In today’s highly competitive supply chain market, speed and efficiency have become key factors for success. Long delivery is not only a risk to contract performance – it directly causes financial losses. Delays lead to higher storage costs, loss of clients, production downtime, and an overall increase in the cost of the supply chain. That’s why logistics optimization is the top priority for every transport and logistics company.
How Does Delivery Time Affect Costs?
Long routes and inefficient transport schemes result in:
- Additional expenses for cargo storage in warehouses or in transit
- Higher insurance costs
- Increased fuel and logistics support costs
- Possible penalties for missed deadlines
- Loss of customer loyalty
For any business, this means one thing – the faster and more efficient the logistics is, the lower the unit cost and the higher the profitability is as well.
Means to Optimize Delivery Times and Logistics Costs
1. Combining Different Modes of Transport
Multimodal transportation allows businesses to take advantage of each transport type. For instance, sea freight is cost-effective for large volumes and long distances but it’s slower. Combining it with road freight helps to significantly shorten total delivery time.
2. Route Analysis and Optimization
Modern logistics IT systems enable the calculation of optimal routes considering traffic, weather conditions, and border congestion. This is especially crucial for international road transportation through some countries, where border delays can last for days.
3. Cargo Consolidation
Grouping shipments from multiple senders is a cost-efficient way to reduce delivery expenses. This method is particularly effective for road freight on routes with regular cargo flows.
4. Using Air Freight for Urgent Deliveries
Air freight is more expensive than other transport types, but when delivery time is critical, it’s an invaluable solution — especially for international shipments involving spare parts, medical goods, or product samples.
What San Logistics Offers
As an international transport and logistics company, San Logistics provides clients with a comprehensive approach to reducing delivery times and optimizing costs:
- Multimodal solutions and full control at every stage
- Automated route management
- Cargo consolidation and warehousing services
- Flexible transport options: road, sea, and air freight
- Own bonded warehouse in Istanbul
We understand that every minute in logistics means money – that’s why we deliver solutions that truly save time and boost efficiency.
