Logistics companies and carriers: transport contracts and documentation online
Logistics firms close dozens of transport agreements every day. See how zipzipdoc speeds up signing contracts with carriers, warehouses and customers.
Logistics companies and carriers: transport contracts and documentation online
A logistics firm coordinates dozens of shipments daily — each requiring a carrier agreement, proof of receipt, sometimes customs documents or an NDA when transporting sensitive goods. A huge volume of paper that can be dramatically reduced with digital signing.
What logistics companies and carriers sign
- Transport agreement with a carrier or subcontractor
- Framework transport services agreement with long-term partners
- NDA when transporting sensitive goods or confidential customer information
- Warehousing agreement — storage conditions, insurance
- Claims protocol for damaged or lost shipments
Speed is everything in logistics
A carrier is waiting for shipment confirmation. The longer a contract takes to sign, the longer the goods wait for dispatch. With zipzipdoc you send the transport agreement to the carrier on their phone — they sign in 2 minutes and the shipment can move.
Framework agreements with partners
Logistics firms work with the same carriers repeatedly. A framework agreement is signed once and covers all future shipments. Each individual shipment is then handled with a brief order referencing the framework agreement.
GDPR in logistics
A logistics firm processes personal data of recipients — name, address, phone. GDPR requires a data processing agreement with every software supplier. zipzipdoc generates a DPA in 30 seconds.
Related contract types: Service agreement · Subcontractor agreement · NDA — non-disclosure agreement
Numbers that speak for themselves
| Statistic | What it means | |---|---| | 45 % | of transport disputes arise from unclear documents | | 6 hrs | average time for paper transport documentation | | 30 min | with zipzipdoc digital documents | | 3× | fewer disputes with a clear contract and audit trail |
How it works step by step
Step 1: The dispatcher confirms a transport order.
Step 2: Opens zipzipdoc, generates a transport agreement and sends it to the carrier and shipper for signing.
Step 3: All parties sign online.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sign a transport contract remotely via zipzipdoc?
Yes. A transport agreement can be signed by all parties online. The audit trail proves who signed and when.
Does it work for international transport and CMR documents?
CMR documents required for international road transport are subject to special international regulations. zipzipdoc is suitable for supplementary documentation — contracts, NDAs, claims.
How do I archive documentation for customs inspection?
All signed documents are archived with a timestamp. They can be exported for customs or tax inspection.
“Transport contracts are signed before loading. No disputes about terms on delivery.” — Ivan T., logistics dispatcher