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Why total landed cost matters more than freight rate

Why total landed cost matters more than freight rate

Assess total logistics cost through load utilisation, inventory, exceptions, destination charges and cash flow.

FULLYTRANS STANDARDEnd to end

From origin in China to delivery worldwide

OUR APPROACH

Assess total logistics cost through load utilisation, inventory, exceptions, destination charges and cash flow.

The lowest freight rate does not always produce the lowest overall cost. Delays, insufficient free time, destination surcharges and tied-up inventory can offset apparent savings. Compare transport, inventory and service risk together.

01

Identify hidden costs

Build a complete cost view from factory collection to delivery.

  • ↗Origin handling charges
  • ↗Demurrage and detention
  • ↗Destination charges
  • ↗Inventory carrying costs
02

Improve the operating model

Build sustainable savings through better operational design.

  • ↗Load optimisation
  • ↗Consolidated capacity procurement
  • ↗Shipment consolidation and LCL strategies
  • ↗Carrier performance management