Consulting

AI & Software Consulting for Logistics & Transport

Logistics & Transport businesses deal with tracking deliveries and driver locations. AI & Software Consulting fixes that. We build custom consulting solutions for logistics & transport professionals, starting from $500/hour. Not sure where AI fits in your business? We will show you. Strategy sessions, technical audits, build-vs-buy analysis, and hands-on roadmaps. Practical advice from someone who builds AI products every day, not a slide deck from a big consultancy.

$15.7 trillion

potential contribution of AI to the global economy by 2030

PwC Global Artificial Intelligence Study, 2024

15-20%

reduction in fuel costs with AI-powered route optimisation

McKinsey 2024

In logistics, if you cannot see where your deliveries are in real time, you are guessing. A simple tracking dashboard changes how you run your fleet.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Logistics & Transport Challenges That Consulting Solves

Freight companies, couriers, and logistics providers. These are the specific problems we see logistics & transport businesses bring to us:

1. Tracking deliveries and driver locations. Our approach: vendor-neutral guidance on tools and platforms. This directly addresses the way logistics & transport professionals actually work.

2. Managing fleet maintenance schedules. Our approach: actionable roadmap with prioritised recommendations. This directly addresses the way logistics & transport professionals actually work.

3. Optimising routes and reducing fuel costs. Our approach: honest assessment of what AI can and cannot do for your business. This directly addresses the way logistics & transport professionals actually work.

4. Providing delivery updates to customers. Our approach: vendor-neutral guidance on tools and platforms. This directly addresses the way logistics & transport professionals actually work.

AI & Software Consulting Solutions for Logistics & Transport

Based on the challenges above, here are the applications we recommend for logistics & transport businesses:

Customer Portal: Delivery tracking and proof of delivery. Learn how to build a customer portal.

Each of these can be customised to your specific logistics & transport workflows. We scope the exact features you need during a free consultation.

What Logistics & Transport Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For logistics & transport businesses, the key metrics are:

On-time delivery rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Fleet utilisation: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Cost per delivery: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in logistics & transport is at the medium level. About half of logistics & transport businesses now use some form of digital tools. But most are using off-the-shelf products that only partially fit. Custom software built around your actual workflows is the next step.

Typical investment: $1500-4000. Most logistics & transport clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with Logistics & Transport Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your logistics & transport business: what is working, what is not, and what you wish you had. We ask about your current tools, team size, and daily workflows.

Scoping and quote. We define exactly what we will build and send you a fixed-price quote. No hourly rates. For logistics & transport projects, this usually falls within $1500-4000.

Build. We build your solution, typically within 1 day to 4 weeks. You talk directly to our founder and lead engineer. No project managers or middlemen.

Launch and handover. We deploy, walk your team through everything, and provide ongoing support. You own all the code and data.

Logistics & Transport in Melbourne

Major logistics hub with Port of Melbourne and many distribution centres in western suburbs

We have worked with logistics & transport businesses across Melbourne's inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria. Whether you are based in the CBD, Fitzroy, or Geelong, we can meet in person or work remotely.

At a Glance

ChallengeSolutionExpected Outcome
Tracking deliveries and driver locationsCustomer Portal: Delivery tracking and proof of deliveryOn-time delivery rate
Managing fleet maintenance schedulesCustomer Portal: Delivery tracking and proof of deliveryFleet utilisation
Optimising routes and reducing fuel costsCustomer Portal: Delivery tracking and proof of deliveryCost per delivery
Providing delivery updates to customersCustomer Portal: Delivery tracking and proof of deliveryOn-time delivery rate

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does AI & Software Consulting cost for Logistics & Transport businesses?

For Logistics & Transport businesses, AI & Software Consulting typically starts from $500/hour. The exact cost depends on complexity, but most Logistics & Transport projects fall within the $1500-4000 range. We scope everything in a free consultation before quoting.

How long does AI & Software Consulting take for a Logistics & Transport business?

Most AI & Software Consulting projects for Logistics & Transport businesses take 1 day to 4 weeks. Simpler builds can be faster. We will give you an honest timeline in your free consultation based on exactly what you need.

Do you have experience building Consulting for Logistics & Transport?

Yes. We have worked with Logistics & Transport businesses to build Consulting solutions that fit their specific workflows. Every industry has its quirks, and we take time to understand yours before we start building.

What is the process for getting Consulting built for my Logistics & Transport business?

It starts with a free consultation where we learn about your Logistics & Transport business and what you need. From there, we scope the project, agree on a price, and start building. You will see progress throughout and can give feedback at every stage.

What features should a Consulting have for Logistics & Transport?

The features depend on your specific needs, but for Logistics & Transport businesses we typically recommend starting with the essentials and adding from there. We will help you prioritise what matters most during the scoping process.

What does a typical consulting engagement look like?

Most start with a two-hour discovery session where we map your current workflows and identify AI opportunities. From there, we either deliver a written roadmap (one to two weeks) or move into a hands-on advisory arrangement where we work alongside your team to implement changes. The format depends on what you need.

How is this different from consulting with McKinsey or Deloitte?

We are a small studio, not a big consultancy. You work directly with the founder who builds AI products every day. No junior analysts doing the research while a partner presents the findings. The advice is more practical, more technical, and significantly less expensive. You will not get a hundred-slide deck. You will get a clear plan.

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