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
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Thinking Outside the Box: LTL, Multiweight, Hundredweight, and Ground with Freight
The world of transportation and shipping is not as simple as it once was. With carriers expanding and new processes and services being implemented, there is an increasingly wide range of methods for moving and delivering your shipments. To find … Read More

The Pros and Cons of Flat-Rate Shipping
Are you looking to save some money and improve the efficiency of your shipping operations? You’ve probably come across flat-rate shipping as a potential option, but you might not be sure when this option is ideal. Flat-rate shipping is a highly … Read More

Making Sense of Parcel DIMs
Since 2010, parcel carriers have taken dimensional (DIM) weight into consideration when charging shippers. Lightweight packages can take up a lot of space on their trucks and in the freight world, space is expensive. Dimensional weight helps carriers to protect … Read More

How Can a Third-Party Logistics Partner Help with Parcel Contracts?
There are several ways in which a third-party logistics partner can assist shippers in saving money on their parcel shipping, including Below are some points to consider regarding your company’s parcel contracts. Timing The standard parcel agreement term for FedEx … Read More