Shipping Industry News

From Consulting to Actionable Data

Technology is transforming parcel shipping operations and the procurement of transportation in the supply chain. In previous blog posts we shared with you why the Reveel Shipping Intelligence Platform™ and more specifically the ability its advanced data science and modeling capabilities give shippers to optimize thei

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Freight vs. Parcel: Understanding the Difference & Which is Right for You

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FedEx & UPS GRI Are Here: This is What to Expect in 2023

If you thought “unprecedented” described the increases we saw from the two major carriers in 2022, this year’s FedEx and UPS GRI will turn that perspective on its head. As businesses of all sizes continue to scramble to find savings to offset the weight of these heavy annual increases, the major parcel carriers h

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5 Essential Tips to Optimize Your Internal Shipping Processes

With the regular general rate increase of each major carrier hitting shippers year after year, there are a variety of shipping management processes and strategies anyone can implement to save both time and money, and minimize downtime or additional surcharges to help offset the rate increases. If you’re looking to gi

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2022: What Do You Call Peak Season Surcharges in the Absence of Peak Shipping Volume?

Shippers are accustomed to paying peak season surcharges. Many will even tell you that theyare understood. After all, historically FedEx and UPS hire an army of extra seasonal employeesto handle what typically is a dramatic increase in shipping volume that pushes their networks tothe limit during the holiday shopping s

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UPS & FedEx Address Correction Fees: What You Need to Know

As a shipper, you’ve likely encountered the long list of accessorial fees and surcharges that major parcel carriers lean on for revenue. While this mountain of additional expenses may seem insurmountable, it’s one of the best areas to find savings on your shipping logistics each month, one of which is the FedEx and

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