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Explore our comprehensive news and updates to stay ahead of the curve in logistics. --- 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) --- 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) --- Jul 26 2024 [ Types of Freight & Shipping Contracts ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/types-of-freight-contracts "Permalink to Types of Freight & Shipping Contracts") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 26, 2024 Freight contracts are the foundation of the logistics and transportation sector. They govern every detail of every shipment and protect parties throughout the supply chain. They serve as legal parameters for shipping relationships and payments, and they are fundamental for businesses managing risks and freight costs while ensuring the prompt delivery of goods to global... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/types-of-freight-contracts) --- Jul 23 2024 [ 7 Steps to Achieve Better Freight Cost Optimization ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/how-to-achieve-freight-cost-optimization "Permalink to 7 Steps to Achieve Better Freight Cost Optimization") ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 23, 2024 The transport of goods for U.S. businesses totaled $1.2 trillion in 2021, including $32.4 billion for ocean freight, $52.7 billion for air, $88.3 billion by rail, and $830.5 billion by road. How big a slice is freight taking from your company’s budget? On average, transportation comprises 60% of the supply chain dollar. Even if you’re... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/how-to-achieve-freight-cost-optimization) --- Mar 05 2024 [ What is a Parcel Audit? ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-a-parcel-audit "Permalink to What is a Parcel Audit?") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 05, 2024 Parcel Auditing 101: Take Control of Your Invoices Shipping invoices frequently contain errors, and if you’re not analyzing yours for accuracy, you could be overlooking some serious savings. Smart businesses conduct regular parcel audits to optimize their shipping operations and ensure they’re not paying carriers a dollar more than they’re due. Whether you send out... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-a-parcel-audit) --- Mar 05 2024 [ What is a Freight Audit? ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-a-freight-audit "Permalink to What is a Freight Audit?") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 05, 2024 Freight Audit Essentials: What Every Business Should Know No matter how big or small your business’s shipping needs are, it’s crucial to keep a close eye on your freight costs so that you can dispute any errors that may pop up and identify ways to make the most of your shipping budget. You can do... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-a-freight-audit) --- Feb 09 2024 [ 5 Things You Need To Look For In Your Parcel Bill ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-look-for-in-your-parcel-bill "Permalink to 5 Things You Need To Look For In Your Parcel Bill") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Feb 09, 2024 Understanding What to Look for In A Parcel Bill If you’re starting to get the feeling that UPS and FedEx are taking on the personalities of the Airlines and are charging fee after fee on top of the actual shipping charges, you’re right! Anyone who ships frequently with UPS or FedEx already knows how difficult... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-look-for-in-your-parcel-bill) --- Jul 11 2023 [ GL Coding: A Guide to Automation ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/gl-coding "Permalink to GL Coding: A Guide to Automation") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 11, 2023 Lojistic helps clients with GL coding by managing and automating the process for them. Find out how in this new video — watch now!... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/gl-coding) --- Apr 10 2023 [ FedEx Announces Consolidation: What Shippers Need to Know ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-announces-consolidation-what-shippers-need-to-know "Permalink to FedEx Announces Consolidation: What Shippers Need to Know") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Apr 10, 2023 On Wednesday, April 5th, FedEx announced that they will be consolidating all their opcos (FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services, etc.) under the parent’s leadership umbrella, which is expected to be completed by June of 2024. The operational efficiencies created by the mergers are estimated to save the company $4B in operating costs. These savings... 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