What is a logistics services proposal?

A logistics services proposal outlines how you can help a business with supply chain management. Organizations use a request for proposals (RFP) to find companies who can provide needed business solutions. You can respond to an RFP and use it to set up a discovery meeting with the potential client. Once you understand their current workflow and future needs, you can fill out this template to share with them about how you can help their business. Expectations for supply chain can vary, so make sure that your proposal is very specific in terms of the services to be provided.

How do you write a bid proposal for transportation and logistics?

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What are logistics services?

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Logistics Services Proposal Template

Prepared by: [Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName] [Sender.Company]

Prepared for: [Client.FirstName][Client.LastName] [Client.Company]

Proposal contents

A Letter From [Sender.Company]
Available Logistics Services
What Makes Us Stand Out
Our Process
Destinations We Cater To
Pricing
[Sender.Company]’s Clients
Terms and Conditions
Acceptance Form

A Letter From [Sender.Company]

[Sender.Company] is a full-service logistics services provider headquartered in (Sender.HQCity). We work with clients in [Sender.Country] and abroad to support their domestic and international logistics needs via road, air, rail, and sea transport. We also offer services related to warehousing, customs, and purchasing.

At [Sender.Company], we proudly stand head and shoulders above our competitors offering similar logistics services. Our unique combination of experience, service, and technology allows us to provide logistics services that offer a high degree of reliability while remaining cost-effective.

In this proposal, you will find a summary of the services that we offer, along with examples of prior work by [Sender.Company] for clients similar to [Client.Company].

I encourage you to review this proposal thoroughly, and provide any feedback using the commenting system on the right of the proposal.

On behalf of the entire team at [Sender.Company], I thank you for the opportunity to earn your business. We look forward to supporting your logistics needs for many years to come!

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Sender.FirstName][Sender.LastName]

Available Logistics Services

Air freight services

[Sender.Company] provides a turnkey service for your international air transport needs. We work with the world’s leading commercial freight airlines to ensure that your long-distance cargo is delivered on-time on a consistent basis. We provide a comprehensive customs service that ensures that your air freight is accompanied by all necessary documentation for the countries of origin and your cargo’s destination.

Road & rail freight services

[Sender.Company] offers full support for all of your road & rail freight needs. We support local, interstate, and international road freight transport, including solo and combined transports, oversize cargo, and partial loads. We operate through an established network of road & rail freight carriers who have been through our extensive screening process.

Sea freight services

[Sender.Company]’s sea freight services are the best way to handle large-scale international logistics needs. We have operations at several international ports around the world, and work with an established network of sea freight transport providers to ensure that your freight is transported via the most time-sensitive and cost-effective means. We support full and partial container loads, and handle all customs documents for countries of origin and destination.

Freight warehousing services

[Sender.Company] offers warehousing services in the following locations:

Warehouse city, warehouse country

Warehouse city, warehouse country

Warehouse city, warehouse country

Our warehouses are ISO certified, and include 24/7 on-site security and offsite monitoring. We offer a total of total (WarehouseSqFt) of storage space.

What Makes Us Stand Out

[Sender.Company] prides itself in being a one-stop shop for all your logistical needs. Wondering what distinguishes us from our competitors? Well, here are a few highlights about what makes us different:

[Sender.Company] has over (number)+ years of experience in the industry, making us one of the earliest companies in the logistical space in [Sender.Country]. When working in this industry, you not only need skills to make a task happen, but you also need an established network, which only comes with experience.
Our team is made of a select list of professionals who have the required expertise to make your tasks run smoothly.
Communication is our top priority, ensuring that every development, big and small, is quickly conveyed to you.
Although we create a tailor-made approach that’s specific to your needs and requirements, we are also flexible. [Sender.Company] understands that there can be slight delays and adjustments when working in the logistical space, so rest assured, we’ll be there to cover for you in every instance.
Aside from the expertise of having a great team onboard, we also have enlisted the help of the best tech in our space, such as state-of-art software like (insert name), (insert name), and (insert name), to ensure we have a systematic approach when handling your company’s logistics.
We also pride ourselves in offering some of the most affordable rates in the industry. In some situations, we will also offer to price-match!
We’re not only present within the country, but we also have an established network and run our operations in some of the largest ports in the world, such as (Country A), (Country B), and (Country C).

Our Process

At [Sender.Company], we match unique solutions to unique requirements. Generally speaking, however, this is the process that [Sender.Company] follows:

Step #1

Our team gets in touch with you to understand your requirements, and to align a plan of action that suits both parties.

Step #2

We create a schedule of inventory, warehousing needs, shipping processes, etc. We also update you on shipments going on particular days so if you want to reduce costs by shipping that day, that can be possible too.

Step #3

We strive to run operations as smoothly as we can! During our collaboration, we communicate with you to inform you of all the important details.

Destinations We Cater To

[Sender.Company] is on a mission to make our mark on the world map. To stay true to this goal, we have expanded our operations to serve the following destinations:

Hong Kong, China
Los Angeles, USA
Hamburg, Germany
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Dubai, UAE
Singapore, Singapore
Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India
Port of Poyra, Bangladesh

Aside from being present in the major ports of the world, we also have a presence in multiple states of the United States. If you wish to ship your products to other ports aside from those listed above, that may be possible as well. Please get in touch with us to see how we can best fulfill your requirements.

Pricing

Due to the constantly shifting nature of domestic and international shipping costs, we cannot offer at-rate logistics services pricing. We are proud to offer the most cost-effective logistics services available from a quality logistics agency, and we invite you to explore our pricing for your specific logistics needs.

Based On Your Current Requirements

This table outlays the pricing for all your logistical needs. Please note that the prices may increase based on airfare and railway prices.

Name	Price	QTY	Subtotal
Item 1 Description of first item	$35.00	5	$175.00
Item 2 Description of second item	$55.00	1	$55.00
Item 3 Description of third item	$200.00	1	$200.00

[Sender.Company] Clients

The following agencies rely on [Sender.Company] for their logistics needs:

Client Name

(Testimonial)

Client Name

(Testimonial)

Client Name

(Testimonial)

Client Name

(Testimonial)

Client Name

(Testimonial)

Client Name

(Testimonial)

Terms and Conditions

[Sender.Company] and [Client.Company] both agree that there will be no promise of exclusivity on each end.
Once the invoice is produced and sent to [Client.Company], [Client.Company] promises to pay the mentioned amount within thirty (30) days from the same date.
[Client.Company] agrees that [Sender.Company] will only be able to hold on to their product for a maximum of (number) days, in case of any delays.
[Client.Company] and [Sender.Company] agree to enter into the contract for (number) months. If either party may wish to terminate the contract for any reason, they must inform the other party at least (number) days before termination.
For any disputes and settlements, laws of [Sender.Company]’s jurisdiction will be applied. Both parties agree that they will try to settle any disputes amicably. However, they may pursue remedies in court if there’s no other path toward a fair settlement.
[Client.Company] will need to communicate with [Sender.Company](number) days in advance to let them know about any incoming shipment.
[Client.Company] promises not to hold [Sender.Company] responsible for any damages to their product(s). Additionally, [Sender.Company] will not be liable for any missing or damaged product(s) arising from either shipment issues or force majeure (sometimes called “act of God”).
[Client.Company] agrees to insure their own products, and does not expect [Sender.Company] to take out insurance for their products.
If [Client.Company] wishes to communicate with [Sender.Company] with a broker in between, they must provide [Sender.Company] all relevant details of the concerned party.

Please note: Since [Client.Company] wishes that [Sender.Company] take the role of a freight transporter, a separate contract will soon follow to discuss the next steps and the course of action.

Acceptance Form

Please sign below to indicate your approval of the logistics services proposal:

[Sender.Company]

[Client.Company]

Signature

MM / DD / YYYY

[Sender.FirstName] [Sender.LastName]

[Client.FirstName] [Client.LastName]

Signature

Subtotal	$230.00
Discount	-$115.00
Tax	$23.00
Total	$138.00

Logistics Services Proposal Template

Proposal contents

A Letter From [Sender.Company]