How Can I Reduce My Shipping Costs?
The largest general rate increase (GRI) for carriers is taking effect December 2022 - January 2023 across the country. This...
UPS Announces 6.9% General Rate Increase for 2023
Following the announcement of its main competitor, FedEx, UPS announces that it will also be increasing its rates by 6.9%. The...
UPS Shipping Rates
Shipping rates can be a bit confusing. There are so many different services, variables, and factors that affect how much it costs...
Carrier Management | Best Practices
Carrier management, an extension of transportation management systems (TMS), is designed to give shippers significant advantages...
How to Approach Rate Negotiation in Logistics
Negotiating rates with carriers is something shippers know all too well. Even with a great relationship, it’s business. The...
Contract Carrier Companies | Contract Carrier vs Common Carrier
Contract carrier companies are shipping carriers that work with customers to move goods or people between locations under the...
What is a Contract Carrier Agreement | Definition
A contract carrier agreement is a legally binding document between a carrier (like UPS or FedEx) and a customer detailing terms...
FedEx Commercial Invoice Instructions
With staggering shipping prices, investigating cost-saving measures becomes a necessity rather than just good business practice....
Shipping Charge Correction UPS
Have you ever been surprised by the bill from UPS? Are you paying more than it seemed like you would when you signed your...
UPS Over Maximum Limits Charge
The UPS over maximum limits charge is a hefty fee you are charged when your package is larger than what UPS allows for parcels....
UPS Audit Fee
When you look at your UPS bill for shipment, it can sometimes be difficult to tell what all the charges are for. It seems as...
How Do You Optimize Logistics Cost?
For businesses operating anywhere along the supply chain, minimizing costs is essential to maintaining profitability. Yet...
Why Is UPS Charging a Surcharge?
Shipping can be expensive, especially when parcels are consistently being sent out your doors. On top of that, UPS surcharges can...
UPS Audited Dimensions
Shipping is getting more expensive as gas prices consistently fluctuate and limited cargo space fills up with packages of all...
How Do You Optimize Logistics?
In today's fast-paced business world, new techniques and methods for supporting management systems in all sorts of businesses are...
Small Parcel Negotiation
If you ship in any capacity, you have dealt with shipping contracts through a variety of carriers. This means you understand the...
How Do You Optimize Transportation Costs?
In the modern age, the fees associated with shipping can make even the most seasoned business owners’ heads spin. One shipping...
How Do You Optimize Transportation?
If you’re a high volume parcel shipper, you probably have complicated relationships with UPS and FedEx. On one hand, your...