# Ex-Post Freight Cost Auditing

*Last updated: 2026-06-23*

> Unlike preventive invoice controls applied at booking, ex-post freight cost auditing takes place after shipment: transport invoices are reviewed retrospectively for accuracy and compliance with contracted rates, discounts, and terms.

Unlike preventive invoice controls applied at booking, ex-post freight cost auditing takes place after shipment: transport invoices are reviewed retrospectively for accuracy and compliance with contracted rates, discounts, and terms. Invoices are cross-referenced against freight documents – air waybills (AWB), bills of lading, and original dispatch orders. Common findings include duplicate charges, incorrect weight or volume entries, and volume discounts that were never applied. For high-volume shippers, this audit is a standard cost-control measure that regularly results in credits or refunds from carriers and forwarders.

**Source:** [https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/ex-post-freight-cost-auditing/](https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/ex-post-freight-cost-auditing/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Ex-Post Freight Cost Auditing |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 85 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-23 |
| Source | https://www.inboundlogistics.com/cms/glossary/ex-post-freight-cost-auditing/ |

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