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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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    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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    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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    2019 Holiday Shipping Cut-Off Dates with FedEx, UPS, and USPS

    2019 Holiday Shipping Cut-Off Dates with FedEx, UPS, and USPS

    November 16, 2018
    The busiest time of year has come for online shopping and shipping. And of course, retailers want to make sure that their packages arrive to their customers in time for the holiday. These are the holiday shipping cut-off dates everyone needs to be[…]
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    International Shipping Done Right

    International Shipping Done Right

    October 25, 2018
    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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    Taking the Guesswork Out of Parcel Shipping Costs

    Taking the Guesswork Out of Parcel Shipping Costs

    October 18, 2018
    Parcel shipping logistics can account for as much as 25% of a business’s overall costs, making it a worthwhile area for every company to focus on. A problem for most, though, is that routing and rating small parcel packages is complex. This makes it[…]
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