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Know what freight should cost - and what it did

Freight quotes and rate comparison, carrier invoice capture and reconciliation, and spend analytics by carrier, mode and lane.

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Quote -> book -> invoice
one cost thread per shipment
Reconcile
carrier invoices vs expected cost
By carrier / mode / lane
spend analytics and reports
Overview

Freight & Cost Management

QueChains keeps freight quotes and carrier rates alongside the shipments they apply to, so booking against the best option is a comparison rather than a memory test. When the carrier invoice arrives, it is captured and reconciled against the expected cost - discrepancies are visible, not absorbed.

Freight spend rolls into the analytics layer: cost by carrier, cost per shipment, paid versus outstanding, and an estimated split by transport mode. The cost-analysis report exports the same figures to PDF, Excel or CSV.

Capabilities

What's included

01
Freight quotes
Record quotes per lane and carrier with validity dates and charge breakdown.
02
Rate comparison
Compare options side by side when booking rather than defaulting to an incumbent.
03
Carrier invoice capture
Log carrier invoices with amount, currency, status and due date, linked to the shipment.
04
Invoice reconciliation
Match invoiced amounts against expected cost; over- and under-billing surface for dispute.
05
Multi-currency
Charges and invoices in their original currency, converted with live FX rates for reporting.
06
Spend analytics
Total freight cost, cost per shipment, paid vs outstanding, and cost by carrier and mode - on the dashboard and in the exportable cost-analysis report.
How it works

From setup to daily use

1
Collect quotes
Enter or import carrier quotes for the lane, with charge lines and validity.
2
Book the right option
Compare rate, transit time and carrier performance, then book against the shipment.
3
Capture the invoice
When the carrier bills, record the invoice against the shipment with amount and due date.
4
Reconcile and report
Expected versus invoiced is compared; freight spend flows into analytics and the cost report.
Outcomes

Why teams use it

✓
Recovered overcharges
Reconciliation makes billing errors visible instead of silently paid.
✓
Better booking decisions
Rate, speed and reliability compared at the point of booking.
✓
Freight spend you can defend
Cost by carrier, mode and lane is a report, ready for a QBR or a budget review.
✓
Currency handled
Original-currency charges, consistent reporting currency.
Who it's for
  • Logistics teams managing freight budgets
  • Finance teams reconciling carrier invoices
  • Shippers negotiating carrier contracts and QBRs
  • Forwarders billing freight through to clients
Related solutions
Supply Chain Visibility → Analytics & Insights → Procurement & Sourcing → Customs & Compliance →
FAQ

Common questions

How is invoice reconciliation done?

Carrier invoices are recorded against the shipment they relate to, with amount, currency and status. The invoiced figure is compared to the expected freight cost so discrepancies can be flagged and disputed.

Does it support multiple currencies?

Yes - charges and invoices keep their original currency and are converted using live exchange rates for consolidated reporting.

Can I export freight spend?

The cost-analysis report exports total spend, spend by carrier, paid versus outstanding and an estimated cost-by-mode split to PDF, Excel or CSV.

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