We help you choose the right mix of maritime, road, rail and air solutions, and the right partners to operate them, on criteria that go well beyond the freight rate.
Executive overview
Design your multimodal transport network and select, tender and contract the forwarders, carriers and logistics providers that run it.
Logistics partners carry your service promise to customers. Yet forwarders, carriers and 3PLs are often selected on rate alone, through tenders that are hard to compare and contracts that leave service levels, liabilities and change mechanisms loosely defined.
We combine network design with structured partner selection: defining the right modal mix and lane strategy, running transparent tenders, conducting due diligence and building contracts and SLA frameworks that make performance measurable and enforceable.
Business challenges addressed
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Rate-driven partner decisions
Selecting on headline rates overlooks capacity commitments, network coverage, financial robustness and the hidden cost of poor service.
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Suboptimal modal mix
Habit rather than analysis often determines the split between sea, road, rail and air, leaving cost, transit time and emissions trade-offs unexplored.
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Tenders that are hard to compare
Inconsistent lane data, open-ended bid formats and unclear evaluation criteria produce offers that cannot be compared on a like-for-like basis.
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Contracts without enforceable service levels
Weak SLAs, vague KPIs and missing governance leave little leverage when performance slips or volumes change.
Services and solutions
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Identification and evaluation of logistics partners
We build a qualified long list of logistics providers for your lanes and requirements, then assess capabilities, coverage, capacity and fit before any commercial discussion.
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Freight forwarder and carrier selection
We define selection criteria, run structured evaluations and build a defensible shortlist of forwarders and carriers, weighing service, capacity, cost and risk.
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Maritime, road, rail, and air transportation solutions
We assess each mode against your volumes, lead times and service requirements, covering FCL and LCL, FTL and groupage, rail corridors and air freight options.
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Multimodal transport network optimization
We redesign lanes, hubs and modal combinations to balance transit time, cost, reliability and emissions, and identify where modal shift is viable.
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Logistics outsourcing strategy
We help you decide what to keep in-house and what to outsource, defining the scope, the right partner model and the transition approach.
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3PL and 4PL partner evaluation
We evaluate third- and fourth-party logistics providers on operational capability, systems integration, control tower maturity and governance model.
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Supplier qualification and due diligence
We review financial health, compliance, insurance, certifications held and operational references of shortlisted partners, coordinating with legal specialists where required.
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Transport tender preparation and evaluation
We prepare lane data, bid templates and evaluation grids, manage clarification rounds and analyze responses on a like-for-like basis.
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Contracting and service-level framework support
We structure SLAs, KPIs, review cadences, penalty and incentive mechanisms and change clauses, working alongside your legal advisers on the final contract.
Typical engagement approach
- 01
Profile
Consolidate lane, volume and service data and define requirements by mode and flow.
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Design
Set the target modal mix, network structure and sourcing model for logistics services.
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Tender
Run the market consultation, evaluate offers and conduct due diligence on shortlisted partners.
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Contract and onboard
Finalize SLAs and governance, then support partner onboarding and the first performance reviews.
Expected deliverables
- Lane and volume baseline with requirements by mode
- Target multimodal network and outsourcing model
- Tender pack: specifications, bid templates and evaluation grid
- Comparative bid analysis and partner shortlist
- Due diligence summaries for preferred partners
- SLA and KPI framework with governance model
Outcomes you can target
- 01
A defensible partner shortlist based on transparent criteria
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A modal mix aligned with cost, transit time and service objectives
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Contracts with measurable and enforceable service levels
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Reduced reliance on a single carrier or corridor
Related expertise
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Frequently asked questions
Are you independent from the logistics providers you evaluate?
Yes. We act solely on your behalf, do not receive commissions from logistics providers and apply the same documented criteria to every bidder.
Can you run a tender for a single mode or region?
Yes. Engagements can cover one mode, one corridor or one region, or a full multimodal tender across your network.
Do you draft the logistics contracts?
We define the operational and commercial content, including scope, SLAs, KPIs and governance. Final drafting and legal review are handled with your legal counsel or qualified specialists.
Talk to an expert about Multimodal Logistics & Partner Selection
Tell us where you are today and what you need to achieve. We will propose the right scope for a first engagement.