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Discovery call
We meet to understand your shipments, lanes, suppliers and current pain points.
Strategy & Consulting
Business & Logistics Cost Optimization
Reduce your shipping costs. Increase your profits. We audit your supply chain, renegotiate your freight, and re-engineer how your cargo moves — so every shipment earns more.
About this service
Most importers and exporters are quietly leaving money on the table — paying more than they should for ocean freight, air freight, customs, warehousing and last-mile delivery. VELOX Logistics helps you find that money.
We review your current logistics setup end-to-end, benchmark your rates against our carrier agreements, and rebuild your shipping strategy to lower cost per shipment without sacrificing reliability.
Who this service is for
- African importers buying regularly from North America, Europe or Asia
- Exporters shipping commercial volumes out of Canada
- Online sellers scaling cross-border operations
- Companies with rising freight bills and tight margins
- Businesses planning to enter new markets in Africa
Customer benefits
- Lower freight rates through our carrier relationships
- Better routing and faster transit times
- Smarter consolidation strategies (LCL vs FCL)
- Reduced customs delays and demurrage charges
- Clear monthly logistics KPIs and reporting
- More predictable cost per unit shipped
How it works
Our simple step-by-step process
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Logistics audit
We review invoices, routings and contracts to spot leaks and savings opportunities.
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Optimization plan
You get a clear plan: better lanes, better carriers, better consolidation, better paperwork.
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Execute & monitor
We implement the plan, manage shipments and report on the savings each month.
Documents & information required
Have these ready to speed up your quote and booking.
List of regular shipping lanes (origin → destination)
Recent shipping invoices and freight quotes
Annual or monthly shipment volume
Product types and average shipment size
Current pain points (cost, delays, damage, customs)
Business goals (growth, margin, new markets)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a paid consulting service?
We offer free initial reviews for businesses shipping regularly with us. Larger consulting engagements can be quoted separately.
How much can I actually save?
Savings vary, but it's common to cut 10–25% off total logistics spend through better rates, consolidation and routing.
Do I have to switch all my shipping to VELOX?
No — but the more visibility we have, the more we can optimize. We're happy to start with a single lane or product line.
How long does an audit take?
Typically 1–2 weeks depending on how many invoices and lanes we review.
Do you help with sourcing too?
Yes. Cost optimization often pairs with sourcing — finding better suppliers can compound the savings from better freight.
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