Route optimization is the process of calculating the most cost-efficient route to reach a destination. It merges factors like the number of orders, multi-stops, traffic congestion, selection of the nearest drivers, location, etc., improving the speed of delivery and reduction in the carbon footprint.
ePOD stands for electronic proof of delivery. It helps streamline the documentation of your deliveries, eliminating paperwork and capturing digital signatures, and photos that will guarantee delivery (offering proof of delivery).
A real-time visibility platform allows operation managers and customers real-time insights into orders and shipments right from the supplier, warehouse, or store.
Each shipment cost depends on the distance that needs to be covered between the sender and recipient. Additionally, the cost of shipping a parcel will depend on factors such as how fast the parcel needs to be delivered (express service), the weight of the parcel, peak order season, and more.
LTL stands for Less Than Truckload, which keeps the truck load less than its capacity. These freight trailers can carry around 150- 15000 pounds. FTL stands for Full Truckload, wherein the entire trailer/ freight is filled to carry out the delivery. These trailers usually carry over 15,000 pounds.
Inbound logistics is the transportation of goods or supplies from a manufacturer, warehouse, or retail store. It involves sourcing raw materials or finished goods to be readied for distribution.
Accessorial fees are cost that incur to the carrier addition to line-haul, fuel surcharge, and chassis fee.
These fees are charged when a chassis is not available at the container location. This situation causes a carrier to spend extra time and mileage to pick up the chassis.
Carriers will typically allot a certain amount of "free time" that will not be charged for when waiting to pick up or drop off cargo. Free time is commonly two hours, although many carriers have moved to one hour, and any waiting time beyond free time has a cost.
If a container is stored at the port or terminal longer than its allotted time, the result is a demurrage fee. The causes for a demurrage fee can vary from delays to shortages. These fees can start at $100 a day after the first three days, then jump to $200 and $300 per day as the container sits at the terminal.
Drop fees can be incurred when a carrier drops a container at a warehouse or distribution center for later pickup instead of live-loading the cargo.
These fees are common when an early morning delivery or an appointment is required. The container is pulled early to store in yard until it is time to deliver.
Overweight containers have to be scaled to know the exact weight. So you have to pay for scale ticket. Also, they require an additional permit. So the carrier is able to transport the load legally. It also increases the fuel consumption of the truck.
Accessorial fees are cost that incur to the carrier addition to line-haul, fuel surcharge, and chassis fee.
The carrier drops the full container load to the warehouse and returns later for the empty container pickup, often within 48 hours.
This fee will be charged when a liftgate is needed to deliver goods when a loading dock isn’t available. A liftgate may be required when the cargo weighs over 100lbs and there is no dock. Most freight trailers don’t include liftgates unless they’re required for a specific delivery.
A residential fee is the fee a trucker may charge for delivering to a residential area.
A Dry Run Fee is a charge assessed by the freight carrier when a pickup is missed because the freight wasn't ready to ship, the shipper had no knowledge of the pickup, or any reason that results in no freight being picked up.
A lumper fee is charged to the carrier when a shipper utilizes third-party workers to help load or unload the trailer contents. Lumpers are often used at warehousing companies and grocery distributors.
if a shipment has more than one destination and the driver has to make numerous stops, the carrier may charge you an additional stop fee.
