Category Archives: Parcel and Freight Discounts
Why A Parcel Audit Can Help Your Company Reduce Shipping Costs
The great news is that there are some tried-and-true practices to reducing the final balance on an invoice without having to necessarily cut back services to your customers, which should only be used when completely necessary. One of these options is to conduct a parcel audit, which can be an extremely helpful tool in your arsenal. Continue reading
How to Make the Most out of Your Shipping Discounts
When carriers determine discounts and incentives for their customers, they may utilize some similar tactics, but overall, they do not have a singular system to differentiate between one company to the next. Continue reading
Why Billing Errors Happen & What You Can Do to Combat Them
“Your carriers deserve to be paid for their services but in turn, companies should be charged accurately.” Continue reading
The Confusion of UPS and FedEx Discounts
“The following are a few general but relevant points that businesses can apply to their shipping practices to reduce shipping costs…” Continue reading
How to Discount FedEx and UPS Shipping Costs
“FedEx and UPS Shipping charge $.0.70 for each $100 of Declared Value that they insure. Third party insurance offers the same level of protection at lower rates, such as $0.30. That ‘insignificant’ forty cents adds up.” Continue reading
UPS and FedEx Rates Comparison
“To accurately determine the difference between UPS and FedEx rates it is essential to compare actual net costs after applicable discounts, incentives, and/or rebates.” Continue reading
Maximize Your Shipping Discounts
“Shippers that have had a long-standing relationship with the same carrier and/or an above average level of integration with their carrier are often the ones getting the least aggressive discounts.” Continue reading
Get Discounts on UPS and FedEx Accessorial Fees
“Many shippers are unaware that carriers like UPS and FedEx will discount most accessorial fees. In some cases a carrier may agree to entirely waive a fee.” Continue reading
FedEx and UPS Discounts: Negotiate Accessorial Fee Waivers
“Your shipping auditor can help you negotiate with your carrier for waivers or reductions…” Continue reading
FedEx and UPS Discounts: Small Parcel Weight and Zone Incentives
“Your contract incentives will more than likely carry over from one year to the next; however, the incentives will now be applied to your carrier’s higher list rates.” Continue reading