A Pro’s Guide to Small Parcel Contract Negotiation
Master small parcel contract negotiation with practical tips to lower shipping costs, avoid hidden fees, and secure better terms for your business.
The Ultimate Guide to Carrier Contract Optimization
Carrier contract optimization helps you cut shipping costs by analyzing agreements, reducing hidden fees, and securing better terms with your carriers.
10 Ways to Reduce Your Parcel Shipping Costs
Get practical tips to reduce parcel shipping costs, from smart packaging to contract negotiation, and keep your shipping budget under control.
Negotiating Parcel Agreements: An Expert’s Guide
Get practical tips for negotiating parcel agreements. Learn why data alone isn’t enough and how expert strategies can help you secure better shipping terms.
Demystify the Small Print in Your Carrier Contract
Written by: Matthew Bohn This article first appeared in PARCEL January-February 2022. Have you ever taken the time to fully read your carrier agreement from UPS or FedEx? Generally,...
What is the Difference Between FTL and LTL?
When it comes to shipping cargo larger than parcel size, a company will likely need to choose between less than truckload (LTL) and full truckload (FTL) shipping. Knowing when...
9 Factors That Drive Less Than Truckload Pricing
Get clear answers on less than truckload pricing, key cost factors, and practical tips to help you manage LTL shipping expenses for your business.
How to Optimize Freight Contracts to Save Money
Freight contract negotiation is a prime way to improve operating expenses. Shipping is expensive and a vital function of many companies. Optimizing the transportation contract, whether with a shipowner,...
How to Prepare for Parcel Rate Negotiations (LTL, too!)
Every year, parcel and LTL carriers announce pricing changes that increase your costs. These GRIs (General Rate Increases) are a part of every contract, usually buried deep within the...
5 Steps Shippers Can Use to Monitor UPS® Costs
After months of contract negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, the union’s chief negotiator announced that the union had reached a tentative agreement. The UPS contract...