How To Mitigate the Effects of Blank Sailings Across Your Supply Chain
Blank sailings — canceled port calls or entire voyages — have become a recurring challenge in global shipping. Driven by factors such as demand fluctuations,
What Happens When You Combine Freight Audit Data with Your TMS?
Most logistics teams treat Freight Audit and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) as separate tools. One tracks what’s been charged. The other plan is how freight
You Don’t Have a Freight Spend Problem – You Have a Visibility Problem
Every logistics leader is feeling the pressure in 2025. Shipping costs are up. Tariffs are disrupting sourcing strategies. Capacity is tight. Inflation has crept into
From Reactive to Proactive: Using Freight Audit Data to Drive Smarter Supply Chain
In today’s volatile logistics environment, where tariffs, inflation, and sourcing shifts are driving up transportation costs, freight audit isn’t just about catching billing mistakes. It’s
Tariffs in 2025: Another Peak Season Freight Crisis And How to Prepare Now
As we head toward mid-2025, the logistics industry is bracing for another potential freight crisis, sparked by aggressive tariff policies and evolving global trade dynamics.
Case Study Royal Philips: Expedited Freight Cost Control & Optimization
The Challenge Royal Philips faced a growing, costly problem: millions of dollars spent annually on uncontrolled expedited air freight. Their global teams lacked: Visibility into
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Understanding Fuel Surcharges in Small Parcel Shipping: What You’re Really Paying For
A fuel charge of 20% now applies to your total shipping cost. When you ship a small package, you're not just paying for transportation; you’re
Demystifying Parcel Zones: What They Mean for Your FedEx and UPS Shipping Costs
When it comes to small parcel shipping with FedEx or UPS, few factors influence your costs as significantly and as subtly as parcel zones. During
Understanding the Additional Handling Surcharge: What Triggers It and 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