For the management of logistics transportation costs, you first need to understand and compare the prices of different suppliers and transportation methods. Regularly collecting, evaluating and comparing quotes from different suppliers can help companies obtain broader market information and avoid overpayment due to lack of information.

      Sea, air, land and rail transportation all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Which shipping method you choose depends on your shipment, budget, schedule, and other factors. For example, although air freight is fast, it is costly; sea freight is low-cost, but takes a long time.

      The choice of transportation routes also has an important impact on transportation costs. Various factors need to be considered, such as distance, transportation time, transportation cost, port facilities, cargo characteristics, etc., to plan the optimal transportation route.

     Modern information technology, such as logistics management systems, big data analysis, cloud computing, etc., can help companies manage the transportation process more effectively, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Logistics management systems can automate many logistics and transportation management tasks, such as order processing, inventory management, transportation route planning, transportation tracking, etc., greatly improving management efficiency.

Good supply chain relationships are key to reducing transportation costs. A reliable and competitive supplier network can help obtain better prices and services. Establishing long-term and stable cooperative relationships with suppliers, transportation companies, port operators, etc. can gain more advantages in terms of price, service, information sharing, etc.

      For example, transportation companies that have long-term cooperation will provide more favorable prices, more flexible services, and more accurate information, thereby reducing transportation costs.