Freight Database – e-freight

Large enterprises usually have an extremely heterogeneous tariff structure for increased cost efficiency. This multiplicity of tariffs and differing forwarders complicates structure lucidity. Poor decisions for freight assignment are often the result.

e-freight guarantees, as a web-based database solution for intranet and internet, that the most favourable forwarder will be quickly and dependably determined in daily freight assignment. Simple parameterization enables a high individuality to be attained, comparable to that of customized systems.

Assignment possibilities with e-freight:

• Forwarder Selection
  e-freight executes – company-wide and above and beyond system boundaries – uniform transport evaluation in real-time.
• Sales Information System
  e-freight offers a quick overview of freight cost alternatives. This information creates an ideal foundation for sales negotiations.
• Tracking & Tracing
  e-freight enables order detail inquiries via intranet and extranet.

Range of services of e-freight:

• Simple freight costs inquiries by entering shipment data in web browser – logistic expertise is unnecessary
• Range and level of detail of result display are freely configurable
• Automatic forwarder screening according to coverage area, shipment type and other criteria
• Extensive information pool for contact data or country restrictions, for example, may be stored in addition to the freight database; this ensures continuous know-how in the company, even with vacation substitutions or a change of staff.
• Logistic cost comparison between various carriers and service types (e.g.: Express, Overnight delivery, etc.)
• Freight calculation may be executed in any currency: charge currencies are converted to domestic currencies according to daily rates
• Integration of various distance network modules with interactive location search
• Highly modular freight calculation supports calculations according to former, legally determined tariffs, as well as free agreements
• Returns detailed results – especially important for calculation checks