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...
FedEx Announces Largest General Rate Increase In Its History
FedEx announced that it would be increasing its rates by 6.9%, effective January 2, 2023. This is their largest general rate...
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...
FedEx Shipping Rates
FedEx is the second largest shipping company in the world behind UPS. The company provides services for both business-to-business...
Carrier Management | Best Practices
Carrier management, an extension of transportation management systems (TMS), is designed to give shippers significant advantages...
Contract Carrier Example
Do you ever find yourself asking what is a contract carrier? We thought so. A contract carrier is defined as a “business that...
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...
Negotiating Contracts with Vendors
Contract negotiation with vendors can be overwhelming. You are being told you have the best rate, but no one on either side of...
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...
The Importance of Contract Negotiation
Contract negotiation is vital to creating mutually beneficial business relationships and decreasing conflict and confusion...
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...
Small Parcel Negotiations
High-volume shipping is expensive and a business cost that you can’t avoid. With rising rates, high fuel costs, and a...
Shipping Audit Checklist
Shipping Audit Checklist
For companies that ship a significant amount of parcels each year, getting the most out of shipping...
Commercial Invoice Fedex
Any time you’re shipping internationally, it’s essential that you accurately and completely document various aspects of your...
Carrier Contract Negotiation
What is carrier contract negotiation?
As a business owner you should never feel like you’re stuck with the contract that you’re...