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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

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

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

The right Transportation Management System (TMS) is critical for any furniture or home products shipper. It becomes not just an execution tool, but it can help you optimize your shipping cost, ensure customer satisfaction, and give you optionality when you … Read More

As we get closer to November, understanding what will be driving Holiday 2025 is critical for shippers to stay ahead. Knowing dates that FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Post Office are closed will help ensure you aren’t overpromising to your … Read More

All Hallows’ Eve, or Halloween, began as a Celtic festival where people donned costumes and masks and lit bonfires in an attempt to ward off evil spirits. Over the years, the holiday has changed to be more about dressing up as your … Read More

Food and beverage businesses have complex supply chains with many unique characteristics: tight margins, fresh products that may spoil, expiration dates on products, complicated inbound requirements, and more. Getting the right volume of products at the right time and location … Read More