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
Explore All Resources
A guide to FedEx and UPS Late Payment Fees and Past Due Charges
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
How 2026 Fuel Increases Might Impact Your Transportation Costs
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
The $490 Trap: Why 2026 Peak Season Planning Must Start Now
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
The Logistics & Transportation Challenges for CPG companies
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) logistics operates at high speed with almost no margin for error. Most notably, CPG companies must be agile and nimble to navigate when costs increase, consumer preferences shift, inventory levels fluctuate, and unexpected supply disruptions create … Read More
10 Essential Questions to Ask When Evaluating a TMS
10 Essential Questions to Ask When Evaluating a TMS Knowing the right questions to ask when beginning a search for the right Transportation Management System (TMS) can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve put together a list of 10 questions it is … Read More
How Does LTL Pricing Work? A Quick Guide
Understanding LTL freight pricing or LTL shipping cost is essential for any business that depends on reliable, cost-effective shipping. In this quick guide to LTL freight pricing, we’ll review the basics and explore some of the finer points of LTL … Read More
How to Buy a Transportation Management System (TMS)
In today’s market, shipping is one of the biggest expenses for any shipper, growing at a rate of over 5% per year, depending on the lane. There are many variables that go into freight costs, including mode, service level and carrier. Manually trying … Read More