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As the parcel industry continues to grow and evolve, parcel carriers make frequent changes to parcel agreements, rates, accessorials, and more. Staying up to date on critical parcel carrier changes is important even for businesses shipping minimal parcel volume. FreightWise … Read More

Today’s cargo theft isn’t random; it’s organized, strategic, and increasingly advanced. Criminal enterprises are using high-tech tactics like GPS spoofing, buying previously trusted MC numbers, and coordinating groups of bad actors to steal goods or request ransom amounts.  This is … Read More

The cost of shipping has skyrocketed over the last 24 months, evolving into a complex web of compounding expenses. With other factors like fuel increases happening due to geopolitical factors, it is important to understand when to use each carrier.  … Read More

Both FedEx and UPS now strictly enforce a 9.9% late fee on any invoices paid beyond their due date. This means any time you forget to pay or are late paying an invoice to FedEx and UPS, you have a … Read More

Why is everyone talking about fuel prices again? The current global instability has made fuel one of the most unpredictable variables in freight budgets. Our supply chain engineering team is tracking the data behind these trends to break down exactly … Read More

So, what exactly is parcel service optimization? It’s choosing the right service level for every package, while protecting delivery timelines. The goal is to do all of this while not overpaying for an unnecessary service level. At its core, it’s … Read More

If the trends of 2025 are any indication, 2026 will present some challenges for parcel shippers with changes and rising parcel shipping costs. Over the past 12 months, shippers have faced fuel price volatility, the introduction of new processing and … Read More

The final three months of the year are the most grueling for the logistics industry. To protect your bottom line, peak-season planning isn’t a Q3 task anymore. Planning has to begin in the first quarter. We often recommend to FreightWise … Read More

General Rate Increases (GRIs) can be confusing across modes, especially for less-than-truckload. Below outlines why and how carriers impose GRIs, what a GRI will impact, and how to mitigate the impact of a GRI. In Summary: General Rate Increases (GRIs) … Read More

Moving furniture is one of those tasks that sounds simple until you’re knee-deep in logistics. It often calls for in-home, white glove delivery, a level of service that demands extra care, timing, and coordination. At FreightWise, we understand these challenges—and … Read More