Complete logistics services engineered to reduce cost, lead-time and complexity
Freight Services — Air, Ocean, Road & Rail
We handle door-to-door shipments across all major trade lanes with flexible service options and SLA-backed performance.
Air Freight
Express and deferred air options for urgent and cost-sensitive shipments.
- Priority/express scheduling
- Charter and scheduled services
- Temperature control for pharma
Ideal for high-value, low-volume shipments.
Ocean Freight
Full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) with competitive carrier contracts.
- Port-to-door handling
- Intermodal planning
- Container tracking & demurrage control
Road & Rail
Regional distribution and cross-border road transport; rail for heavy volumes and long-distance lanes.
- Cross-border compliance
- Full-truckload (FTL) & less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Reefer and ADR-rated capabilities
Intermodal Solutions
Optimized combinations of sea, road and rail to balance cost and transit time.
- Door-to-door multimodal planning
- Customs and documentation consolidation
- End-to-end tracking
Value-added Logistics
Warehousing & Fulfillment
WMS-driven fulfillment, pick & pack, returns handling and distributed inventory strategies to reduce last-mile costs.
- Multi-client & dedicated facilities
- Cross-dock operations and surge capacity
- Batching, kitting and light assembly
Customs Brokerage & Compliance
In-house customs specialists ensure accurate classification, duty optimization and rapid clearance.
- Import/export filings
- Tariff planning and rulings
- Regulated goods handling (pharma, perishable, hazardous)
Supply Chain Consulting
Data-driven network design, inventory optimization and lane rationalization to lower total landed costs.
- Network modeling & simulation
- Inventory stratification
- KPI design and dashboards
Specialist Transport
Project cargo, oversized loads, and temperature-controlled lanes with certified handlers and contingency planning.
- Project logistics & heavy-lift engineering
- Cold chain monitoring & alarms
- White-glove delivery services
Technology & Integration
Our technology suite powers visibility, automation and analytics. We integrate with ERP/TMS/WMS systems and offer APIs for EDI, SOAP/REST and file-based exchanges.
Capabilities
- Real-time tracking with GPS & IoT sensors
- Custom dashboards and automated KPIs
- Automated alerts and exception workflows
- Billing, invoicing and audit-ready reporting
Integration Options
| Integration | Typical Use | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| API (REST) | Real-time tracking & booking | 2–4 weeks |
| EDI | High-volume transactional exchange | 4–8 weeks |
| File Uploads | Batch shipments & reporting | Less than 2 weeks |
We provide sandbox environments and developer support to accelerate integration.
Service Levels & SLA
Our service agreements are tailored by lane and customer requirements. Typical SLA elements:
- On-time pickup & delivery windows
- Response times for exceptions
- Claims and liability handling
- Performance credits tied to KPIs
Typical SLA Metrics
| Metric | Target |
|---|---|
| On-time delivery | ≥92% |
| Pickup window adherence | ≥98% |
| Claims resolution time | ≤30 days |
Pricing & Quotations
Pricing depends on lane, volume, mode and service level. We provide transparent quotes and lane rate books for contracted customers. Volume discounts and dynamic pricing are available for committed lanes.
How to request a quote
- Provide origin / destination, cargo dimensions and incoterms
- Provide required service (air/sea/road), timing and temperature needs
- GLS returns a structured quote with estimated transit times and optional insurance
Service Implementation & Onboarding
Onboarding includes lane mapping, TMS connection, operational SOPs and KPI alignment. We provide a single project manager for enterprise roll-outs.
Typical onboarding timeline
- Discovery & scoping: 1–2 weeks
- Integration & API setup: 2–6 weeks
- Pilot & ramp: 2–8 weeks
- Full operations & continuous improvement: ongoing
Contact our Services Team
For service-level discussions, integrations or pilot projects, contact services@globallogistics.example or use the contact form on the Contact page.