# 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 optimize 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 Anytime

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.

## 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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## Get the Latest Updates on Ocean Freight Challenges

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

- **Key updates on tariffs and global trade tensions**— including how recent U.S. policies are reshaping ocean freight rates, transit times, and service reliability.
- **Actionable strategies for shippers**— learn how to stay agile, manage rising landed costs, and seize opportunities such as timing ocean tenders effectively.

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## 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.

### 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.

### 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 optimize your global grid.
- We ensure all stakeholders are involved, leading to successful implementation.

### 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.

## Facts and Figures

- **Years of Experience:** 0+
- **Advisory Projects:** 0+

## 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

## Infographics

- Carrier management
- SWOT analysis and sanity check
- Forecast & action methodology

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

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- Clear, accurate information
- High-quality data
- Carefully structured
- Succinct and to the point

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- 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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- 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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