The logistics sector is undergoing significant changes on the part of consumers, but also on the part of businesses. In 2023, the global logistics sector grew and recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic hit with a market size of approximately 9.41 trillion U.S dollars. Moreover, by 2028, the market is expected to reach 14.08 trillion U.S. dollars (Statista). As a result, new ways of managing and optimizing the supply chain, and thus the receipt and delivery of goods, have emerged. These include the signing of digital carriage contracts. Aimed at all types of carriers, they are a key point in the digital society.
Now, do you want to ensure that you have a stock that covers the highest peaks of demand, without compromising the hours you already spend on a daily basis?
If so, you’re in the right article – read on!
Carriers for all companies and needs
Depending on the type of company, its characteristics and particular needs, the carrier option to choose will vary. That is to say, a large company dedicated to water supply will not choose the same option as a farmer who wants to deliver his crops to a supermarket.
For this reason, before going into detail on how to make digital carriage contracts, we will tell you what are the options of carriers that, as a company, are presented to you:
- Franchises. In this case, large transport and logistics companies such as SEUR, FedEX or MRW manage the shipment of products ordered directly by the customer to a company, or the transfer of goods from companies. Their main objective is to be as efficient as possible, sending as many packages as possible. They are traditionally the best known option.
- Specialists. If what we want to send or, as the case may be, move, is something rare, it will require a more specific professional. This is the case of transporting livestock, confidential or fragile material.
- Couriers. This type of professional is chosen when what is being transported is light or small parcels.
- Self-employed carriers. This is the most versatile option for small companies. These are professionals who work on their own account for one or more companies, generally SMEs and medium-sized companies. They are characterized by offering more adaptable and flexible services than large transport chains.
In today’s article we talk about digital carriage contracts for the latter. We detail the advantages of hiring an external transport staff and how you can optimize digital carriage contracts with digital solutions.
Advantages of digital carriage contracts
If you have read this far, it can mean two things:
- You need extra help in the logistics management of your goods.
- You want to start managing digital carriage contracts
Benefits of contracting an external carrier
Whatever your situation is, we assure you that having an external carrier can bring benefits to your company such as:
- Ensuring the stock of products. By hiring an external person who is responsible for delivering the goods without surprises or inconveniences, the supplier assures to cover the demand of the clients without any problem.
- Same service, greater customization. Generally, external carriers, almost all of which are self-employed, provide their services to several companies in the area. Even so, they guarantee to offer a more personalized service than the large shipping companies, adjusting to the individual needs of each business.
- Service offered by a specialized professional. The self-employed carrier has a heavy vehicle that allows him to expand the load capacity. Whether the goods are delivered daily, weekly or monthly, the benefits will multiply.
- More economical price. Hiring a carrier that follows a similar route to deliver other suppliers’ goods can lead to a more economical hire. For the carrier, it would mean extra remuneration with little modification, while the supplier would get a cost-effective service.
Why digital contracts
The electronic signature has established itself as the star tool for managing digital carriage contracts. In a world where technological tools are the order of the day, companies prefer to contract digital signature services for the advantages it brings: time and storage savings, increased mobility, workflow automation and increased transparency (FasterCapital, 2024). This not only reflects a transformation in corporate culture, but also an opportunity for organizations that want to gain in efficiency.
Viafirma helps you with your digital carriage contracts
Are you looking to sign digital carriage contracts, but you don’t know how to take this step? Viafirma’s digital solutions allow you to sign contracts for all types of carriers, whatever they are, effortlessly, easily and with options for all needs.
Trust our commercial team once, and the results you will obtain will convince you.