GlossaryEN1 min readUpdated: Jun 8, 2026
Transport Scheduling
Transport planning is the process of matching available transport capacities (trucks, carriers, vessels, aircraft) to shipment orders while respecting time windows, weight limits, hazmat regulations, and budget constraints.
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Transport planning is the process of matching available transport capacities (trucks, carriers, vessels, aircraft) to shipment orders while respecting time windows, weight limits, hazmat regulations, and budget constraints. Good planning directly determines on-time delivery performance and transport cost efficiency. Planning may be done manually by experienced dispatchers or automatically via a Transport Management System that compares alternatives and proposes the most cost-effective solution.
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