Digital Makeover at Transport Logistic 2025: Cogita Streamlines Cargo Forwarding Procedures
**New Freight Forwarding Software, Cogita, Streamlines Operations for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises**
At the upcoming Transport Logistic trade fair in Munich (June 2 to 5), Weber Data Service is set to present Cogita, a web-based freight forwarding software designed to revolutionise the logistics operations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the freight forwarding sector.
Cogita is an all-encompassing solution, offering modules for order entry, dispatch, invoicing, controlling, and master data management, among others. The software is continuously developed to cater to the evolving needs of the industry.
One of the key advantages of Cogita is its ability to automate various operational tasks, such as quote generation, invoicing, and customs documentation, thereby reducing manual errors and saving time. This automation also helps to increase transparency and efficiency in the forwarding processes.
Cogita offers a user-friendly interface, designed to be intuitive and easy to use, reducing the need for extensive training. The software is also highly scalable and flexible, allowing companies to expand their operations without the need for costly and complex systems.
The software maps all relevant processes for partial and full loads, providing real-time tracking and visibility of shipments. This feature enhances customer service and operational transparency, as well as assisting freight forwarders in fulfilling their information obligations towards their customers regarding CO2 emissions.
Cogita also offers electronic document management, including automatic assignment of transport orders to respective shipments. The software supports both the X-Rechnung format and ZUGFeRD, and can store image files and external PDFs.
In terms of compliance and documentation, Cogita helps ensure regulatory compliance and simplifies the management of shipping documents and customs paperwork. The software meets the requirements for receiving and sending e-invoices in accordance with the EU standard EN 16931. Imported invoices are processed automatically in Cogita, with manual intervention only required in the event of discrepancies.
Cogita offers detailed analyses of the profitability of individual vehicles based on kilometres driven, days of operation, or contribution margins. A CO2 factor is stored for each vehicle type in the master data of Cogita.
The software can be put into operation within a few days and requires no own server due to a user-based rental model. The display can be configured to show available capacities, return loads, or special instructions, providing users with direct access to business key figures, such as transported tonnages, vehicle capacity utilization, customer and carrier revenues.
In summary, Cogita freight forwarding software supports small and medium-sized freight forwarding companies by enhancing operational efficiency, reducing manual workload, improving shipment visibility, and ensuring regulatory compliance, all in a scalable and cost-effective solution. For more detailed technical specifications or user testimonials specific to Weber Data Service's Cogita software, contacting the company directly or visiting their official site might provide the most accurate and updated information.
Technology plays a significant role in Cogita, the web-based freight forwarding software, as it is continuously developed to cater to the evolving needs of the industry and automate various operational tasks. This automation helps to increase transparency, efficiency, and compliance in the forwarding processes, ultimately saving time and reducing manual errors.
