How does dedicated line logistics work? What is the dedicated logistics process?
Dedicated line logistics, also known as freight line, means that logistics companies use their own trucks, special vehicles or air resources to deliver goods to their destinations. Generally, it has its own branch or cooperative outlet at the destination, so that the trucks can be loaded back and forth. So how does dedicated line logistics work?
1. Build a team
In order to realize the dedicated logistics service, it is very important to form a fleet. This allows for easy deployment of vehicles and cargo management, as well as better control over departure times and shipping spaces. Only in this way can the advantages of special line logistics be highlighted.
2. Establish outlets
Dedicated line logistics is a point-to-point logistics method, so it is necessary to establish a pick-up point at the destination. Only in this way can it be convenient to send and receive goods and provide better service to customers.
3. Customer source
To realize the long-term profitability of dedicated line logistics, a stable source of customers is needed. Therefore, when establishing a dedicated line logistics service, early publicity and promotion are very important. You can cooperate with peers, share resources, and integrate resources, which will be more effective than acting alone.
Advantages of special line logistics:
1. Cost saving: Dedicated line logistics can reduce the number of transfers and transportation distance during transportation through centralized transportation of goods, thereby reducing transportation costs. At the same time, special line logistics can also obtain better prices and services through long-term cooperation with suppliers, further saving costs.
2. Provide stable services: Dedicated logistics companies usually have fixed routes and shifts, which can provide stable transportation services. Customers can book transportation time and space according to their own needs, avoiding delays and losses caused by transportation uncertainties.
3. Improve transportation efficiency: Dedicated logistics companies usually choose appropriate transportation means and routes according to the concentration of cargo volume to improve transportation efficiency. This can reduce the number of transshipments and transfers of goods during transportation and shorten the transportation time.
1. Uncertain time: Dedicated logistics companies usually determine the departure time according to the adequacy of the goods. If the quantity of goods is not enough, the departure may be delayed. This may be a disadvantage for some customers who have high requirements on shipping time.
2. Unable to meet urgent needs: Due to the uncertain transportation time of dedicated logistics companies, for some customers who are in urgent need of goods, they may not be able to meet their urgent needs. In such cases, urgent needs may be met by air transport or subcontracting.
Dedicated line logistics is actually direct transportation, which is direct transportation from one city to another. Corresponding to special line transportation is transit transportation. Transportation companies will inevitably have special line transportation. Its business process is roughly as follows:
1. Receiving orders (registration of customer and cargo information, road scheduling and stowage, air booking);
2. Pick up and ship the goods (coordinate the vehicles, or determine the cabin space of the aircraft);
3. In-transit tracking (driver information feedback, air waybill query, arrival feedback);
4. Arrival sign (delivery and handover of goods, feedback to customers);
5. Reconciliation settlement (according to the agreement between the two parties or the content of the contract, the logistics company will deliver the freight to the carrier, and the process will end after the settlement is completed).
Remarks: The above content is only an internal opinion and is for reference only.