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What Is Private Carriage?

Understand how Private Carriage impacts your supply chain

Private carriage, also called contract carriage, is when shippers use a third-party service to transport freight on a contractual basis. Private carriage offers guaranteed capacity at a predetermined, agreed-upon price, allowing shippers to forecast freight expenses. It allows shippers and their logistics partners to develop strong, reliable relationships that can ensure access to capacity during peak periods.