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Conducting Quality Freight Audits Can Save You Time & Money

December 3rd, 2019|Accessorial Charges, Cut Shipping Costs, Cyber Monday, General Info, Late Deliveries, Next Day Delivery, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

When it comes to paying bills, no one likes paying more than they should. Your freight bills should be no exception, as transportation costs average around 10% of an organization’s expenses. At Refund Logistics, we typically find over 20,000 errors a week processing over 4 million, which means trusting the accuracy of carrier billing [...]

4 Ways To Make Your Business A Preferred Shipper

November 26th, 2019|Accessorial Charges, General Info, Holiday Shipping, Next Day Delivery, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

As predicted, the shipping market has faced capacity issues due to a blend of a booming economy, e-commerce growth, a driver shortage and the full implementation of the ELD mandate.  […]

How Partnering With A 3PL Covers Your Bases & Protects Your Business

November 25th, 2019|Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, Next Day Delivery, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

A common trend in the MLB Draft is player versatility. Teams are looking for players with a diverse skill set to round out their pool of talent. The same can be said when evaluating whether to manage your shipping and delivery logistics in-house or outsource transportation management to a third-party. [...]

How Small Shippers Can Save Money Despite Rising Costs

November 19th, 2019|Accessorial Charges, Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, Late Deliveries, Next Day Delivery, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

Truckload rates are skyrocketing and capacity is tightening. In typical supply and demand fashion, as demand rises – so will costs. LTL carriers are leveraging market conditions and benefiting from TL carriers rejecting lighter loads.  What does this mean for businesses who ship less frequently or have smaller volumes? Considering all factors, shippers may [...]

5 Common LTL Shipping Mistakes You Can Avoid

November 13th, 2019|Accessorial Charges, Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, Next Day Delivery, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

At times, shippers face many challenges in the world of LTL shipping. They must know how to maximize efficiencies and utilize the most cost-effective methods for shipping. The following are 5 common LTL shipping mistakes and how using a 3PL can help alleviate your shipping frustrations. Guessing or Estimating Shipping Weights and Sizes: Many [...]

3 Tips For Negotiating Your Parcel Delivery Contract

November 5th, 2019|Accessorial Charges, Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

Every year the major parcel carriers announce a general rate increase (GRI), which historically averages out to around 5%. Additionally, these carriers implement logic changes to their rate calculations, meaning some packages see higher rate increases, while some see lower increases. Yes, a smaller percentage increase seems like a win [...]

4 Reasons Your Business Should Use A 3PL

November 4th, 2019|Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, International Shipping, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

There are a multitude of advantages that businesses can utilize by outsourcing their logistics and supply chain needs to a third party logistics (3PL) provider. While every 3PL is unique in how they operate and what they provide their clients, many offer the same comprehensive solutions for shipping, warehousing and [...]

3 Shipping Surcharges Increasing Your Business Costs

September 3rd, 2019|Accessorial Charges, Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, Late Deliveries, Next Day Delivery, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

While surcharges seem insignificant individually, they quickly add up. Initially it looks like just a few dollars here and there, but for FedEx customers, 28% of business shipping charges are surcharges, according to a recent report by Shipware. It is critical that any business shipping packages understand which surcharges to look out for, and how [...]

Why It’s Okay to Consider Switching Shipping Companies

July 2nd, 2019|Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, Late Deliveries, Next Day Delivery, Shipping Rates, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

If you’ve been with your shipping company, where it’s FedEx or UPS, for a while, chances are you’re not getting the best rates. But you can change that if you’re willing to engage and price quote their competitor, even if you’re not sure you’d be willing to switch! […]

4 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Logistics Partnership

June 24th, 2019|Cut Shipping Costs, General Info, Small Business, Third-Party Logistics|

It is the very nature of the logistics industry to find new ways of doing things better. Whether it is through processes, services, or products that improve customers’ lives, the goal is always to enhance and optimize what a company can offer. […]

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