Benchmark
Compare current rates, surcharges, and service levels against the market.
Independent freight & logistics consulting
Reduce freight cost. Improve performance. Stay compliant.
AE Freight Consultancy Ltd helps SME importers and exporters benchmark rates, select the right forwarders, and negotiate stronger contracts across ocean, air, road, and rail with impartial advice.
✓ Independent & impartial
✓ Rate benchmarking
✓ Practical savings
At a glance
Premium service
Optimise
Improve routes, Incoterms, lead times, and carrier or forwarder mix.
Negotiate
Run structured tenders and secure better terms with measurable outcomes.
Control
Put reporting, SOPs, and compliance guardrails in place to protect margin.
Services
High-impact support designed for busy teams: quick wins first, then sustainable improvements.
Rate benchmarking
Validate spend with lane-by-lane comparisons and surcharge transparency.
- Ocean, air, road, and rail reviews
- Accessorial and surcharge assessment
- Service versus cost trade-offs
Tender & negotiation
Run structured procurement for stronger rates, terms, and accountability.
- RFP design and bid evaluation
- Contract term improvement
- Carrier and forwarder selection
Operational optimisation
Make your logistics smoother with fewer delays, clearer SOPs, and better visibility.
- Route and mode optimisation
- Incoterms and lead-time review
- KPI reporting and governance
How it works
A simple, low-disruption approach that delivers outcomes you can measure.
1
Discovery & data review
We review lanes, volumes, service issues, and contracts to identify quick wins.
2
Benchmark & action plan
You get a clear plan covering savings opportunities, service improvements, and priority actions.
3
Execute & embed
Support tendering, negotiation, SOPs, and reporting so improvements stick.
Industries supported
Practical experience across complex supply chains, especially time-sensitive and high-value movements.
Manufacturing
Inbound components and outbound finished goods with predictable service and cost control.
Construction & engineering
Project cargo planning, lead-time alignment, and documentation discipline.
Aerospace & high value
Compliance-led workflows, service reliability, and risk reduction.
Client feedback
Illustrative examples below. Replace with real testimonials whenever you are ready.
“AE Freight Consultancy helped us identify clear savings and improved our forwarder performance within weeks.”
— Operations Manager, SME Importer
“A structured tender process with honest guidance. We secured better terms and cleaner reporting.”
— Procurement Lead, Manufacturer
Contact
Share your lanes, volumes, and service requirements and I will come back with an initial assessment.
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