# Freight procurement

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Shippers and logistics managers use freight procurement to secure transport capacity efficiently and build stable, cost-effective carrier relationships over time.

Shippers and logistics managers use freight procurement to secure transport capacity efficiently and build stable, cost-effective carrier relationships over time. The process covers tendering for transport services, evaluating competing bids against criteria such as price, capacity, transit time, and reliability, and awarding binding contracts to one or more carriers. Large shippers typically run structured tender rounds—annually or quarterly—negotiating framework agreements that include volume discounts and defined service-level commitments. Unlike spot bookings, freight procurement establishes fixed rates and guaranteed capacity for specific trade lanes or contract periods; day-to-day execution then falls to the contracted carrier or freight forwarder. For high-volume shippers, it is a core lever for cost control and supply chain resilience.

**Source:** [https://www.ipz-ehv.de/logistik-lexikon/frachtvergabe/](https://www.ipz-ehv.de/logistik-lexikon/frachtvergabe/)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Freight procurement |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 112 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://www.ipz-ehv.de/logistik-lexikon/frachtvergabe/ |

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