Safeguarding From Erroneous Shipping Charges
Merchandise shippers are wise to take measures to safeguard against erroneous charges buried within parcel invoices. There are dozens of
5 Shipping Strategies to Reduce Parcel Costs
This article addresses the top-five survey responses by ecommerce shippers when they were asked,
Low-cost residential delivery options
Consumers and carriers are squeezing catalogers and etailers. Customers today expect free shipping. Parcel carriers keep raising prices. Consider on the
A look at regional parcel carriers
When it comes to parcel delivery, FedEx and UPS are clearly the dominant players. But you can use regional carriers to supplement the service of the Big
Exploring Regional Carrier Capabilities And Options
Finally, many FedEx agreements and nearly all UPS contracts penalize shippers for diverting shipments to another carrier. If too much volume is bled to regional carriers
The benefits of regional parcel carriers
When it comes to parcel delivery, FedEx and UPS are clearly the dominant players. But you can use regional carriers to supplement the service of the Big Two
2011 Annual parcel rate analysis
By now, you’ve been able to measure the impact of UPS’s and FedEx’s general rate increases effective Jan. 3. The majority of shippers are finding that
FedEx and UPS to Get Greener in 2011
The carriers have long tried to minimize costs and maximize environmental stewardship through a variety of initiatives including recycled packaging, aircraft noise reduction, fuel efficiency engineering, and alternative power sources in addition to many other efforts.
Forecasting critical changes in the carrier market
What can shippers expect from the parcel carriers in 2011 and beyond? Many signs point to higher pricing for shippers, however, shippers can also expect
SHIPPING: External rate benchmarking
Despite what your parcel carrier representative tells you, you could probably be getting better pricing. How can you be certain your rates are truly best