subject: When you need more than just the safety of goods [print this page] Transportation companies need to do more than take shipments and ensure deliveries. Such companies also enable end-to-end shipment of cargo on a worldwide scale. It is their duty to monitor the transportation of materials from source to the destination. In addition, they also need to ensure proper management of cargo during transit. Moreover, they are required to provide proper storage facilities and supervise the loading as well as unloading of freight. Besides this, they can also enable cost reduction through efficient operations and route optimization. Additionally, they need to provide complete and accurate documentation services.