What problem does it solve?
Freight exceptions like delays, damage, loss, and carrier disputes cause financial loss, missed customer SLAs, and strained carrier relationships for logistics teams that lack codified, mode-specific resolution protocols.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Mode-Specific Exception Workflows: Tailored resolution steps for LTL, FTL, parcel, intermodal, ocean, and air freight exceptions, including damage classification, concealed damage rules, and temperature-controlled shipment protocols.
- Claims & Dispute Guidance: Step-by-step support for filing freight claims meeting Carmack Amendment and international convention deadlines, negotiating settlements, and resolving carrier liability and accessorial charge disputes.
- Escalation & Fraud Prevention: Automatic escalation triggers, carrier behavior insights, and red flag detection for fraud to minimize financial exposure and ensure compliance with regulatory and contract requirements.
- Use Case: A logistics team handling a $12,000 damaged high-value LTL shipment can use this skill to collect required documentation, escalate to carrier management per protocol, and negotiate a 90%+ settlement to protect margins.
Quick Start
Use the logistics-exception-management skill to resolve a delayed FTL shipment carrying perishable goods with a 24-hour remaining shelf life for an enterprise customer with penalty clauses.