Mastering Logistics RFQs for Global Supply Chains – A Strategic Guide for 2026–2028

Global freight is entering a new era of turbulence.

Tensions in Ukraine, the Middle East, and potentially Taiwan are already reshaping trade routes and increasing supply chain risks.

For international shippers, importers, and exporters, building resilient logistics strategies is no longer optional.

My book “Mastering Logistics RFQs for Global Supply Chains” explains how to structure freight sourcing and supplier selection to balance cost, reliability, and risk in this new reality.

Available on Amazon – eBook $9.90

When global supply chains become unpredictable, the companies that win are those that structure their logistics strategy before the disruption happens.

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Zusätzliche Kosten? Eine Checkliste wird Sie auf versteckte Kosten hinweisen

Freight & Shipping

Zusätzliche Kosten? Eine Checkliste wird Sie auf versteckte Kosten hinweisen

Posted at 1/19/26 in Fracht & Versand, Ressourcen by

Eine weitere Methode, mit der LSP-Unternehmen Ihnen den niedrigsten Preis vorgaukeln, besteht darin, dass sie den reinen Versand anbieten und Ihnen später Zusatzkosten in Rechnung stellen, d. h. sie bieten Ihnen einen niedrigen Preis für den Standardservice an, berechnen Ihnen dann aber mehr für Upgrades wie zusätzliche Dienstleistungen, Dokumentation, Abwicklung und andere Leistungen.

Um sicherzustellen, dass Sie nicht mit zusätzlichen Änderungen überrascht werden, sollten Sie dem Spediteur genaue Angaben zu Ihrer Sendung machen.

Nachfolgend finden Sie eine Checkliste mit Punkten, die Sie dem Spediteur schriftlich mitteilen sollten, um zu verhindern, dass er Ihnen später zusätzliche Kosten aufbürdet:

  • The specific size and actual dimensions of boxes or pallets.
  • Total weight of the shipment, including pallets if used.
  • Is the shipment palletized? Some carriers charge more for non- palletized shipments because it requires more time to load onto the truck.
  • The transit time required from pick up to delivery. As you would expect, “rush jobs” cost more.
  • Is a lift gate is required for pick up or delivery? In other words, can the truck pull right up to a dock or will the shipment need to be lifted onto the truck from the ground? You can and will be charged more when lift gates are required.
  • Is the pick up or delivery in a residential area or on a construction site? Some carriers have surcharges for delivery to these types of locations.
  • Is this a hazardous materials or a dangerous good shipment with special requirements? Again, this may require special equipment for shipping that can cost more.
  • What size truck is required? Do the loading or unloading locations have special requirements with regard to the size or height of the truck? You may ask the question in the other requirements field.
  • Is an inside pick up or delivery required? In other words, will it be delivered to the 3rd floor of an office building? If so, the carrier needs to know this in advance and will charge more for it.
  • What is the correct Incoterm (+name of the place) ?
  • Does the shipment require any special handling like refrigeration or will it need to be shipped with a tarp if on a flatbed?
  • Will the shipment need to be stored?