Control your Total Cost of Transport (TCT)

Control your Total Cost of Transport (TCT) with GEBA Trans

Have you ever thought that moving goods often costs more than just the basic transportation costs? We can give you a good idea of all the additional costs involved in transporting your goods from A to B. We will take you through the different stages of the transport process and show you how we can help you keep these costs manageable.

Preparation: The first step towards manageable costs

Before you book a transport, you may already have spent time and money preparing the transport and your internal logistics. Your logistics officer has to look for a reliable partner, negotiate rates, determine transport methods and loading and unloading dates. Every time you get a new route or have to deliver in a region unknown to you, the whole process starts all over again. This costs you time, energy and you may lack the expertise and market knowledge needed to make the best decisions.

In times of market tightness, your procurement costs can increase from 15% to 30% when you have to deviate to another carrier. In 2021, this was even the case for 1 out of 4 transport orders.

Implementation: The transport process

You would like the process from loading to unloading your goods to run smoothly. Unfortunately, this process can come with several challenges that cost your business time and money. Think of coordinating time slots for loading and unloading, delays during loading and/or unloading, unforeseen delays en route such as traffic jams or driving bans, damage to goods, unplanned diversions and extra administrative operations.

These problems can lead to additional costs, operational inefficiencies and a negative impact on your customer satisfaction. Delays and damage to your goods can result in missed deadlines and dissatisfied customers, while inefficient processes and extra administrative tasks burden your staff with additional ‘unnecessary’ workload.

Aftercare: Handling your transport

After the execution of your transport, you may face unforeseen costs and administrative tasks that need to be handled. Obtaining all the necessary freight documents and correct invoices from your carriers can be a time-consuming process. This can lead to additional administration costs or surcharges, especially if you ask for original documents, for example, which in turn increases your Total Cost of Transport.

Conclusion

The Total Cost of Transport includes much more than just basic transport costs. From preparation and execution to aftercare, each stage brings its own challenges and additional costs. At GEBA Trans, we offer a complete solution that covers all these aspects. With our extensive network, own fleet and nearly 30 years of experience, we guarantee that your transportation needs are handled efficiently and cost-effectively.

Let GEBA Trans be your partner in transport and find out how we can help you control your Total Cost of Transport. Contact us today and experience the benefits of a reliable and experienced transport partner.