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This allows for better-managed contract compliance and savings realized through reduced transport costs.
Businesses may be paying millions of dollars more than they should without an FAP partner. For shippers facing increasingly complex carrier rules, the burden of late payment fees, and the everpresent risk of fraud, a trusted partner can make all the difference.
“ The criticality of getting the carriers paid on time is so important because of cash flow, and carriers like UPS and FedEx are imposing late fees. That’ s a new wrinkle, especially with those two major players,” Miner said.
Late fees can swiftly erode a shipper’ s bottom line, and the pressure to pay quickly can sometimes lead to costly mistakes if bills aren’ t thoroughly audited. Risks are too great to allow freight bills and payments to flow through without an audit, although more than 90 % of bills do not have any exceptions.
A bundled TMS, such as CT Logistics’ system, integrates with the freight rating and auditing procedures, ensuring every bill is checked against contract rates and discounts before
A strategic freight audit process is the foundation of a solid transportation strategy. payment. With this approach, clients not only avoid preventable fees but also ensure they aren’ t overpaying for misapplied rates or misclassified shipments.
Historic data captured in the payment system can deliver actionable information and help guide strategic planning. Sophisticated reporting tools allow clients to create and view reports, pivot tables and graphics for data-driven decision-making.
Freight auditing isn’ t just about software. Experienced teams with hard-won experience in the nuances of freight rates, tariffs and contracts deliver the real value.
The complexities of modern shipping make expertise such as this especially critical. Classification errors, such as mistaking fiber optic cables for copper, can have significant financial implications. The institutional knowledge built into FAP solutions provides the seasoned oversight many shippers may lack in-house.
CT Logistics employs a full-time ISO auditor to ensure every process meets rigorous standards. When issues arise, they’ re documented, audited and corrected according to certified processes.
“ We say what we do and do what we say,” Miner said.
From pre-audit and post-audit services to integrated TMS tools, FAP businesses must deliver end-to-end solutions to help clients save money, avoid late fees and confidently manage their freight costs.
“ This is our bread and butter. We build systems and processes around everything we do,” Miner said. n
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Comprehensive solution integrates into your supply chain
With 102 years of experience, CT Logistics has developed an extensive range of freight cost validation, allocation and visibility solutions. As a leader in freight payment services and transportation management solutions, the company provides clients a foundation of confidence, enabling them to focus on their core business. By collaboratively developing customized business solutions, CT Logistics helps streamline operations and enhance focus on core business priorities.
A legacy of trust Companies of all sizes and industry designations rely on CT Logistics to deliver tailored solutions for freight audits, payments and business intelligence. With SOC certification and ISO 9001:2015 accreditation, CT Logistics’ process-driven practices uphold rigorous standards— ensuring secure, timely payments and actionable insights. Industryleading technology and deep expertise support maximum return on investment. constantly evolving global market. With the expertise of CT Logistics, as well as an available suite of high-value, advisory-based solutions that promote deep reductions in transportation expense, clients can maintain leadership within their industries and outpace competition by keeping internal resources focused on core competencies.
Confidence, trust and leadership since 1923 These principles form the foundation of CT Logistics’ corporate philosophy— a tradition trusted by clients since 1923. Equally important is the future CT Logistics aims to build with clients. The company’ s evolving services and cutting-edge software solutions are designed to help reduce supply chain costs, enhance visibility and control, and drive impactful insights for organizations, while leveraging the latest in AI and machine-learning technologies. CT Logistics is committed to empowering your business to thrive and achieve sustainable success.
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