Edge CAPACITY platform aims at addressing many of the issues freight carriers face in the volatile market today. During peak seasons and times of market instability, rates increase, capacity tightens, and carriers can enjoy a more profitable landscape. As highlighted by Supply Chain Dive, “the looming capacity crunch, fueled in part by the online shopping surge, and other challenges throughout the order-to-delivery process mean retailers not already gearing up for peak will have a bumpy holiday season, experts say.” This instability has given rise to the push for even more improvements to the CAPACITY platform offered by Edge Logistics. 

The need for clear and transparent tracking and monitoring systems, with real-time capabilities, is something many supply chains do without. These vital services have been lacking from many logistics platforms for too long, which is why capacity crunches, peak season spikes, and load availability still present a challenge to most carriers. Edge CAPACITY with its latest improvements aims to address this problem through continued innovation and advancement in the supply chain market. 

Streamlined processes and assistance from freight broker companies will be even easier to attain with these improved freight platforms, innovative technology, and advanced tools. Truckers and carriers need and deserve better support and digitization to help them overcome these challenges and keep the supply chain moving as smoothly as possible. 

Unprecedented disruption has plagued the shipping and transportation industry. Much of this disruption and upheaval resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a shift in how shippers seek out carriers and go about procuring freight transportation. Carriers likewise are also being forced to shift gears and change how they search for available loads, the way they bid on jobs, and how they form relationships with shippers. 

Edge CAPACITY innovations hope to shed some light on this frenzied landscape and provide some direction and assistance to shippers and carriers alike. As highlighted by The Journal of Commerce, “shippers are modifying their approach to bidding, using more short-term “mini-bids” than ever before, and turning to technology to improve a process that often breaks down when market prices swing quickly, failing both shippers and their carrier partners… They’re looking for ways to avoid costly contract rate hikes propelled by a historic surge in spot truckload rates... They won’t do that by sticking to traditional practices strictly focused on price, shippers, analysts, and trucking executives [report].” 

Shippers, brokers, and carriers are all seeking a more efficient way to connect with shippers and secure loads. The innovation of Edge CAPACITY can help streamline optimizing contract freight and spot freight arrangements.

Edge CAPACITY and the innovative changes it is bringing to the table can help carriers in several ways with its innovative platform and customizable services.

• Better access to on-demand status reports
• Better GPS updates and real-time tracking of loads
• Access to real-time maps with point and click features
• State-of-the-art digital freight matching services
• On-demand access to platforms and tools
• Ability to instantly submit bids, quotes, and offers
• Streamlined processes for following up with shippers
• Potential status updates per load and vehicle
• Ability to predict and prepare for changing trends
• Custom settings and setups for unique experiences
• Improved customer interactions and service options
• Increased profits and more time on the road
• Less downtime and fewer delays and disruptions
• Reduced fees and expenses for accessorials 
• Better overall relationship with shippers

With these latest advances, Edge Logistics is poised to help carriers maximize profits and streamline many of their essential yet routine processes.

In light of the upcoming improvements, it is exciting to see what can be achieved when carriers and shippers can log in, communicate, and collaborate in tandem. Advanced digital freight matching services continue to change and improve the shipping and transportation industry. Edge CAPACITY and related upgrades and innovations are poised to positively influence the modern supply chain. To tap into the full potential of digital freight matching services and see the difference for yourself, contact Edge Logistics today for a demo of the CAPACITY platform. 

Check out the full press release here.