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Shipping Optimization
Ben explains how to reduce costs and increase time to delivery.
How to Reduce Your Single Parcel Packaging Costs
As shipping carriers continue to add new fees and surcharges to their perpetually increasing rates, it’s crucial to do what you can to trim your business’s costs. In this arti
14 November, 2019
The Real Truth About Free Shipping and Whether or Not You Should Offer It to Your Customers
Depending on your product, offering free shipping to your customers may or may not make sense. Here’s some information to help you decide whether free shipping is for you
12 August, 2019
New Amazon Shipping Service May Mean Big Changes for the Traditional Carriers – and Your Business
Earlier this year Amazon began testing a new service that would directly compete with major shipping carriers like FedEx and UPS. How will this affect you?
20 June, 2019
LTL Freight Shipping To Save Money
When it comes to determining the best way to ship your freight, you have a lot of options. Carriers offer a variety of services, many of which come with a hefty price tag. The
15 April, 2019
What Is a Transportation Management System?
If you’ve been feeling the pinch lately in regard to shipping and transportation costs, you’re not alone.
06 February, 2019
UPS Hybrid Delivery Drivers
With online shopping at an all-time high, shipping companies like UPS are having trouble keeping up with the volume of packages. A new agreement between UPS and the Teamsters
01 November, 2018
Prediction: 2019 Shipping Rate Climb
Will shipping rates increase? Our prediction: 2019 shipping rate climb: For one, both the labor shortage and Trump’s new corporate tax law will
01 October, 2018
Guaranteed Service Refund: Why You Should Use It
What happens if a package arrives after scheduled time? A Guaranteed Service Refund is your insurance. Find out how a GSR works.
24 August, 2018
FedEx and UPS Contract Negotiation Tips
When it comes to FedEx and UPS contract negotiation, no matter which carrier you use, you can negotiate the rates and other terms of your contract.
02 August, 2018
Why Use a Regional Parcel Carrier? Here’s How to Find Out
Considering regional parcel carriers? The right answer depends on your company’s individual profile and shipping needs. Here's how to find out.
16 July, 2018
UPS and Fedex Shipping Rate Increase for 2018
No company likes to hear the phrase “rate increase,” particularly when it comes to shipping. Both UPS and FedEx have announced general shipping rate increases for 2018. The ba
09 May, 2018
FedEx & UPS Shipping Rates
Before you can optimize your shipping costs or really just understand them, it helps to know how FedEx & UPS Shipping rates are calculated. Many people believe that the small
05 April, 2018
SurePost versus SmartPost: What Happens When Shipping Rivals Play on the Same Team
UPS and FedEx work together with the United States Postal Service with their cooperative shipping services—UPS SurePost and FedEx SmartPost. Learn about the differences betwee
21 March, 2018
Cutting The Cord With Shipping: Is it Time to Find a Fulfillment Partner?
For every retailer, there comes a time when keeping up with shipping becomes a challenge. Maybe sales are increasing, and a bigger subscriber base has upped the demand for pac
12 March, 2018
2018 Shipping Rate Increases Effecting Businesses
UPS announces 2018 UPS Rate Changes and the impact may be large for many shippers. Read about the UPS rate changes here.
05 January, 2018