--- title: $4M+ Saved on Air and Ocean Freight Sourcing | Trans-Solutions description: A security scanner manufacturer saved over $4,000,000, an 18 to 22% reduction, by matching niche and regional forwarders to specialized equipment and non-traditional lanes. image: https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/b327ac3256f27d54b2ff5c8466b141e2f02738ec.webp --- [![Trans-Solutions](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/ts-logo-white.svg)](https://trans-solutions.com/) [Services](https://trans-solutions.com/services) - [Freight Rate Negotiation](https://trans-solutions.com/services-freight-rate-negotiation) - [Parcel Rate Negotiation](https://trans-solutions.com/services-parcel-rate-negotiation) - [Carrier Sourcing & RFP](https://trans-solutions.com/services-carrier-sourcing-rfp) - [Vendor & TMS Selection](https://trans-solutions.com/services-vendor-tms-selection) - [Cold Chain Logistics](https://trans-solutions.com/services-cold-chain-logistics) - [Transportation Operations Audit](https://trans-solutions.com/services-transportation-audit) - [Freight Bills & Recovery](https://trans-solutions.com/services-freight-bill-audit-claims-recovery) - [Network Design](https://trans-solutions.com/services-network-design) [Case studies](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies) How we work - [About Paul](https://trans-solutions.com/paul-brinkman) [Contact](https://trans-solutions.com/contact) [Savings Calculator](https://trans-solutions.com/savings-calculator#step1) [Book a call](https://trans-solutions.com/contact) # $4M+ saved on international air and ocean for a security equipment manufacturer Carrier Sourcing & RFP Air & ocean Industrial & electronics manufacturing Carriers: Expeditors FedEx ![International freight sourcing case study](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/b327ac3256f27d54b2ff5c8466b141e2f02738ec.webp) CONTENTS - [Who](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies-security-equipment-air-ocean-savings#who) - [Problem](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies-security-equipment-air-ocean-savings#problem) - [What we did](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies-security-equipment-air-ocean-savings#what-we-did) - [Results](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies-security-equipment-air-ocean-savings#results) WHO ## Business model A multi-billion-dollar publicly traded company that manufactures and distributes security scanners of all sizes. Ones that can accommodate truck trailers, packages, people, and ones that are not stationary. The supply chain is vertically integrated and spans the world across multiple complementary business units. They pay both inbound and outbound freight and are multi-national. ## Industry Industrial manufacturing, shipping specialized equipment on non-traditional lanes. Components are sourced from southeast Asia, Europe and the United States via all modes and methods of transportation, and most countries are serviced as consignees. PROBLEM ## What they felt Whether it is a flat rack from Malaysia, or a low-boy to Turkmenistan, or twenty 40' containers to Egypt that will sit for 6 months, this company needed competent transportation companies and forwarders to deliver on-time, provide visibility of movements and at best-in-class rates. ## What we found This was not a straightforward RFP. The data was not centralized, and the reporting was in the local country, often missing the line-item detail necessary to truly understand the complexities of each environment. WHAT WE DID ## Prep and analysis We traveled to many countries to conduct interviews, do data discovery, and walk the warehouses to fully understand the depth of what was required. ## Execution With the specialized equipment demanded for transporting these goods, an extensive effort was undertaken to identify qualified carriers and forwarders, spending hours vetting capabilities and true expertise in this specific industry. Rather we pinpointed niche and regional solutions that know the geographies, customs, and nuances of pickup and delivery. > Unless it was a common lane with traditional transportation, we stayed away from the largest freight forwarders who often miss critical details. Rather we pinpointed niche and regional solutions that know the geographies, customs, and nuances of pickup and delivery. ## Governance, not just rates We implemented best-in-class track and trace solutions to provide greater governance over the transfer of goods between countries and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance in the United States. RESULTS ## What they got **High seven figure savings, with service and reporting visibility improved** The outcome generated high seven figure savings, improved service and reporting visibility. They also gained a forwarder base chosen for the lanes it actually knows, best in class data reporting where reporting had been fragmented by country, and track and trace that satisfies Sarbanes-Oxley. ## How long it took The process took 9 months, with overlapping projects, and we stayed with this client for 5+ years. ## How we were paid Contingency then continuing savings agreement for monthly flat fee Related case studies - [![Transportation operations audit case study](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/1b6131b192ab04b28b37b6042401b6936db9a582.webp) Transportation Audit: $15M Saved, 18% Cost Compression →](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies-international-transportation-audit-savings) - [![Multi-mode freight rate negotiation case study](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/bae5071395efeb5819762a0292a7b8b876327b3c.webp) $23M Identified for a Food Distributor →](https://trans-solutions.com/case-studies-food-distribution-multi-mode-savings) Related services - [Carrier Sourcing & RFP →](https://trans-solutions.com/services-carrier-sourcing-rfp) - [Freight Rate Negotiation →](https://trans-solutions.com/services-freight-rate-negotiation) ![](https://trans-solutions.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/trans-solutions-2026/assets/cta-bg.jpg) ## How much are you leaving on the table? 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