does a good tender document look like?

 

  • Clear, accurate information

  • High-quality data

  • Carefully structured

  • Succinct and to the point

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How to become a Shipper of Choice: Fuel Floater

How to become a Shipper of Choice: Fuel Floater

Implementing a widely accepted and well-understood fuel floater for your main carrier base is crucial. Use our checklist to minimise risks, avoid frequent price renegotiations, and secure your contracted carriers.

 

  • Choose the right floater model for each transport mode 
  • Ensure your fuel model is accepted by every carrier  
  • Regularly evaluate your pricing strategy 
  • Always use a readily accepted fuel source 

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How to become a Shipper of Choice: Communication

How to become a Shipper of Choice: Communication

Becoming a valued shipper all starts with great communication. We’ve put together a simple guide, with the steps you need to take to foster strong relationships with your carriers and ensure smooth operations.

 

  • Communicate throughout the tender process 

  • Find the communication methods that best suit both parties 

  • Implement a communication matrix 

  • Schedule regular reviews about the communication matrix 

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PRODUCTS

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Together our products work in harmony to increase transport efficiency along the full lifecycle of freight activities.

Freight Sourcing Hub

Strategic Benchmarking

Strategic Benchmarking
  • Persistent freight cost savings with up to 8% with our state of art benchmarking approach.
  • Get the most comprehensive overview of all markets and for all modes.
  • Profit from insights into latest market developments & forecasts.
  • Get a deeper understanding of rate developments & costs drivers.
  • Receive regular information with market overviews, developments, cost drivers.
Benefits

Freight Sourcing Hub

Freight Procurement

Freight Procurement
  • Smart purchasing strategy.
  • Achieve optimum freight rates.
  • Reduce administrative effort and costs.
  • Find suitable partners worldwide.
  • Audit-proof the tendering process.
Benefits

Market Intelligence & Benchmarking

Supply Chain Advisory

Supply Chain Advisory
  • Know-How from more than 1,700 supply chain projects and 25+ years of experience 
  • Gain full global network transparency  
  • Achieve cost savings through supply chain optimization
  • Support for all phases, from conception to implementation into your supply chain
  • Deep knowledge of all modes of transport
  • Specialized Benchmarks with proven Market Intelligence methodology
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Insights Hub

Market Insights

Market Insights
  • Monitor the contractually agreed rates between shippers, logistic service providers, and the spot market.
  • Use important "indirect" indicators to illustrate the capacity situation on any given lane or market.
  • Define the lanes and metrics that you want to monitor.
  • Get a clear overview of the biggest market changes and top movers.
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Freight Audit & Payment Hub

Freight Audit

Freight Audit
  • Full visibility of process, data and carrier performance.
  • Logistics should no longer deal with invoicing.
  • Underbilling is reported.
  • Receives alerts about rejection/approval.
  • Cost allocation of freight audit costs are automated.
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Transport Execution Hub

Rate Management

Rate Management
  • All freight rates and freight contracts in one centralized database.
  • Rate query engine factors in multiple currencies, surcharges and total chargeable cost per available carrier.
  • Optimization of inquiry processes and better usage of internal resources.
  • Fully integrated process of assigning transports and management of rates in an organization.
  • Centralized interfaces and import/export functions.
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