Logistics Software That Ships on Time
Most logistics platforms bolt together a TMS, a WMS, and a prayer. We build systems where order management, transportation planning, and warehouse execution actually talk to each other — because a 2% increase in on-time delivery is worth millions at scale.
What is Logistics Software Development?
Logistics software development means building the systems that move goods from origin to destination — TMS for carrier selection and freight audit, WMS for warehouse ops, OMS for order orchestration, and last-mile platforms for final delivery. These systems process EDI X12 204/214/990 transactions, connect to carrier APIs from FedEx and UPS to regional LTL providers, and handle customs documentation for cross-border shipments. The hard part is not any single piece. It is making them work together without manual re-keying or Excel spreadsheets filling the gaps.
- EDI X12 and EDIFACT transaction processing for carrier and trading partner communication
- Carrier API integrations covering parcel, LTL, FTL, and ocean freight
- Route optimization algorithms that factor in delivery windows, driver hours, and fuel costs
- Customs and trade compliance automation for cross-border shipments
What We Build for Logistics
From freight tendering to proof of delivery, we cover the full shipment lifecycle with purpose-built software.
Transportation Management Systems
Custom TMS platforms that handle load planning, carrier selection with rate shopping across 50+ carriers, freight audit, and settlement. One client reduced freight spend by 18% in the first quarter after launch.
EDI & Carrier API Integration
Full EDI X12 (204, 210, 214, 990) and EDIFACT support plus REST API connections to FedEx, UPS, DHL, and USPS. We also build AS2 and SFTP pipelines for trading partners stuck on legacy protocols.
Route Optimization Engines
Multi-stop route planning that accounts for vehicle capacity, delivery windows, driver HOS limits, and real-time traffic. A grocery distributor cut fleet miles by 22% and reduced delivery exceptions by 34%.
Order Management Systems
Centralized OMS platforms that pull orders from Shopify, EDI, and manual entry into a single fulfillment pipeline. Split shipments, backorder logic, and allocation rules handled automatically.
Last-Mile Delivery Platforms
Driver mobile apps with turn-by-turn navigation, photo proof of delivery, electronic signature capture, and real-time ETAs pushed to recipients. Built for fleets of 20 to 2,000 drivers.
Customs & Trade Compliance
Automated HTS code classification, denied party screening, and export documentation generation. Supports AES filing, ISF 10+2, and EU customs declarations for importers moving goods across borders.
Who Needs Custom Logistics Software?
Off-the-shelf tools cover 80% of the workflow. The other 20% is where shipments go wrong and margins disappear.
Third-Party Logistics Providers
3PLs managing multiple shippers need multi-tenant systems where each customer gets their own billing rules, SLA tracking, and reporting. One 3PL client handles 14 shippers with unique rate tables on a single platform.
E-commerce Fulfillment Operations
DTC brands shipping 10,000+ orders per day need automated carrier selection, split-shipment logic, and real-time inventory sync across warehouses. We helped one retailer reduce shipping costs by $2.40 per order.
Manufacturing Distribution
Manufacturers with complex distribution networks need inbound raw material tracking, production scheduling integration, and outbound load optimization. A building materials company cut dock-to-stock time by 40%.
Food & Beverage Cold Chain
Temperature-sensitive goods require continuous monitoring, FSMA compliance logging, and automated alerts when trailers fall outside range. One distributor eliminated 94% of temperature excursion incidents.
How We Build Logistics Software
A process shaped by dozens of logistics projects and the reality that no two supply chains look the same.
Operations Mapping & Data Audit
We shadow your warehouse floor, ride along with dispatchers, and map every EDI transaction, API call, and manual workaround. Most teams discover 3-5 data gaps they did not know existed.
Architecture & Integration Design
We design the system architecture with your ERP, WMS, and carrier connections in mind from day one. Microservices where they make sense, monolith where they do not. We are opinionated about this.
Iterative Build with Live Data
We build against real EDI files and actual carrier API sandboxes — not mock data. Every two-week sprint produces working software your ops team can test with real shipments.
Parallel Running & Migration
New and old systems run side-by-side for 4-6 weeks. We compare outputs transaction-by-transaction until discrepancies hit zero. Legacy system cutover happens only when the team is confident.
Monitoring, Alerts & Ongoing Support
Post-launch, we set up shipment-level monitoring, SLA tracking dashboards, and automated alerts for EDI failures or carrier API outages. Support includes on-call coverage during peak shipping periods.
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Logistics Software Investment
Pricing depends on integration count, transaction volume, and whether you need real-time or batch processing.
Single Module
A focused build — one TMS, one WMS, or one OMS with core carrier integrations. Good for companies replacing a single legacy system.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- One core logistics module (TMS, WMS, or OMS)
- Up to 5 carrier API integrations
- Basic EDI X12 support (204, 214, 210)
- Standard reporting and dashboards
- 3 months post-launch support
- Cloud deployment on AWS or Azure
Integrated Platform
Connected TMS + WMS + OMS with shared data layer. The right choice for mid-size logistics operations processing 5,000+ shipments per month.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Multiple connected logistics modules
- 15+ carrier and trading partner integrations
- Full EDI X12 and EDIFACT transaction suite
- Route optimization engine
- Real-time tracking and customer portal
- 6 months post-launch support with SLA
- Load testing for peak season readiness
Enterprise Logistics Suite
Full-scale logistics platform with ERP integration, multi-warehouse support, international trade compliance, and high-volume transaction processing.
Custom pricing based on your requirements
- Complete logistics software ecosystem
- SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite ERP integration
- Multi-warehouse, multi-country support
- Customs and trade compliance automation
- ML-powered demand forecasting and optimization
- Dedicated DevOps and 24/7 support
- Performance SLA with 99.95% uptime guarantee
- On-premise or hybrid cloud deployment options
Logistics Software Development Questions Answered
Quick answers to the questions we hear most often.
A single-module TMS or WMS typically takes 3-5 months from kickoff to production. An integrated platform with multiple modules and 10+ carrier integrations runs 6-10 months. The timeline depends heavily on EDI trading partner onboarding — each partner has their own testing and certification process that can add 2-4 weeks per partner.
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