Loadar
What it is
Loadar is a web-based logistics procurement and management platform connecting shippers and carriers. Shippers can choose Fixed Commitment, Phased Commitment, Dynamic, or Ad Hoc procurement for each lane. The platform supports road, rail, sea, air, and mixed-mode freight, linking procurement with tracking, document exchange, performance reporting, and freight-charge auditing. It also lists rate comparison, contract management, and carrier bid management. ERP and WMS integration is included as standard, and the maker says shipper customisation and integrations have no licence fees. The free shipper plan is free and includes contract, flexible, and spot tenders, ERP integration, load visibility, and an audit trail. Carriers can access freight from enterprise shippers and real-time bidding on a no-subscription plan, with a fee for every transaction. Loadar says real-time carrier bidding leads to an average 15% saving for shippers. It describes the platform as aimed at large enterprise shippers. Onboarding includes training and guidance from a dedicated Customer Success Manager; implementation may take as soon as two weeks. Loadar also says it uses AWS triple encryption.
For and against
For
- Supports road, rail, sea, air, and mixed-mode freight.
- Connects procurement to tracking and charge audits.
- ERP and WMS integration included as standard.
- Free shipper plan costs nothing.
- Onboarding includes training and a dedicated manager.
Against
- Carrier plan charges a fee for every transaction.
The verdict
Loadar connects procurement choices with freight execution and auditing for shippers and carriers. Shippers can use a free plan; carriers pay a transaction fee rather than a subscription.
Who it suits
Loadar may suit large enterprise shippers seeking procurement, freight execution, and audit capabilities across multiple transport modes. Carriers may use it to access freight from enterprise shippers and bid in real time.
Plans and prices
Free (shippers)
Run contract, flexible, and spot tenders · ERP integration · Full load visibility and audit trail · Customisation and integrations included
Read 2 Oct 2026 · loadar.com
No Subscription (carriers)
Transaction fee applies · Access to freight from enterprise shippers · Real-time bidding
Read 2 Oct 2026 · loadar.com
On the record
- Customization
- The maker says customisation and integrations are included for shippers with no licence fees.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Execution and audit
- Loadar connects procurement to tracking, documentation exchange, performance reporting, and freight-charge auditing.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Freight modes
- The platform supports road, rail, sea, air, and mixed-mode freight networks.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- ERP and WMS integration is included as standard, with no separate licensing.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy identifies Elvstone Holdings Limited as the policy owner and says it was last updated on 7 September 2022.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Procurement
- Shippers can choose Fixed Commitment, Phased Commitment, Dynamic, or Ad Hoc procurement models for each lane.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- Loadar describes itself as a logistics procurement and management platform connecting shippers and carriers.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Savings claim
- Loadar says its real-time carrier bidding leads to an average 15% saving for shippers.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The homepage says Loadar uses world-class data governance and AWS triple encryption.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support and onboarding
- Loadar says a dedicated Customer Success Manager guides implementation, which may take as soon as two weeks.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Target customers
- The homepage describes Loadar as a people-first logistics platform for large enterprise shippers.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Training
- Loadar says it provides training as part of its onboarding process.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The homepage FAQ says Loadar offers a free trial but does not state its duration.loadar.com · read 2 Oct 2026
