Category Archives: UPS and FedEx Discounts
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
Shipping Rate Negotiation Tactics
“…Many people go into the negotiation process and have difficulty procuring best in class discounts. There is, however, a method to negotiating with the carriers.” Continue reading
Accessorial Charges and How To Get Past Them
“There are a number of erroneous charges that can appear on your shipping invoice, the number one complaint of carriers being accessorial charges.” 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 Lower Shipping Costs and Maintain Customer Expectations
“By knowing your shipping practices and package characteristics you have the information to reduce shipping rates and improve your bottom line.” Continue reading
3 Easy Ways to Lower and Discount Freight Costs
“By closely evaluating your business’s shipping and distribution patterns, you may identify many areas that you can easily discount freight costs.” Continue reading
FedEx and UPS Discounts: Audit to Save on Freight and Parcel Costs
“Some consultants offer a no-risk trial of their parcel audit services, which can be done easily and seamlessly.” 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