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    Will Trucking Rates Continue to Fall?

    Will Trucking Rates Continue to Fall?

    April 17, 2019
    With trucking rates continuing to decline, industry experts are wondering where the market will bottom out. In the article “Race to the Bottom as Long-Distance Trucking Rates Continue to Fall,” Ibrahiim Bayaan, Chief Economist at Freightwaves,[…]
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    Five Ways to Beat the Carrier Capacity Crunch

    Five Ways to Beat the Carrier Capacity Crunch

    April 12, 2019
    A capacity crunch is occurring in the freight market due to a few factors, including a strong economy and strong freight demand. When these are coupled with the current truck driver shortage, it’s evident why space on trucks is at a premium. Many[…]
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    3 Reasons Your Freight and Small Parcel Spending Is Too High

    3 Reasons Your Freight and Small Parcel Spending Is Too High

    April 9, 2019
    It can be hard to finish your negotiations for freight or small parcel spending and not feel like you have left some money on the table. Carriers do their best to keep shippers off balance with details and extra things that make it almost impossible[…]
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    Four Trends in Logistics and Transportation for 2019

    Four Trends in Logistics and Transportation for 2019

    April 4, 2019
    In 2019, many logistics and transportation trends center around increasing visibility and higher service levels — for both service providers and their customers.
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    Can Online Retailers Still Charge for Shipping in Today’s Market?

    Can Online Retailers Still Charge for Shipping in Today’s Market?

    March 28, 2019
    Online shoppers have sky-high expectations for every purchase they make these days. This has made creating a flawless customer experience the necessary goal for most online retailers. These expectations are largely the result of what’s known as the[…]
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    TI Audio Blog: International Parcel Shipping Done Right

    TI Audio Blog: International Parcel Shipping Done Right

    March 25, 2019
    The global ecommerce marketplace offers a lot of opportunity for e-retailers to expand their business. While growing internationally does bring the opportunity for additional revenue, shipping parcels to other countries can be a complex process.[…]
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    Warehouse Management Trends for 2019

    Warehouse Management Trends for 2019

    March 22, 2019
    With greater than ever pressure on retailers to fill orders faster, the whole industry is looking for cost-effective ways to optimize the pack and ship process. At the same time, rising labor costs are forcing companies to look for new ways to gain[…]
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    Attention Small Parcel Shippers: New FedEx Fuel Surcharge Table Is Announced

    Attention Small Parcel Shippers: New FedEx Fuel Surcharge Table Is Announced

    March 21, 2019
    Small parcel shippers take note – FedEx has made the first noteworthy mid-year surcharge update seen from either carrier. The carrier has increased its Fuel Surcharge %.
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    Overcoming Freight Rate Negotiation Misconceptions

    Overcoming Freight Rate Negotiation Misconceptions

    February 27, 2019
    Whether you love it, or dread the thought of it, everyone understands the importance of negotiating good carrier freight rate contracts. But for many reasons, a lot of companies hesitate to take control of the negotiation process and really do what[…]
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    How to Know if You Are Paying Too Much for Small Parcel Shipping Costs

    How to Know if You Are Paying Too Much for Small Parcel Shipping Costs

    February 22, 2019
    For many retailers and manufacturers, logistics costs are the difference between turning a profit or losing money. Technologically savvy and demanding customers are looking for a seamless transaction when it comes to delivery costs, which is forcing[…]
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