There are many ways carriers can lock shippers into contracts without outright saying they demand complete loyalty. Here's how to push back and reclaim your shipping spend.

Are you choosing your shipping carriers strategically? Small savings add up, and last-mile shipping is a powerful lever you can utilize to manage your bottom line. USPS, UPS, FedEx, Amazon Shipping… sellers have a wealth...

Shipping is a make-or-break factor for 3PLs and the brands they serve. When brands evaluate 3PL partners, their minds often go straight to fulfillment accuracy, inventory visibility, and co-packing capabilities. Yet, shipping is a crucial piece...

If you’re involved with shipping products you’ve probably heard the term ‘rate shopping’. Rate shopping refers to comparing rates of different carriers to select the cheapest service, but what if shippers were thinking about it all wrong?

In the fluctuating logistics landscape, selecting the right shipping carrier and negotiating competitive rates are more than a smart business move, they're strategic imperatives. With rising transportation costs, evolving customer expectations, and supply chain uncertainties,...

By understanding key differences between carrier GRIs vs surcharges, you can track and forecast your spend, and prepare your shipping plan (and carrier negotiations) appropriately.

Learn how to build a flexible, cost-effective multi-carrier shipping strategy. Discover key steps, carrier types, and tools for smarter parcel delivery.

Whether you're staying loyal to a single carrier, making a switch, or adding more carriers to the mix, here's how you can attain the most shipping savings during negotiations.

You've chosen a carrier (or a couple of them) for your business, but you shouldn't turn on autopilot once you've signed the contract. A hands-off approach restricts your view of the fulfillment process and can...