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Freight Management
Putting the Control Back in Your Supply Chain
Why flexible, transparent, and performance-driven freight management solutions matter
Freight management is at the heart of strong supply chain solutions. Whether you're moving full truckloads (FTL), less than truckloads (LTL), shipping by ocean or air, or dealing with complex cross-border requirements, how your freight is managed can make or break margins, delivery reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Without the right Freight Management:
1. Transportation costs can spiral due to inefficient routes, carrier misuse, or poor load planning
2. Visibility is often limited, leading to unexpected delays or disruptions
3. Scalability suffers when demand spikes or market conditions shift
4. Sustainability goals may be compromised by wasted miles or suboptimal carriers
Our Freight Management Services
We provide end-to-end transportation solutions designed to adapt to your unique freight profile. Our services include:
Full Truckload (FTL) Freight
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight
Ocean & Air Freight
Mode & Mix Optimization
Carrier Management & Contracting
Freight Visibility & Tracking
Cost & Lane Audits
Maximize efficiency with optimized lane use, capacity planning, and carrier partnerships.
Tailored solutions for smaller shipments, combining multiple orders efficiently while maintaining service levels.
Global reach with trade-lane expertise, cost-effective routing, customs compliance, and transit time optimization.
Strategic planning to decide when to use FTL vs. LTL vs. multimodal or intermodal transport.
Negotiation, performance monitoring, and alignment with carriers to meet your SLAs.
Real-time monitoring, analytics, and reporting to anticipate issues and manage risk.
Regular review of your freight spend, route profitability, and lane performance to find savings.
What Makes NAL Different
• Flexibility & Tailoring: We know no two shippers are the same. We build freight management plans that suit your volume, lanes, product mix, and risk thresholds.
• Transparency & Insight: With clear dashboards, predictive alerts, and centralized route planning tools, we easily see what’s happening in your supply chain and can respond fast.
• Collaboration Across Stakeholders: From procurement, operations, to shipping docks, everyone is aligned to optimize the freight flow.
• Cost-Savings Focus: We target modest-to-significant freight spend reductions. Many clients realize 12%+ savings in transportation costs thanks to smarter lane selection, mode optimization, and improved carrier utilization.
• Scalable Performance: Our solutions are built to grow as your business grows. Whether you ship regionally, nationally, or globally, we adjust the strategy to match demand spikes, seasonal peaks, and market shifts.
Industries & Use Cases
Our freight management expertise spans multiple industries:
• Retail & E-Commerce: High frequency, small LTL shipments; need for fast, reliable delivery to end customers.
• Manufacturing & Automotive: Bulk FTL movement, inbound raw materials, inventory replenishment, and heavy/oversized freight.
• Food & Beverage: Temperature-controlled freight, tight timing, cross-dock operations for perishables.
• Import/Export & Cross-Border: Ocean or air freight, customs compliance, duty management, and import/export paperwork.
Overcoming Common Hurdles
Challenge
Our Solution
Lack of transparency in transit status
Real-time tracking and predictive alerts to reduce surprises
High freight costs in low-density lanes
Mode shift recommendations, backhaul matching, network redesign
Carrier issues or underperformance
Carrier scorecards, SLA reviews, contract renegotiation
Shipment schedule fluctuations/seasonality
Flex capacity planning, mode mix changes, vendor collaboration
1. How do you choose the best carrier for my freight?
We match each shipment with the best carrier based on your service requirements, freight type, lane history, and performance data. Our carrier scorecard system ensures every partner meets strict reliability, cost, and compliance standards.
2. What level of visibility will I have into my shipments?
You’ll have full, real-time visibility through our tracking technology. From pickup to delivery, our system provides live updates, predictive alerts for potential delays, and performance analytics so you can make informed decisions at every step.
3. How do you handle unexpected disruptions or delays?
Our operations team actively monitors each shipment. If a delay or issue occurs, we communicate immediately, provide alternative routing options, and manage recovery with carriers to minimize impact on your schedule and costs.
4. What kind of freight modes do you manage?
We manage full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), ocean, air, and intermodal freight. Each mode is evaluated for cost, speed, and reliability to fit your overall supply chain solution.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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