Analysis & Simulation
Test forwarder agreements before you sign them.
Who is this for?
Analysis & Simulation is for companies negotiating freight contracts and need to evaluate forwarder offers with confidence.
Evaluate offers before committing to new agreements
Compare multiple quotations against real shipment data
See the financial impact of different contract terms
Test how route changes or service adjustments would affect costs
Requires freight calculation data
Analysis & Simulation uses your shipment history or imports from your TMS/ERP to run accurate comparisons.
What you get
Run "what-if" scenarios on your actual shipment history to see real cost differences:
Total cost comparison
What would you have paid if you used Carrier A instead of Carrier B?
Cost per lane
Which carrier is cheapest for which routes?
Cost over time
See how surcharges and rate changes impact total spend over time
Service level analysis
Compare cost vs transit time across carriers
All calculations include surcharges
Simulations use the same calculation engine as the Freight Calculator — so all surcharges, fuel adjustments, and extra charges are included.
How it works
Simple four-step process:
Upload shipment history
Import your shipment data from your TMS or ERP. We need origin, destination, weight, and volume.
Load carrier offers
Enter the freight agreements you're considering — or compare against your current contracts.
Run simulation
We calculate what each shipment would have cost under each agreement — including all surcharges.
Review results
Get clear cost comparisons, savings projections, and recommendations. Export reports for decision-making.
What you can test
Run simulations for:
Why simulation matters
Carrier quotes don't tell the full story
Two carriers may quote similar base rates — but different surcharge structures can lead to vastly different total costs.
You ship differently than others
General market prices don't reflect your specific routes, weights, and volumes. Simulation shows costs for your business.
Avoid costly mistakes
Signing a bad agreement locks you in for months or years. Testing before you commit prevents regret.
Data-driven negotiations
Use simulation results to negotiate better terms. Show carriers where their rates don't compete.
How Analysis & Simulation connects to other services
Analysis & Simulation connects with the Freight Calculator to run accurate simulations:
Freight Calculator →
Once you choose a new agreement from simulation, it's loaded directly into the Freight Calculator — ready for live calculations.
Complete feedback loop
Your real shipment data tests new agreements. When you commit, the agreement goes live across the platform. Everything stays in sync.
Ready to analyze your carrier options?
Contact us to learn more about carrier analysis and simulation.