Cargo Allocation Software: Optimizing Freight Capacity with AI and Automation
Introduction
Linbis solves this challenge with cargo allocation software, an intelligent solution that automates freight distribution using AI, predictive analytics, and real-time optimization.
With Linbis, companies no longer assign cargo — they orchestrate logistics with precision.
Step 1: Centralized Freight Data Integration
Before any allocation can be optimized, Linbis unifies all relevant data into a single system:
- Shipment data (origin, destination, volume, weight).
- Carrier performance metrics (cost, reliability, capacity).
- Route analytics (transit time, risk, and fuel efficiency).
- Warehouse and port availability.
By consolidating this information, Linbis ensures every allocation decision is based on real, up-to-date logistics intelligence.
Step 2: AI-Powered Allocation Algorithms
The core of Linbis cargo allocation software is its AI allocation engine, which evaluates multiple variables in seconds:
- Matches cargo to the most efficient carriers or routes.
- Calculates optimal load balance for containers, trucks, or vessels.
- Predicts transit and delivery outcomes using historical data.
- Identifies cost-saving alternatives across carriers or transport modes.
AI transforms what used to take hours of manual planning into automated, data-driven allocation.
Step 3: Real-Time Optimization and Reallocation
Conditions in logistics change constantly — Linbis adapts in real time:
- If a carrier reports a delay or capacity change, the system reallocates shipments instantly.
- When fuel prices or port congestion increase, Linbis recalculates routes and costs.
- During demand surges, it prioritizes urgent shipments automatically.
- AI ensures maximum utilization of every vehicle, container, and vessel.
This agility keeps operations efficient even under unpredictable market conditions.
Step 4: Workflow Automation
Linbis connects allocation intelligence directly to operational workflows:
- Automatically creates booking orders after allocation.
- Notifies carriers and customers when cargo is assigned.
- Updates documentation (B/L, invoices, customs forms).
- Synchronizes data with CRM, TMS, and WMS systems.
These automated processes eliminate bottlenecks and reduce the risk of human error — saving time and money.
Step 5: Predictive Performance Insights
Allocation isn’t just about placement — it’s about continuous improvement.
Linbis tracks every shipment and uses AI to analyze:
- Load efficiency and cost per route.
- Carrier performance trends.
- Delay causes and capacity waste.
- Profitability impact of allocation decisions.
These insights help companies make smarter decisions for future planning — optimizing not just one shipment, but the entire logistics strategy.
Step 6: Interactive Dashboards
Linbis presents all cargo allocation data through real-time dashboards:
- Capacity utilization charts for each mode and carrier.
- Cost vs. performance visual comparisons.
- Route heatmaps showing efficiency and delays.
- Forecast reports for demand and capacity planning.
Executives, planners, and analysts can access visual data instantly — no spreadsheets, no manual updates.
Advanced Features
- AI-based cargo and route optimization.
- Automated allocation workflows.
- Integrated reporting and forecasting dashboards.
- Cross-platform compatibility (TMS, ERP, WMS).
- Predictive learning engine for ongoing improvement.
Real-World Example 🚢
A logistics provider in Rotterdam implemented Linbis cargo allocation software to automate load assignment across 200 weekly shipments.
After 4 months:
- Load utilization improved by 37%.
- Fuel and transport costs dropped by 21%.
- Planning time reduced from 5 hours to 30 minutes.
Their allocation is now driven by data and intelligence, not guesswork.
Benefits 📈
- Efficiency: Optimize every shipment in real time.
- Accuracy: Match cargo to the best routes and carriers.
- Savings: Reduce costs through automation and AI.
- Visibility: Monitor allocation performance visually.
- Resilience: Adapt instantly to market disruptions.
Conclusion
With cargo allocation software, Linbis empowers logistics professionals to transform freight planning into a strategic, automated process.
By combining predictive AI, automation, and analytics, Linbis ensures that every shipment — from booking to delivery — moves through the most efficient path possible.
Logistics isn’t just about moving goods anymore — it’s about moving intelligently.