Logistics & Supply Chain Technology

AI Automation & Custom Software for Logistics & Supply Chain

We build AI-powered logistics platforms, warehouse management systems, transport management software, and supply chain automation for freight companies, 3PLs, carriers, and logistics technology businesses across the UK, USA, UAE, Australia, and Europe. Reduce costs, improve delivery accuracy, and gain real-time visibility across your entire supply chain.

15-25%Fuel Cost Reduction
8 WksMVP Timeline
60%Admin Automation
1,000+Clients Served

How can AI and custom software improve logistics operations?

Logistics companies waste money in three core areas: (1) suboptimal routing causing excess fuel spend and late deliveries, (2) manual shipment tracking and customer communication consuming operations team time, and (3) demand forecasting errors causing either excess inventory holding costs or costly stockouts. SpiderHunts solves all three - through AI route optimisation, automated tracking and notification systems, and ML demand forecasting - for logistics businesses across the UK, USA, UAE, and Australia.

Logistics & Supply Chain Software We Build

From transport management systems to last-mile delivery apps - we deliver logistics platforms that replace spreadsheet-based operations with intelligent, automated, and fully integrated software.

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Transport Management System (TMS)

Custom TMS platforms with freight booking, carrier rate shopping, load planning, route optimisation, driver dispatch, shipment tracking, and automated customer notifications - replacing spreadsheet-based operations with a fully integrated logistics platform.

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Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Custom WMS with barcode and RFID scanning, pick and pack automation, real-time inventory tracking, dock scheduling, returns processing, and ERP integration (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) for 3PLs, retailers, and manufacturers.

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AI Route Optimisation

Machine learning route planning that reduces fuel consumption by 15-25%, improves on-time delivery rates, and dynamically re-routes drivers around traffic, weather, and delivery exceptions - integrated with Google Maps, HERE, or TomTom APIs.

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Supply Chain Visibility Platform

Real-time visibility dashboards aggregating data from carriers, warehouses, suppliers, and customs - with exception alerting, delay prediction, and automated stakeholder notifications for supply chain managers.

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Last-Mile Delivery App

Driver iOS/Android apps with route navigation, proof of delivery capture, failed delivery management, and real-time customer tracking links - integrated with your dispatch system and customer notification platform.

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Carrier & 3PL API Integration

Integrations with DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail, DPD, Maersk, and freight marketplace APIs for rate shopping, label generation, tracking, and customs documentation - connecting your operations platform to the carrier ecosystem.

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Why Logistics Companies Choose SpiderHunts

We understand freight operations, warehouse workflows, and last-mile economics - building software that fits how logistics businesses actually operate.

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Logistics Domain Expertise

We understand freight operations, warehouse workflows, last-mile economics, and customs requirements - building software that fits how logistics businesses actually operate, not generic platforms adapted to logistics as an afterthought.

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AI Route & Demand Optimisation

Our logistics AI systems have delivered 15-25% fuel cost reductions and 20-35% inventory holding cost reductions for logistics clients through ML-powered route optimisation and demand forecasting.

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Global Carrier Integration

Experience integrating with 50+ carrier and freight APIs across UK, Europe, USA, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific - enabling truly global logistics platform builds without starting from scratch on each carrier.

Fast MVP Delivery

Logistics operations cannot wait. Our 8-week MVP model gets your core platform live quickly, with additional modules delivered in subsequent sprints based on operational feedback.

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Fixed Price Contracts

Clear project quotes with milestone payments - giving logistics businesses full budget predictability on technology investment without hourly rate uncertainty.

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Mobile-First Operations

Every logistics build includes mobile applications for drivers, warehouse staff, and field operatives - because logistics operations happen on the road and in the warehouse, not at a desk.

Logistics Software Keywords & Search Intent

Logistics Keyword Search Intent What We Build
warehouse management system developmentTransactionalCustom WMS, barcode/RFID, pick and pack, ERP integration
transport management systemTransactionalFreight booking, carrier rate shopping, route optimisation, dispatch
AI route optimisation softwareCommercial investigationML routing, fuel reduction, dynamic re-routing, Google Maps integration
last mile delivery softwareTransactionalDriver app, proof of delivery, customer tracking, failed delivery management
supply chain visibility platformCommercialReal-time dashboard, exception alerting, multi-carrier aggregation
3PL software developmentCommercialClient portals, billing automation, inventory management, carrier integration
logistics automationCommercial investigationFreight quote automation, customs document AI, tracking notifications
🚛Logistics Software Specialists
🤖AI Route Optimisation
💰Fixed Price Quotes
📱Mobile-First Builds
🌍UK, USA, UAE & Australia
95% Satisfaction

Logistics Sectors We Serve

We have built logistics and supply chain software for businesses across every major vertical in the freight and logistics industry.

Freight Forwarding 3PL & Fulfilment Last-Mile Delivery Road Haulage & Trucking Air & Ocean Freight E-Commerce Fulfilment Cold Chain Logistics Customs & Trade Compliance Fleet Management Warehouse Operations Cross-Border Trade Supply Chain Consulting

Logistics Technology Guides & Resources

In-depth articles on AI, automation, and software for logistics and supply chain professionals.

AI for Logistics and Supply Chain: A Complete Guide

How artificial intelligence is transforming freight, warehousing, last-mile delivery, and supply chain visibility - with practical examples and ROI data.

Complete Guide to Workflow Automation for Business

Everything you need to know about automating business workflows - tools, processes, ROI measurement, and implementation approaches for operations teams.

API-First Workflow Automation: How to Connect Your Business Tools

How to connect logistics platforms, carrier APIs, ERP systems, and communication tools using API-first automation to eliminate manual data entry.

The Complete Guide to Custom Software & AI for Business

A comprehensive breakdown of AI automation options, use cases, costs, and implementation steps for businesses ready to automate operations with AI.

How to Map and Automate Your Business Workflows

A step-by-step process for identifying, mapping, and automating the workflows that consume the most time in logistics and operations teams.

Logistics Software Development - Frequently Asked Questions

What AI automation is most valuable for logistics companies?

The highest-ROI logistics AI applications we build include: AI route optimisation reducing fuel costs by 15-25%, demand forecasting reducing inventory holding costs by 20-35%, automated freight quote generation, AI-powered customs document processing, last-mile delivery optimisation, and predictive maintenance alerts for vehicle fleets. We assess your specific operations during the discovery call and recommend the automation opportunities with the strongest business case for your volume and cost structure.

Can you build a warehouse management system (WMS)?

Yes. We build custom WMS platforms with barcode and RFID scanning, pick and pack workflow automation, real-time inventory tracking, dock scheduling, labour management, and integration with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and major ecommerce platforms (Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon). Our WMS builds are designed around your specific warehouse layout, picking methodology, and carrier requirements - not a generic template adapted to your operations.

Can you integrate with major shipping carriers and freight APIs?

Yes. We integrate with DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, TNT, Maersk, and other carrier APIs for rate shopping, label generation, shipment tracking, and customs documentation - as well as freight marketplaces and 3PL platforms. We have a library of pre-built carrier connectors that significantly reduces integration time and cost for common carriers, and we build new carrier integrations from scratch where needed.

How long does it take to build logistics software?

A tracking portal or shipment management MVP takes 8-12 weeks. A full WMS or TMS with carrier integrations takes 16-28 weeks. A custom 3PL platform with client portals and billing automation takes 20-36 weeks. Timelines depend on the number of carrier integrations, ERP connections, mobile app requirements, and complexity of the business rules being automated. We provide a detailed project plan during the discovery phase.

Can you build last-mile delivery software?

Yes. We build last-mile delivery platforms with driver iOS and Android apps, real-time tracking portals for customers, automated delivery notifications via SMS and email, proof of delivery capture with photo and signature, route optimisation, and failed delivery management workflows. All driver apps are integrated with your dispatch system so operations teams have real-time visibility of every driver's location, status, and delivery progress.

What supply chain visibility tools can you build?

We build custom supply chain visibility platforms aggregating data from multiple carriers, warehouses, suppliers, and ERP systems into a single real-time dashboard - with exception alerting, delay prediction, and automated stakeholder notifications for supply chain managers and logistics directors. These platforms replace the need to log into six different carrier portals to understand the status of your shipments, giving your team a single source of truth for all supply chain activity.

How much does logistics software development cost?

A logistics tracking portal or shipment management system costs $20,000-$60,000. A full WMS or TMS platform costs $50,000-$150,000. A custom 3PL platform with client portals costs $80,000-$200,000. All builds include mobile apps, carrier API integrations, and admin dashboards. We provide a detailed fixed-price quote after a free discovery call - with milestone-based payment schedules so you pay as progress is delivered, not upfront.

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Ready to Modernise Your Logistics Operations with AI and Custom Software?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We will review your current operations, identify the highest-impact automation opportunities, and give you a transparent fixed-price quote - no obligation.

Carrier API integration - UK, USA, UAE & Australia - Fixed price contracts