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Explore our comprehensive news and updates to stay ahead of the curve in logistics. --- Apr 07 2026 [ Impact of USPS 8% Fuel Surcharge on the Shipping Industry ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/impact-of-usps-8-fuel-surcharge-on-the-shipping-industry "Permalink to Impact of USPS 8% Fuel Surcharge on the Shipping Industry") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Apr 07, 2026 The USPS is introducing an 8% fuel surcharge in response to ongoing global supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs, signaling a broader shift in how carriers manage pricing volatility. While the increase may seem modest, it adds immediate cost pressure for shippers—especially ecommerce businesses—and often cascades across the industry as other carriers adjust their rates. These changes ultimately impact customers through higher prices or stricter shipping incentives. To stay competitive, businesses need greater visibility into shipping data, stronger auditing practices, and more strategic carrier management.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/impact-of-usps-8-fuel-surcharge-on-the-shipping-industry) --- Mar 17 2026 [ Freight Analytics vs. Parcel Analytics: Key Differences, KPIs, and Cost Reduction Strategies ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-analytics-vs-parcel-analytics-key-differences "Permalink to Freight Analytics vs. Parcel Analytics: Key Differences, KPIs, and Cost Reduction Strategies") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 17, 2026 Most companies struggle to control shipping costs not because data is unavailable, but because it’s fragmented across systems, making it difficult to identify true cost drivers. Freight and parcel analytics solve this by analyzing different shipping behaviors—freight focusing on lanes, contracts, and carrier performance, while parcel focuses on zones, service levels, and surcharges in high-volume environments. By centralizing and analyzing this data with shipping analytics software, companies can move from basic visibility to continuous optimization, uncovering actionable insights that reduce transportation spend over time.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-analytics-vs-parcel-analytics-key-differences) --- Mar 03 2026 [ Freight Audit & Payment Explained: How Automation Eliminates Cost Leakage ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-audit-payment-explained-how-automation-eliminates-cost-leakage "Permalink to Freight Audit & Payment Explained: How Automation Eliminates Cost Leakage") ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 03, 2026 Freight audit & payment exists because carrier invoices are not a reliable source of truth on their own. Most mid-market and enterprise shippers assume their negotiated carrier agreements protect them. They don’t. Contracts define what should be charged. Freight audit and payment solutions determine what actually gets charged, catch deviations, and stop invalid charges before... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-audit-payment-explained-how-automation-eliminates-cost-leakage) --- Feb 10 2026 [ Guide to New Package Size Handling Charges for UPS and FedEx ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/guide-to-new-package-size-handling-charges-for-ups-and-fedex "Permalink to Guide to New Package Size Handling Charges for UPS and FedEx") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Feb 10, 2026 Large and bulky packages have always pushed shipping costs higher, but in 2026, UPS and FedEx amended the rules and criteria that determine when packages are hit with Additional Handling or Oversize/Large Package Charges. Many businesses that historically avoided extra fees because their shipments fell below legacy criteria (like length and girth) could now see... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/guide-to-new-package-size-handling-charges-for-ups-and-fedex) --- Sep 11 2024 [ What is a Routing Guide? ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/routing-guide "Permalink to What is a Routing Guide?") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Sep 11, 2024 When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, it revealed that the global economy had some serious supply chain issues that needed to be addressed. The complexities of modern shipping and logistics became apparent to ordinary consumers, not to mention the businesses that were struggling to meet demand during that tense time. That said, the tools... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/routing-guide) --- Sep 09 2024 [ What is a Freight Carrier? ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-freight-carrier "Permalink to What is a Freight Carrier?") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Sep 09, 2024 The logistics industry serves as the backbone of the global economy, enabling the movement of goods across the planet. And the beating heart of this industry is freight carriers, companies that transport cargo from point A to point B. For businesses involved in shipping, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, understanding what freight carriers are and... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-freight-carrier) --- Sep 06 2024 [ Freight In vs Freight Out: Key Differences ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-in-vs-freight-out "Permalink to Freight In vs Freight Out: Key Differences") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Sep 06, 2024 One of the primary goals of supply chain management is to ensure the seamless flow of goods from suppliers to companies to consumers. Freight in and freight out play a pivotal role in this process. Freight in and freight out are occasionally used interchangeably but there are critical distinctions between the two—and understanding how they... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-in-vs-freight-out) --- Aug 23 2024 [ How Much Does Freight Insurance Cost? ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-insurance-cost "Permalink to How Much Does Freight Insurance Cost?") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Aug 23, 2024 In the United States alone, cargo theft is estimated to cost $15 to $35 billion annually—and it’s on the rise. There was a 46% increase during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. When your shipment hits foreign ports and borders, that potential multiplies. Plus, theft is just one category... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-insurance-cost) --- Aug 23 2024 [ A Guide to Freight Accessorial Charges ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-accessorial-charges "Permalink to A Guide to Freight Accessorial Charges") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Aug 23, 2024 Freight shipping costs are complex on a standard level — requiring knowledge of certain fees, the time and ability to review contracts, and the wherewithal to negotiate with carriers. But add accessorial charges to that complexity, and shipping costs are enough to overwhelm any shipper. Accessorial fees are important for shippers to understand so they... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-accessorial-charges) --- Aug 23 2024 [ A Guide to Freight Analytics ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-analytics-guide "Permalink to A Guide to Freight Analytics") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Aug 23, 2024 Approximately 90% of all goods sold fall under the category of freight prior to reaching customers’ hands. That equals an endless number of data points and decisions along supply chains that affect the on-time, on-budget final delivery of each product. Freight analytics helps businesses cut through the noise. The use of technology, including AI, to... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-analytics-guide) --- Load More Loading... **Lojistic Blog** [Recent Posts](https://www.lojistic.com/blog) | [Categories](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/categories) Why Lojistic - [All-inclusive. 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