At the Logisto, we have been moving goods around the world for 15+ years, either for our own e-commerce businesses or on behalf of huge businesses that are moving thousands of containers a year. This means two things; 1) we know how to buy freight and 2) we know that those that only move a few containers a year are disproportionately penalised – paying significantly more per TEU. Of course, it makes sense that if you only move a little bit of volume then you would pay more, but we believe the difference in rates is simply too much. Over the last couple of years, a 40ft HQ from China to the UK touched $20,000 per container, whilst those larger companies were to secure contracted rates at 75% less than that!
We are looking to change this. How will we do it?
Taking the collective volume of our own ecommerce businesses and yours (as an LOGISTO member), we intend to negotiate greatly improved and fixed rates, utilising economies of scale and the numerous networks we have compiled over our time in this space.
How will it work?
We like to keep things simple. Therefore, we are following the process below to secure the best shipping rates that we can:
Become a Logisto member
Submit your approximate requirement of container loads per year. This can be done via the Contact Us page/email. Please include the origin port in China
Logisto will negotiate fixed rates with shipping companies for the port origins (to the UK) that you require
If you wish to go ahead, you will be assigned a dedicated contact with the shipping company directly, to ensure the smooth shipment of your goods
Select a Customs Broker/UK Haulier (luckily, we have the LOGISTO Directory for that ?) to support with the clearance and delivery to your end destination
Your products arrive at your end destination…..and you have saved a small fortune!
What will it cost?
For LOGISTO members, it won’t cost you anything. We will use the collective power of the membership to negotiate better rates from shipping companies, with our small management fee coming directly from the discount secured with the shipping company. The shipping rate that is offered to you is the rate that you will pay. No additional charges.
How do you get involved?
All that we require at this stage is that you are a member of the LOGISTO community (can sign up here) and that you provide us an approximate level of the TEU (containers) that you require from China (and from which port origin(s)) each year. Don’t worry, we won’t hold you to it, but we need to get this information to ensure we have the maximum leverage to negotiate the best rates we can with the shipping companies.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the team (contact) and we will be able to answer any questions and explain the process.
Thank you
LOGISTO Team