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    Taking the Guesswork Out of Small Parcel Shipping Rates

    Taking the Guesswork Out of Small Parcel Shipping Rates

    February 15, 2019
    FedEx and UPS make it hard on small parcel shipping customers to understand their rates. Here’s some advice on how to take control back from the carriers and make sure you understand and are managing your small parcel costs as well as you should be.
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    Small Parcel Shippers Need to Stay Vigilant!

    Small Parcel Shippers Need to Stay Vigilant!

    February 7, 2019
    As the dust settles from the UPS and FedEx GRI announcements, shippers shouldn’t relax. (watch our video explaining the increases HERE).
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    The 2019 GRIs: A Comparison of FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases

    The 2019 GRIs: A Comparison of FedEx and UPS General Rate Increases

    January 24, 2019
    If you are like most FedEx and UPS customers, you are probably still trying to make sense of the 2019 GRIs. But we have some good news… our report will tell you everything you need to know to make a thorough comparison of the increases.
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    Comparison of FedEx and UPS Minimums and Accessorials from 2017 to 2019

    Comparison of FedEx and UPS Minimums and Accessorials from 2017 to 2019

    January 18, 2019
    Our comparison of the latest FedEx and UPS GRIs will be published soon. As a preview, here’s an illustration showing the change in key categories of the GRIs for both carriers from 2017 through 2019.
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    If You Ship with UPS or FedEx, You Should Be Auditing Their Invoices

    If You Ship with UPS or FedEx, You Should Be Auditing Their Invoices

    January 10, 2019
    The cost of shipping is a constant concern for manufacturers, retailers, and distributors who send a large volume of small packages with UPS and FedEx. Both carriers’ service agreements are complex, and their pricing is hard to understand, even for[…]
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    3 Reasons Your Freight and Small Parcel Spend Is Higher Than It Should Be

    3 Reasons Your Freight and Small Parcel Spend Is Higher Than It Should Be

    January 2, 2019
    It can be hard to finish your negotiations for freight or small parcel rates 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 to[…]
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    2019 UPS GRI: Short Notice of Big Changes

    2019 UPS GRI: Short Notice of Big Changes

    December 18, 2018
    With little time left before the new year, or for shippers to plan, UPS has announced its GRI for 2019. The overall rate increase of 4.9% takes effect on December 26, 2018. The announcement comes very late compared to other carriers — the USPS and[…]
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    Customers Can Get Rewarded for Using a UPS Access Point for Holiday Deliveries

    Customers Can Get Rewarded for Using a UPS Access Point for Holiday Deliveries

    December 11, 2018
    UPS has become the latest company to offer a rewards program.
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    Overcoming the Misconceptions About Freight Rate Negotiation That Are Costing You Money

    Overcoming the Misconceptions About Freight Rate Negotiation That Are Costing You Money

    December 4, 2018
    Whether you love it, or dread the thought of it, everyone understands the importance of negotiating good carrier rate contracts. But for many reasons, a lot of companies hesitate to take control of the negotiation process and really do what it takes[…]
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    2019 FedEx GRI: Everything You Need to Know

    2019 FedEx GRI: Everything You Need to Know

    November 20, 2018
    As is the custom this time of year, FedEx has announced its annual GRI. The parcel shipping provider will be charging more for its Express, Ground, and Freight Services. The following new rates will go into effect on January 7, 2019.
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