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Freight Allocation Analysis

Freight Allocation Analysis distributes transport orders systematically across available carriers and service providers during the planning phase.

Last updated: 8 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

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Freight Allocation Analysis distributes transport orders systematically across available carriers and service providers during the planning phase. The analysis evaluates competing options using metrics such as cost per shipment, transit time, available capacity, service-level agreements and geographic coverage. The result is an optimization decision that reduces transport costs, enhances delivery reliability and maximizes resource utilization. Logistics managers typically conduct such analyses regularly to adapt their carrier mix to changing shipment patterns.

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