Scope of Services
Define transport modes, pickup/dropoff points, handling requirements, special equipment needs, and any excluded services with measurable service descriptors.
A focused Logistics Agreement AeroLogistics IO reduces ambiguity about responsibilities, sets measurable service levels, and fixes payment and liability rules in writing. Clear terms lower operational disputes, simplify invoice reconciliation, and provide a defensible record for insurance, regulatory review, and possible litigation.
Use by a cross-functional team (operations, legal, insurance) improves completeness and reduces post‑execution disputes.
A company officer, director, or an employee with delegated signing authority signs for the shipper; ensure a corporate resolution or board authorization exists if required by the buyer's internal policies.
A service contracts manager, VP of Operations, or other person explicitly authorized in company policy or delegation letters should sign; check SSO or procurement system role records before execution.
Define transport modes, pickup/dropoff points, handling requirements, special equipment needs, and any excluded services with measurable service descriptors.
State transit times, delivery windows, on‑time percentages, exception handling, and remedies such as service credits or liquidated damages where appropriate.
List all charge components (base rate, fuel surcharge, accessorials), invoicing cadence, payment terms (Net 30 typical), and dispute resolution timing.
Specify cargo limits, carrier liability, required insurance certificates, cargo valuation rules, and procedures for notice and claims.
Protect commercially sensitive routing data and pricing; include data security expectations and permitted uses of operational data for billing or analytics.
Outline termination for cause or convenience, cure periods, transition obligations, and post‑termination settlement mechanics.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Set role-based sequential signing to lock earlier sections. |
| Required Fields | Mark Effective Date, Rates, and Insurance fields as mandatory. |
| Authentication | Use email+SMS or higher authentication for higher-risk agreements. |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamp, and action logging for every signer. |
Ensure the chosen platform produces a tamper-evident signed PDF with an audit trail and complies with any required industry standards.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
A mid‑size retailer contracts AeroLogistics for cross‑dock and regional linehaul service with defined performance credits.
A manufacturer outsources inventory storage and kitting to AeroLogistics under fixed monthly fees and per‑pick charges.
Start of obligations; use MM/DD/YYYY format.
Transit and delivery windows tied to SLA metrics.
Typical Net 30 or alternate Net terms from invoice date.
Policy renewals must precede expiration; supplier must provide certificates.
Commonly 30–90 days written notice for convenience.