# transport tender

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> When a company needs to award its freight volumes for an upcoming period, it runs a transport tender: selected carriers and freight forwarders are invited to submit bids for defined lanes, volumes, and service levels.

When a company needs to award its freight volumes for an upcoming period, it runs a transport tender: selected carriers and freight forwarders are invited to submit bids for defined lanes, volumes, and service levels. Tender documents typically cover shipment frequency, weight and volume ranges, routes, delivery windows, and quality or compliance requirements. Incoming offers are assessed against criteria such as price, reliability, insurance coverage, and certifications, usually resulting in a framework agreement with one or more service providers. Tenders can be open – as required for public-sector contracting authorities – or restricted to a shortlist of pre-qualified suppliers.

**Source:** [https://aha-logistik.de/logistik-lexikon/transportausschreibung](https://aha-logistik.de/logistik-lexikon/transportausschreibung)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | transport tender |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 99 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://aha-logistik.de/logistik-lexikon/transportausschreibung |

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