Times are tough but for the small business owner, the pressure to stay in the black is exponentially more difficult. The tiniest of blunders in business practice can become costly and catastrophic. Not paying attention to shipping returns to customers is one of the most commonly overlooked mistakes that have the power to completely [...]
Following FedEx, UPS announced their General Rate Increase for 2020. The announced average increase is 4.9% for UPS Ground, UPS Air/International Services, 4.2% for UPS Air Freight and 3.9% for UPS Freight. […]
We all know shipments come in various shapes, sizes and of course weights. To establish fair measures and standardize pricing, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) created a freight classification system used for all types of commodities. […]
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 [...]
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. […]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! […]
