sennder is a digital freight forwarder that connects shippers with a network of over 40,000 vetted carriers, utilizing a proprietary platform for real-time tracking and management of shipments. This approach reduces logistics costs and carbon emissions by optimizing load capacity and minimizing empty miles across Europe.
Funding
$80M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The European road freight industry faces challenges related to inefficiencies in matching shippers with available carriers, leading to empty miles, increased costs, and higher carbon emissions. Traditional freight forwarding often lacks transparency and real-time visibility, hindering effective logistics planning and optimization.
Solution
sennder is a digital freight forwarder that addresses these challenges by directly connecting shippers with a network of vetted carriers through a proprietary technology platform. The sennOS platform provides shippers with self-service capacity booking, real-time shipment tracking, and access to key performance metrics. Carriers benefit from simplified operations, access to a digital marketplace to maximize earnings, and tools to manage their entire fleet. By optimizing load capacity and minimizing empty miles, sennder reduces logistics costs and carbon emissions, promoting more sustainable road freight.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes shippers looking for reliable, visible, and cost-controlled full truckload shipping, as well as carriers seeking to increase earnings and optimize their operations.
Features
- Digital platform (sennOS) for end-to-end shipment lifecycle management
- Shipper portal for self-service capacity booking, real-time visibility, and performance tracking
- Carrier portal for simplified operations, digital marketplace access, and fleet management
- Mobile app for drivers to book loads and manage their work on the go
- Real-time tracking and management of shipments
- Automated matching of shippers with vetted carriers
- Integration of advanced biofuels, eMobility, and intermodal transport options for reduced CO₂e emissions