Industry News - Transportation Impact

    Overcoming Freight Rate Negotiation Misconceptions

    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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    Taking the Guesswork Out of Small Parcel Shipping Rates

    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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    Cherry Bekaert ranks TI 18th among mid-market FAST 40

    Pinehurst, N.C., (October 10, 2018)—Emerald Isle supply chain spend management firm Transportation Impact is having a great decade. Cherry Bekaert and Business North Carolina magazine have again ranked TI among the state’s MidMarket FAST 40, adding[…]
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    Ecommerce Shipping Costs Continue to Rise for Online Sellers

    Ecommerce logistics costs will likely continue to rise as a proportion of sales in the coming years. These higher costs are a result of many factors, including higher volume of returns, more premium deliveries, and higher labor costs. For ecommerce[…]
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