Understanding the General Rate Increase (GRI): Why Your Parcel Costs Keep Rising?
If you are wondering why your shipping spend seems to climb every January, this is because major carriers like UPS and FedEx impose an annual
Additional Handling Surcharge: Triggers & How to Avoid It
Are you shipping large, heavy, or irregularly shaped packages? If so, you may be racking up extra fees without realizing it – thanks to the
What Is a Demand or Peak Season Surcharge? (And Why It’s Costing You More)
As shipping volume spikes during the holidays, or anytime capacity is strained, carriers like FedEx and UPS apply Demand or Peak Surcharges to help offset
Address Correction Fees: The $24 Mistake You Might Be Making Every Day
In the world of small parcel shipping, accessorial fees - those extra charges quietly tacked onto invoices - have become a major source of profit
FedEx & UPS Late Payment Fees: The 9.9% Penalty
Since early 2021, FedEx and UPS have stepped up enforcement of late payment penalties, and if you’re not paying close attention to your invoices, these
Managing Rising Freight Costs Without Losing Customers
Rising freight costs have become a persistent operational pressure for most global shippers, reshaping how they manage transportation budgets and customer expectations. Capacity constraints, surcharges,
Why Freight Planning Is Key To Preventing Product Shortages
Disruptions in global supply chains no longer surprise logistics teams — they’re expected. What catches many off guard is how quickly poor freight planning can
Why Real-Time Freight Audit Analytics Matter in a Shipping Slowdown?
In an era where global shipping volumes are falling and unpredictability is the new norm, one thing is clear: logistics costs don’t automatically decline just
Supply Chain Slowdown: How Freight Audit Insights Can Protect Your Bottom Line?
With global shipping volumes down, supply chain teams are under pressure to do more with less. Fewer shipments mean less revenue, but not necessarily lower
The Ripple Effect of Empty Containers: How a TMS Helps Mitigate Costs?
As global shipping volumes dip and more containers leave ports half-empty or unused, the cost of moving goods is becoming increasingly unpredictable. For shippers, the
Navigating Rising Tariffs: How Freight Audit Data Keeps Your Logistics Costs in Check
Global trade is shifting. As new tariffs are introduced and trade relationships evolve, supply chain professionals are under pressure to manage rising costs, reroute shipments,
Tariff Troubles Ahead? Leveraging Your Freight Audit to Minimize Financial Impact
With renewed discussions around tariffs and trade restrictions, logistics professionals are once again bracing for cost volatility. Tariffs can be introduced with little warning, driving
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5 Signs It May Be Time to Shift Freight from Truckload to Intermodal
Truckload shipping plays an essential role in many transportation networks. It offers flexibility, direct service, broad availability, and the ability to move freight
When Customs Rules Change Overnight, Your Transportation Network Has to Be Ready
The recent disruption surrounding DHL Globalmail and UK-to-EU parcel shipments is a clear reminder that transportation networks are no longer disrupted only by
The New Logistics Reality: Designing Supply Chains for Disruption, Not Efficiency
Efficiency Built the Modern Supply Chain. Disruption Is Reshaping It. For decades, supply chains were engineered around a clear objective: Move goods at the lowest