Services - Contract Logistics


CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SERVICES

If you don’t know the difference between a Transportation Contract and a Pricing Agreement, you are likely paying too much for transportation and logistics services.
While you may think you’ve signed a Transportation Contract with your freight carrier, in fact, all you may have is a Pricing Agreement. A Pricing Agreement gives the freight carrier the authority to change not only the terms but also the rates at any time without your approval.
Freight carriers each year give themselves a 6%-7% raise in the form of price increases. They can offer discounts, but it takes an expert to know which rates and discounts can be negotiated.
Without a contract, you’re missing out on the opportunity to not only get improved rates, but to lock in those price reductions for the duration of the contract.
MCS Global Forwarders recommends that all logistics and transportation services be performed under contract, regardless of the transportation mode, carrier, or logistics service provider. We perform carrier contract negotiations to create Transportation Contracts that maximize your profits while minimizing your risk.



Already under contract?

No problem! MCS Global Forwarders can make sure your contract does not contain terms that place your company in jeopardy. We can renegotiate the terms of your contract during the contract period and make sure you’ll get the best deal moving forward. And we can do this for your contracts with parcel carriers, all freight carriers, domestic and international and 3PL service providers

Transportation Contracts continually protect your interest:

  • Carriers cannot change a contract without your consent
  • All of your subsidiaries and affiliates can be covered by the same contract, making transportation costs predictable and improve savings
  • You can terminate a contract immediately if the carrier fails to comply with its obligations

MCS Global Forwarders negotiates on your behalf to establish:

  • Extended payment terms, achieving additional savings by avoiding late fees
  • Multi-year contracts, which reduce or eliminate annual rate increases
  • Minimum insurance requirements; increased liability coverage for your protection
  • Confidentiality provisions, preventing your competitors from learning the terms of your contract agreement

industries covered

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    Textile Logistics

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    Retail Logistics

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    Oil & Gas Logistics