Every year, FedEx and UPS raise and adjust their shipping rates. And every year, many shippers absorb the increase without pushing back. But carrier pricing isn’t fixed. It shifts frequently. Annual rate increases, regular fuel surcharge changes, and the occasional new charge increasingly define a complex parcel landscape. The trick?
Parcel contract negotiation can feel like an uphill battle, especially when carriers seem to hold all the cards. They control rates, dictate service changes, and directly impact your customers’ delivery experience. It’s easy to assume they also control every aspect of your shipping agreement—but that assumption costs businesses thousands of
When a major national furniture retailer shipping everything from small décor to oversized furniture noticed rising costs despite strong carrier relationships, its operations team suspected hidden inefficiencies. What they found with Reveel’s Parcel Spend Management 2.0™ platform was game-changing. Within days of implementation, the company gained real-time visibility into its shipping metrics:
Shipping costs represent one of the largest operational expenses for businesses today. Yet many companies operate under premium carrier rates, leaving thousands (or even millions) on the table. When you miss out on carrier negotiations and opt for default shipping rates, you don’t just incur high transportation charges—your business misses
Effective carrier contract management can be the difference between paying premium rates and securing competitive shipping costs that boost your bottom line. Whether you’re negotiating your first shipping contract or looking to optimize an existing agreement, understanding the nuances of carrier contract management is essential for any business that ships
Parcel shipping has become an integral part of modern business operations, especially with the surge in eCommerce and the global shift toward online shopping. Companies are shipping more goods directly to consumers than ever before, making efficient and cost-effective parcel shipping a crucial factor for maintaining profitability. With customer expectations
Are you paying too much for parcel shipping? Discover how your business can negotiate better rates, terms, and conditions without hiring costly consultants. Our latest whitepaper reveals strategies that can lower shipping costs by 22% or more. Learn the levers to pull within carrier contracts and steps to effectively secure
Negotiating a carrier contract can be as complex as a chess game, requiring strategy, foresight, and an intimate understanding of the rules. Whether you’re a small business owner, logistics manager, or CFO, the stakes are high when crafting a carrier contract that aligns with your company’s shipping needs and budgetary
It’s no secret that shippers have a long and complicated history with carriers’ invoices. Thesurprises that often accompany them were a catalyst for the founding of Reveel in 2006 and ourongoing mission to help shippers level the playing field with carriers. Most veteran shippers will tell you that some of
Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, you’ve heard of ChatGPT and how the tool brought generative AI technology to the masses, educating much of the populace on just what artificial intelligence (AI) can do. Here at Reveel, we understand the power of data, analytics and
When it comes to shipping contracts, the specifics of your and your carrier’s responsibilities may be detailed in between a bunch of legal jargon that’s difficult to sift through. Understanding what both you and the carrier are liable for is essential to your compliance and your bottom line, so let’s
Carrier Contract Negotiations: 8 Effective Tips To Consider With industry outlooks like parcel shipping becoming even more expensive in 2022, contract negotiations are more important than ever. Failing to negotiate your carrier contracts could be the difference between a healthy margin and losses. This article will go over eight carrier
With FedEx and UPS seeing greater demand for parcel shipment volumes than ever before there’s no question it’s a difficult negotiation climate; however carriers are making agreements. Now is the time for all shippers to negotiate their 2022 contracts. It’s never been more important to be informed and prepared in
After lengthy negotiations, Redcat Racing ultimately stayed with UPS. They were able to drastically reduce their dimensional weight, saving them over $53,000 in annual shipping costs.
