What is a Shipper?

Definition

A Shipper is a company or individual that owns goods and requires transportation services to move those goods through the supply chain.

In logistics procurement, shippers define transportation requirements and source logistics providers to fulfill them.

Role of a Shipper

Shippers play a central role in logistics operations.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Defining transportation requirements

• Creating transportation lanes

• Issuing RFQs and RFPs

• Evaluating bidders

• Making award decisions

• Managing contracts

• Monitoring KPIs

What Shippers Evaluate

Shippers typically evaluate logistics providers based on:

• Freight rates

• Service quality

• On-time delivery

• Transportation capacity

• Safety performance

• Technology capabilities

Shippers in Logistics Bidding

In logistics bidding projects, shippers invite multiple providers to submit quotations and proposals.

This enables objective comparison and supplier selection.

Shippers and Freight Benchmarking

Freight benchmarking helps shippers understand market rates and improve procurement decisions.

Shippers in E-BID FREIGHT

E-BID FREIGHT enables shippers to manage sourcing events, distribute RFQs, compare bidders, and make data-driven award decisions.

Related Terms

• Logistics Procurement

• Logistics Tender

• RFQ

• RFP

• Bidder

• Award

• Freight Benchmarking