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Hybrid Freight:
The Smart Way to Optimize Your Logistics Mix

Traditional freight procurement often forces companies to choose between cost, speed, and flexibility. In today’s fast-moving world, that trade-off no longer works. Hybrid Freight is a balanced, data-driven approach that combines the stability of Contractual Base, the flexibility of Pre-Negotiated Spot, and the competitiveness of On-Demand Spot.

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By aligning these three pillars into one strategy, businesses can optimize costs, improve service quality, and build resilience against market disruptions. At Easy4Pro, we see Hybrid Freight not as an option, but as the future of efficient B2B logistics.

What Is Hybrid Freight?

Hybrid Freight blends three complementary freight strategies into a single, cohesive model:

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  • Contractual Base (~70%) - Reliable capacity for stable, predictable demand.

  • Pre-Negotiated Spot (~25%) - Non-regular transport with pre-agreed rates, offering flexibility and cost control for seasonal peaks or unexpected needs.

  • On-Demand Spot (~5%) - Real-time carrier competition for urgent, time-sensitive, or exceptional shipments.

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This mix ensures companies always have the right freight option for the right situation, without overpaying or risking service quality.

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Why Hybrid Freight Works Now More Than Ever

Cost Efficiency Without Sacrificing Speed

AI-driven procurement tools and real-time data ensure each shipment is booked at the optimal rate, avoiding the “one-size-fits-all” trap.

Agility in an Unpredictable World

From sudden market shifts to urgent production needs, Hybrid Freight adapts instantly, ensuring continuity and control.

Measurable Impact

  • Up to 20% reduction in overall freight costs

  • 30-40% faster response times for urgent shipments

  • Increased on-time delivery rates across global operations

The Hybrid Freight Formula

There’s no universal ratio, but an effective model often looks like this:

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  • ~70% Contractual Base - Covering stable demand

  • ~25% Pre-Negociated Spot - Ensuring flexibility without last-minute cost spikes.

  • ~5% On-Demand Spot - Secures urgent capacity at the best available market rate

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These rates can shift depending on demand volability, seasonality, and operational priorities.

When to Use Hybrid Freight

  • Volatile or unpredictable demand patterns

  • Product launches or market expansions

  • Periods of high seasonal variation

  • Post-crisis cost optimization and resilience building

How to Start Implementing Hybrid Freight

  1. Audit Your Current Freight Mix - Identify cost and efficiency gaps.

  2. Integrate Real-Time Procurement Tools - Enable faster, smarter carrier selection.

  3. Balance Your Mix - Adjust capacity across Regular, Contracted On-Demand, and Spot Buying.

  4. Measure & Refine - Use performance data to continuously optimize your strategy.

The Easy4Pro Perspective

At Easy4Pro, we believe Hybrid Freight is more than a cost-control measure. It’s a way to make logistics a strategic advantage. By connecting shippers and their carriers in a single platform, we enable data-driven decision-making, seamless procurement, and real-time visibility: all while maintaining your existing carrier relationships.

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