There are a number of erroneous charges that can appear on your shipping invoice, the number one complaint of carriers being accessorial charges. But what exactly are they? These charges are supplemental to transportation charges and calculated using a number of minuscule, but important variables including pick-up and delivery criteria. There are many accessorial charges just for one packag...
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2011
Nov 11
2011
The Confusion of UPS and FedEx Discounts
Posted: Nov 11, 2011
There are discounts available from UPS and FedEx for both small and large businesses. These deals, however, are not standardized. A company often must be knowledgeable of what level of discount is possible if they are to receive great shipping rates. Many companies negotiating with shipping carriers will not successfully achieve best-in-class shipping rates due to a lack of information....
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2011
How to Discount FedEx and UPS Shipping Costs
Posted: Sep 11, 2011
Shipping with FedEx and UPS can be very costly. Over the last year, prices have risen substantially. However, there are some simple things that budget-conscious customers can do to discount FedEx and UPS shipping costs without sacrificing delivery speed. Use Third Party Insurance FedEx and UPS Shi...
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2011
How To Lower Shipping Costs and Maintain Customer Expectations
Posted: Sep 06, 2011
Though you may want to reduce your company's shipping costs, you don't want to diminish your customer's experience in the process. When packages arrive on-time, customers recognize, appreciate, and reward such efficient operations in the form of repeat purchases and word-of-mouth promotion. This all sounds great for your business, but how can you slash your shipping costs while maintaining cust...
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2011
3 Easy Ways to Lower and Discount Freight Costs
Posted: Sep 01, 2011
By closely evaluating your business’s shipping and distribution patterns, you may identify many areas that you can easily discount freight costs. Below are 3 simple practices that will allow you to effectively assess your current practices, and help you identify areas for improvement. Logistics Reporting Logistics reporting is essential in effectively ev...
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