Providing non-asset logistics services is inherently complicated because the non-asset logistics service provider occupies the middle ground between the shipper/customer and the underlying transporting carriers. Further complicating matters, many non-asset logistics providers offer to arrange transportation through the use of various modes and may also arrange or provide storage and handling services. Each of these modes and services is potentially subject to different licensing and authority requirements, governing legal standards, and industry norms. All those moving parts require sound operating practices and technology integrations that can trigger data privacy and confidentiality concerns.

At Scopelitis, our Brokerage & Non-Asset Logistics practice serves the unique needs of our non-asset logistics service provider clients and understands the complex environment in which these clients operate. The Firm works with clients that offer an array of industry services ranging from:

• Full truckload, LTL and partial brokerage
• Domestic surface freight forwarding
• Operating as TSA-approved indirect air carriers
• Arranging ocean transportation pursuant to Ocean Transportation Intermediary licenses issued by the Federal Maritime Commission
• Providing customs brokerage services
• Performing (or arranging) warehousing and cross-docking services

Given the Firm’s client base offers a wide variety of services through various modes of transportation, we regularly assist clients with a diverse array of business and legal matters, including but not limited to:

• Assisting clients with licensing applications
• Strategic guidance regarding corporate structure and asset protection
• Drafting applicable terms of service
• Negotiating customer contracts
• Insurance coverage review
• Commercial dispute resolution (including cargo claims and freight charge disputes)
• Regulatory compliance
• Mergers and acquisitions (including integrations)
• Data privacy counseling
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Auto accident defense

The Firm understands the unique challenges non-asset logistics providers face, and if you want to put the Firm’s experience to work for you, please contact Nathaniel Saylor, Andy Light, Allie Boyd, or Cliff Lauchlan.