Logistics consulting that stays close to real operations

Practical support for shippers and e-commerce brands who want more control over lanes, costs and service levels – without turning their supply chain into a theory exercise.

At KG Cargo we combine day-to-day freight forwarding experience with structured analysis. Our logistics consulting is not a slide deck you put in a drawer, but a way to redesign your transport flows, contracts and responsibilities so your team gets more control, less firefighting and a clearer total cost of ownership.

  • Focus on real lanes, real carriers and real constraints, not textbook models.
  • Support with lane and network design, modal mix and service levels.
  • Review of TCO, Incoterms and responsibilities between you and your partners.
  • Concrete, actionable steps your team can implement quickly.
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What we actually do in logistics consulting

“Consulting” can mean almost anything. For us it means working with your real data and constraints to improve how your logistics and transport actually run.

We typically help clients with:

  • Lane and network analysis – understanding how your current flows and volumes move across air, ocean and road.
  • Service level and modal mix design – deciding which shipments should move by which mode and service level, and why.
  • Tender and carrier strategy support – helping you structure RFQs, compare offers and build a more balanced carrier portfolio.
  • TCO view of logistics costs – looking beyond the line-haul rate to include surcharges, storage, customs, waiting times and internal effort.
  • Incoterms and responsibility mapping – clarifying who does what, who pays for what and where risk transfers in your trade model.

When does logistics consulting actually make sense?

You don’t need consulting for every small issue. It makes sense when your logistics questions are too big for a simple rate update but too practical for a purely academic study.

Typical triggers for our clients:

  • Rapid growth in volumes or markets – your previous setup no longer scales.
  • Too many daily “fires” – constant expediting, last-minute changes, unclear responsibilities.
  • No clear view of total logistics cost – you see freight invoices, but not the full cost picture.
  • Changing your go-to-market model – new sales channels, e-commerce, marketplaces, new regions.
  • Preparing for a tender or renegotiation – you want to go into the process with a clear strategy, not just a spreadsheet of lanes.

If you recognise one or more of these, a short consulting engagement can save you months of trial and error.

How our consulting process works

We keep the process structured but simple, so you can see value early instead of waiting months for a final report.

  • Scoping call and clear problem definition
    We discuss your current situation, goals and constraints. Together we define what “success” looks like and what is in or out of scope.
  • Data collection and quick diagnostic
    You share lane-level data, cost information and any existing contracts or SOPs. We look for patterns, bottlenecks and low-hanging fruit.
  • Scenario design and discussion
    We develop a small number of realistic scenarios – for example, new lane structures, different modal mixes or contract setups – and walk through them with your team.
  • Concrete recommendations and next steps
    You receive a structured but concise summary: what to change, in what sequence, and what impact to expect. We keep it practical and implementable.
  • Optional support during implementation
    If you wish, we can stay involved to support you during tenders, negotiations or the first months of running the new setup.

What we need from you to add real value

Consulting only works if we combine your inside knowledge with our outside perspective. Here is what helps the most.

  • Access to real data, not just assumptions – lanes, volumes, costs, lead times.
  • A clear internal owner – someone on your side who can coordinate information and decisions.
  • Honest view of current pain points – what is really causing problems today, not just what appears in reports.
  • Rough idea of your priorities – cost, service, flexibility, resilience, or a mix.
  • Openness to change – we won’t push generic solutions, but we will challenge “we’ve always done it this way”.

The goal is not to create a perfect theoretical model, but a better setup that works in your real-world constraints.

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Logistics consulting FAQ

In most cases, yes. Our consulting is strongest when it is tied to flows we can also help you execute. In some situations we can do a stand-alone diagnostic, but we are not trying to be a generic consulting firm detached from operations.

Typically: lane lists (origins, destinations), volumes, current modes and service levels, main carriers, key surcharges and, if possible, basic performance metrics (transit times, delays, claims). We can start simple and refine as we go.

It depends on scope. Some diagnostics and scenario discussions can be done within a few weeks; more complex projects linked to tenders or network redesign can take longer. We always define timelines together at the start.

Yes. Part of our work is to translate logistics topics into language that sales, finance and management can understand, so decisions don’t get stuck in internal debates.

No. We work with both growing e-commerce brands and established B2B shippers. What matters is not your size, but whether you are serious about improving your logistics setup in a structured way.