CLI integrates Shiplify to improve LTL pickup and delivery accuracy

Carrier Logistics Inc. announced that its transportation management system now incorporates Shiplify’s location intelligence APIs, giving carriers earlier and more accurate insight into freight handling requirements and associated accessorials at pickup and delivery locations. The integration helps carriers plan equipment and drivers more effectively and provides shippers with accurate quotes before freight is tendered.

“Our goal with all product changes is to improve carriers’ operational efficiencies and enhance their customers’ experience,” said Ben Wiesen, president of Carrier Logistics. “By partnering with Shiplify we are building on the success of CLI’s LOC-AI capabilities to deliver an even more comprehensive location management solution.

“With up to 15 percent of shipments being delivered to locations that require special handling or trigger accessorial fees, advanced location management technology is the key to having the correct fee charge,” Wiesen added. “When carriers know whether a location requires special equipment or handling, they can plan ahead to keep shipments on schedule.”

All customers who had subscribed to LOC-AI have been automatically upgraded to Shiplify. In addition to providing reliable location and accessorial details for U.S. and Canadian carriers, this new offering also delivers intelligent location insights, including:

• Shiplify’s standard location data and Shiplify API, which provides additional attributes such as dock door availability and other operational details.
• Loading dock and access details, including liftgate or forklift requirements.
• Multi-tenant location intelligence, identifying multiple consignees at the same physical address, along with suite/unit numbers and specific attributes such as dock access or other unique requirements.

“Integrating Shiplify’s data directly into Carrier Logistics ’platform creates tangible, measurable impact by facilitating that carriers get paid for the services they provide,” said North Winship, president, Shiplify. “This partnership puts real data to work by helping carriers make smarter operational decisions, improve asset utilization, and ultimately strengthen performance across the entire LTL value chain.”