project44 Unveils Intelligent TMS: A New Era Of Agile, AI-Driven Freight Management For Modern Supply Chains

Chicago, IL /PRNewswire/ - project44, the global leader in supply chain decision intelligence, today announced the launch of its Intelligent Transportation Management System (TMS), a next-generation, multi-modal solution that transforms fragmented logistics into unified, AI-powered decisions. As part of project44's Decision Intelligence Platform, Movement, the Intelligent TMS marks a significant evolution in how global companies optimize their supply chains by enabling smarter, faster, and more data-driven transportation management.

Traditional TMS solutions, plagued by long implementation timelines and rigid architectures, cannot keep pace with today's dynamic logistics landscape. As a flexible, modular, cloud-native solution, project44's Intelligent TMS delivers powerful core transportation planning and execution functions, significantly reducing deployment time and cost compared to traditional systems.

"Our Intelligent TMS is fundamentally different. It wasn't bolted onto a visibility platform; it was born from it," said Jett McCandless, Founder and CEO of project44. "By unifying transportation management with our Decision Intelligence Platform, we are giving our customers the ability to automate what was previously un-automatable. This is not just a better TMS; it is the future of transportation management."

Comprehensive Multi-Modal Capabilities

• True Multi-Modal Orchestration: Plan and manage freight across all major modes—FTL, LTL, ocean, air, parcel, intermodal, and drayage—from a single interface. For ocean specifically, shippers gain accurate port-to-door rate quotes, AI-powered ETAs, predictive sailing schedules, and port-level operational insights via Port Intel.
• Dynamic Rate Management & Booking: Instantly obtain real-time rate quotes and estimated transit times from capacity providers across all modes. Tender shipments with one-click booking, including LTL Rating/Booking, FTL Rating/Booking, and Ocean Booking, eliminating the need for custom EDI setups while supporting both spot and contract rates.
• AI-Enhanced Planning & Optimization: Confidently select the best mode and route for each shipment through AI-driven optimization that analyzes cost, service level, speed, capacity, and constraints. Automated order consolidation uses a flexible rules engine to group orders based on location, delivery date, fill rate, and shared route constraints, with 3D load planning to maximize asset utilization.
• Intelligent Carrier Selection: Select optimal carriers using AI-optimized trade-offs across cost, transit time, service reliability, and sustainability. Built-in benchmarking provides performance insights powered by Carrier Assure's predictive scores to refine procurement strategy over time.
• Freight Procurement & Mini-Bids: Launch mini-bids in minutes to secure better rates on strategic lanes. The Freight Procurement Analytics module highlights savings opportunities across cost, service level, and spot market exposure, driving continuous optimization.

Seamless Integration & Visibility

• Embedded Order Management: Turn Purchase Orders (POs) directly into shipments inside the TMS with no system switching. Once created, shipments are automatically tracked down to the SKU and Advanced Shipment Notice (ASN) level through native Order Visibility, enabling better inventory alignment and faster fulfillment.
• Document Management & Collaboration: Centralize critical documents like BOLs, PODs, and invoices through manual upload, API, or the DriveView app. Built-in eBOL support streamlines LTL workflows. Real-time collaboration with internal teams and external partners through Shared Visibility reduces friction and improves issue resolution.
• Automated Settlement & Analytics: Eliminate manual reconciliation with automated invoice validation. The freight audit engine flags discrepancies in real time, speeding payment cycles. Historical spend insights analyze carrier usage, accessorial charges, and lane trends across modes to power smarter budgeting and contract negotiations.
• Slot Booking & Yard Integration: Because Intelligent TMS is natively connected to Yard Management through Appointment Management, it enables automated dock operations with self-service appointment scheduling. Carriers book pickup and delivery slots based on real-time facility availability while integrated ETAs reduce dwell time and boost throughput.

The Movement Platform Advantage
The Intelligent TMS operates as an integral part of Movement, project44's Decision Intelligence Platform, providing real-time visibility and insights across every mode and geography. The platform's modern architecture uses a single API integration through the Connection Center, enabling "clicks, not code" implementation while connecting over 250,000 carriers for out-of-the-box access to capacity and data.

"The native integration of Carrier Assure within project44's Intelligent TMS gives shippers data-driven insights to mitigate risk when choosing carriers," said Cassandra Gaines, CEO of Carrier Assure. "Our predictive performance scores are embedded directly into planning workflows, helping reduce transportation risk across every mode."

Early adopters are already seeing transformative results, including 4.1% reduction in transportation costs, 17% increase in on-time performance, over 60% time saved on quoting carriers, and a 22% increase in billing and documentation accuracy.

"It's a great time to be in supply chain with project44 as a partner," said Hans Moorlag, Director of North America Logistics at Suntory Spirits. "The integration of advanced technology streamlines our processes and increases customer satisfaction, provides essential performance data and measurement, and creates a culture of collaboration and innovation. Together we identify challenges and transform them into opportunities – enabling Suntory to stay agile and responsive in a rapidly evolving market."

project44's Intelligent TMS is designed to meet shippers where they are—offering an agile solution for companies without a TMS, or serving as an innovation layer for enterprises with existing systems. By empowering businesses to "Connect, See, Act, and Automate" across their supply chain, Intelligent TMS serves as the central operating system for modern logistics, establishing a new standard for speed, intelligence, and agility in transportation management.

About project44
project44 is the Decision Intelligence Platform for the modern supply chain. Its value-driven AI transforms fragmented logistics management into unified intelligence, bringing certainty to global supply chain operations. With the industry's largest ecosystem, project44 provides visibility into over 1.5 billion shipments annually for over 1,000 leading brands in manufacturing, automotive, retail, life sciences, food & beverage, CPG, and oil, chemical & gas. Learn more at project44.com.