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Freight Collect and Freight Prepaid – What’s the Difference?
Negotiating shipping contracts can feel a bit like a game of chess. You make one wrong move and the whole game is lost. One of those ... read more
Demystifying Logistics Services
Amware is a third-party freight and logistics provider (3PL). While a good number of our customers understand and take advantage of our read more
Understanding LTL Freight Transit Times
Less Than Truckload or LTL freight shipping is an economical way to ship goods throughout the United States. If you depend on LTL ... read more
Common LTL Shipping Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Less than truckload or LTL shipping is a cost-effective way to ship goods throughout the country. You can use it to transport small ... read more
Should Your Business be Outsourcing Transportation Management?
Managing your company’s transportation needs is no easy undertaking. Regardless of whether you’re a small startup or a large Fortune ... read more
How to Leverage Public Warehousing as Part of Your Supply Chain
At first glance, public warehousing might seem pretty straightforward. Manufacturers, distributors, or end-user customers deliver ... read more
What’s Stopping You From Owning Your Own Freight Business?
Any salesperson worth their salt has dreamed at one time or another of owning their own business. Hustling day-in and day-out to close ... read more
Understanding Capabilities Up-Front Will Eliminate Public Warehousing Headaches
As a Sourcing or Purchasing Manager, understanding what your warehouse’s capabilities are ahead of an engagement will not only save ... read more
How a 3PL Can Offer Traffic and Supply Chain Managers a Competitive Edge
In today’s ever-changing and evolving transportation logistics space, traffic and supply chain managers are constantly seeking ways to ... read more
Adding Value to Your Supply Chain With Public Warehousing
What is Public Warehousing? Adding value to your supply chain with public warehousing must first start by understanding what exactly a ... read more
Public Warehouse Rail Siding 101
Unless you work for a railroad, factory, warehouse, or mine, rail siding isn’t a term with which you’re likely familiar. Rail siding is read more
What Happens When Your Freight Doesn’t Arrive?
It’s the call no freight shipping, traffic, or warehouse manager ever wants to receive. Their freight shipment never arrived at its ... read more
Benefits of Becoming a Freight Agent
Amware freight agents are one of the keys to our business success, which is why we spend so much time and effort developing and ... read more
Direct Rep vs Freight Agent Salary
There’s no doubt that when compared to a direct rep, a freight agent salary is substantially higher. How is this possible? Aren’t ... read more
Who Makes a Good Freight Agent?
A freight agent or freight broker typically works as an independent businessperson who’s attached to a 3PL (Third Party Logistics) ... read more
Public Warehousing Best Practices for Loss Prevention
Common Loss Exposures in Public Warehousing Preventing loss or minimizing loss exposure in public warehousing starts with knowing where read more
All-Risk Shipping Insurance or Liability Insurance?
As a business owner utilizing shipping services, you know the importance of a high-quality partnership in which you can be confident ... read more
Determining Shipping Costs for Your Products
Determining your annual eCommerce shipping and handling fees can be a tricky business, with pitfalls on both ends of the spectrum from ... read more
Prevent Common LTL Challenges by Working with a 3PL
The shipment of goods that don’t fill an entire semi-trailer – aka Less Than Load (LTL) – is often the top choice for shipping goods to read more
Truckload Shipping: The Basics
Though Less Than Truckload (LTL) may appear to be the most advantageous freight shipping option, and it does offer certain advantages, ... read more
Managing LTL Spend During Volatile Times
Few things in life cause more anxiety for shipping and supply chain managers than volatility in shipping costs. Volatility has been the read more
Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory Management 101
Just-in-Time (JIT) Inventory Management is a method of scheduling (or refilling) the staff-hours and materials required for production, read more
Public Warehousing Demand to Continue Through 2021
E-commerce received a significant pandemic-driven boost last year and continues its surge in 2021. As a result, industrial logistics ... read more
LTL Outlook for 2021
As we do every year at this time, we look forward to the year ahead and share with clients and readers what they’re likely to ... read more
Advantages of LTL Over Parcel Shipping
LTL, or Parcel Shipping? While it can be slightly more economical, parcel shipping (typically packages under 150 pounds that can read more
How to Guarantee the Best Rate on LTL Freight Quotes
Generally speaking, the more you know, the better you’re able to manage both expectations and outcomes. This is particularly true ... read more
How 3PLs Work with LTL Carriers
3PL’s and LTL Carriers are competitors, right? The relationship between 3PL’s and LTL carriers probably isn’t what ... read more
Best Shipping Methods for the Holiday Season
In many areas of life, preparation is key — an idea that certainly applies to the best shipping during peak seasons, especially the ... read more
Freight Shipment COD versus Freight Collect
In the freight shipping world, the terms “COD” and “Collect” sound pretty interchangeable, right? However, there are crucial ... read more
What is Freight Allowance?
Precisely what is “freight allowance” and how does it apply to freight shipping? It’s a question that arises fairly infrequently, read more
Domestic Freight Shipping 101
Over the last several years, the freight industry has seen steady and impressive growth. Freight tonnage in the U.S. is poised to grow ... read more
What’s in a Freight Shipping Quote Anyway?
What’s a Freight Shipping Quote? We get a fair amount of questions from new customers around freight shipping quotes. A shipping ... read more
Which Freight Shipping Method Offers the Best Value?
Your business has its own unique needs. Therefore, it’s important to select the shipping solution to help it meet (or even exceed) its ... read more
Benefits of Integrating Warehousing and Transportation Services with a 3PL
Integrating Warehousing and Transportation There’s a lot to be said for specialization and focus, especially as it relates to ... read more
FOB Freight – What Does it Mean?
Domestic freight shipment is full of industry acronyms. “FOB” or Freight on Board is one of the more common we’re asked to ... read more
Distribution Network Design Considerations for the SMB Market
Eventually, small and medium-sized companies will grow to a point where it makes sense to look at their distribution network design and read more
What You Probably Didn’t Know About LTL Fuel Surcharges
There’s probably not a transportation, shipping, or supply chain manager working today that hasn’t been frustrated at one time or ... read more
Understanding the Difference Between 3PL and 4PL
While there is some overlap in functionality between a third-party logistics (3PL) and a fourth-party logistics (4PL) model, there are ... read more
Common Issues a Cloud-Based TMS Helps Solve
Cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS) have become more common in the last few years. By the very nature of being hosted ... read more
Optimizing Outbound Freight Logistics
While inbound logistics is focused on moving and storing incoming semi-finished or raw goods in warehouses—while ensuring you’re happy ... read more
Supply Chain Management Versus Logistics Management
High-performing supply chains lead to above-average growth. But what is the difference between supply chain management and logistics ... read more
Overcoming 4 Common Obstacles Logistics Managers Face
One of the key ingredients in a healthy bottom line is a smooth logistics and supply chain process. Following is a discussion of four ... read more
What’s The Difference Between An LTL Carrier And A 3PL Provider?
The first step in determining the best shipping method for your freight is learning the difference between an LTL carrier and a 3PL. In read more
How Does A TMS Actually Save Money On LTL Shipments?
An automated Transportation Management System, or TMS, is a common tool used by traffic managers in logistics departments of larger ... read more
Top Transportation Logistics Risks A 3PL Can Help Mitigate
Numerous factors—including demand fluctuations and how much capacity is available—regularly affect the trucking industry, with ... read more
Benefits Of Working With An Asset-Based 3PL
You’re leaning toward working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for your supply chain transportation logistics needs. Now ... read more
Volume LTL Versus Partial Truckload
They sound like the same thing, right? Both Partial Truckload and Volume Less Than Truckload (LTL) can apply to shipments that are ... read more
Partial Truckload – Filling The Gap Between LTL And FTL
Partial truckload offers an option for that in-between size when your shipment is too big for less than truckload (LTL) yet won’t fill ... read more
April 2020 Spot Rates Lowest In 4 Years
Spot Rates were the lowest they’ve been since the manufacturing recession of 2016, but will they last? Trucking is a key indicator of ... read more
What Will The 2020 LTL Outlook Be Post-COVID-19?
What will the forecast look like for transportation logistics and LTL shipping/carriers post-COVID-19? Keep reading to find out. The ... read more
Why Working With A 3PL During Times Of Volatility Makes A Ton Of Sense
Over the past two months, volatility erupted in the transportation market as supply chain and subsequent market rates were disrupted by read more
It’s Truckers vs. COVID-19 in the Race to Keep Supply Chains Running Smoothly
COVID-19 has changed the routines of truck drivers in a myriad of ways and will likely continue in the coming weeks and months. ... read more
How Will COVID-19 Affect Spot Rates?
As more businesses close down completely, if temporarily, both shipment and delivery of goods are being strongly impacted by COVID-19 ... read more
The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation Logistics
While the ultimate impact of COVID-19 on transportation logistics remains to be seen, our global supply chain–with its intricate and ... read more
Understanding the Different Types of 3PL’s
Which Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Company Will Best Meet Your Company’s Needs? A basic understanding of the different types of ... read more
What’s The Typical LTL Transit Time?
For Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping, transit times are given in estimates. To keep freight shipments arriving on schedule it’s ... read more
When To Use Expedited LTL Shipping
There’s LTL shipping, and there’s expedited LTL shipping. Following are guidelines to help you determine when expediting is the best ... read more
Increased Visibility on LTL Through the Use of a TMS
In today’s technology-based, on-demand world, transparency and visibility into every aspect of the supply chain has become an ... read more
Understanding the Difference Between Spot and Contract Rates
A new customer recently asked one of our sales people the difference between spot and contract rates. We thought it was a great ... read more
LTL Trends to Watch in 2020
According to Mintel’s Consumer Trends 2030 report, in the next decade consumers will be increasingly interested in personalized ... read more
Advantages to Outsourcing Transportation Logistics to a 3PL
Logistics outsourcing is a tried-and-true method for growing your business because it can help lower your bottom line, increase ... read more
How eCommerce and Retail are Leveraging 3PL Services
In today’s highly digital space, consumers are looking for quick at-home delivery. Retailers are highly incentivized to make this ... read more
Blended LTL and Parcel Shipping Services
Today’s shipping landscape looks a lot different than it did a decade ago, but many businesses are still using the same shipping ... read more
The Reality of LTL Shipping
Ensuring LTL shipments arrive on time, undamaged, and to the right destination can be a challenge, especially when your expectations ... read more
When to Use Expedited LTL Shipping
As the holiday season gets into full swing, retailers may want to plan ahead for when things go awry. Lost shipments, late deliveries, ... read more
LTL Holiday Shipping Tips
Consumers today are shopping more online than ever before, which means retailers are looking for ways to increase shipping quantity and read more
A Closer Look at Warehouse Logistics
In articles past, we’ve talked about the difference between supply chain and logistics services. In this article, we’re going to ... read more
What 3PL Integration Can Mean in Savings for Your Business
In recent years, more and more businesses have discovered the benefits of integrating with third-party logistics (3PL) providers. With ... read more
How Third Party Logistics Services Reduce Labor and Logistics Costs
Transportation logistics, specifically freight shipping, is riddled with both hard and soft costs which all too often go unaccounted ... read more
Transportation Management Systems Keep LTL Freight Costs Competitive
Competition breeds excellence and drives business; it always has. So why, then, do so many traffic managers keep using the same ... read more
Can LTL Shipping Offer Guaranteed Delivery?
Your Standard LTL Delivery is Late. Now what? Unfortunately, because a standard LTL delivery isn’t guaranteed to be delivered on a ... read more
A 3PL Can Streamline Your Supply Chain
A third party logistics (3PL) provider has an important role in supply chain. When you work with a reputable 3PL provider, you can ... read more
3PL Value in Warehousing and Distribution
The reality is that it’s expensive to perform vital supply chain initiatives in-house. In order to do so, you need to invest in servers read more
The Role of a 3PL Transportation Management System
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) are more popular today than ever before. This is no surprise as they can simplify the entire ... read more
Understanding the Difference Between a Public Warehouse and Fulfillment Center
The terms warehouse and fulfillment center often get used interchangeably. But, are they the same thing? While many people believe that read more
How E-Commerce is Impacting Transportation Logistics
These days, many consumers turn to the internet every time they want to make a purchase. While traditional retail still exists, the ... read more
Benefits of a 3PL to Online Retailers
Where parcel shipping once ruled, LTL and 3PL services are now becoming increasingly common for online retailers. Let’s take a closer ... read more
What is Reverse Logistics?
Traditional logistics works like this: You receive an item from a manufacturer or reseller, sell it to a customer directly, and the ... read more
The Impact of Produce Season on Freight Shipping
Produce season in the United States typically begins in February and continues through the summer months. It’s when the largest volume ... read more
How Fulfillment Helps You Maximize Your Public Warehousing Dollar
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If you’re looking to get a little more value out of your public warehousing budget, you may find ... read more
Does LTL Make Sense for Small Business Shipping?
Less Than a Truckload or LTL is a cost-effective way to ship goods throughout the United States. LTL is used to transport small freight read more
The Importance of Inventory Flow and Management in Warehousing
If you are a logistics or supply chain manager, it’s essential to understand the importance of inventory flow and management, ... read more
Warehouse Logistics – Understanding Cross Docking
One of the most important yet underutilized practices in the warehouse logistics industry is cross-docking. Cross-docking is a type of ... read more
LTL Pickup – What to Do After the Shipment is Booked
Imagine you’re responsible for managing the logistics functions at your business. It is your job to handle the orders coming in and ... read more
The Role of a TMS in Transportation Logistics
The concept of the supply chain has been around since the mid-1980’s, but it wasn’t until the mid-1990’s that the supply chain as we ... read more
How NEMF Bankruptcy Will Impact LTL and Amware Customers
New England Motor Freight, Inc. (NEMF) Announced a shutdown amid a Bankruptcy Filing earlier this month. As the 19th largest carrier of read more
Warehouse Site Selection – What to Consider
When it comes to site selection for warehousing, there’s much more to consider than where the physical building sits. In fact, there ... read more
The Different Types of Logistics Companies
Businesses of all shapes and sizes utilize shipping services at one point or another. Some businesses struggle with shipping, ... read more
How a 3PL Can Improve Your Supply Chain Logistics
It’s more common today than ever before to use a third-party logistics company or 3PL to help manage supply chain logistics. A 3PL can ... read more
Benefits of LTL Shipments
Less than truckload freight shipping or LTL is used to transport a small freight or a freight that does not require an entire trailer. ... read more
Truckload Rates Expected to Rise in 2019
Continued rate increases in 2019 isn’t what shipping and logistics managers want to hear heading into the new year, especially after ... read more
How Technology Will Continue to Impact LTL
The less than truckload (LTL) industry hasn’t always been fast adopters of technology. But as we enter 2019, it’s striking to see just ... read more
LTL Trends to Watch in 2019
The less than truckload (LTL) industry was up in 2018, experiencing growth over 2017. This growth is projected to continue in 2019. ... read more
Why do Freight Shipments Slow Down During the Holidays?
Now that the holiday season is finally here, you should know that freight shipments will be slowing down. As a customer, this may not ... read more
What is Smart Warehousing?
When you think of a warehouse, you likely picture a big building with rows and rows of shelves and forklifts. While these types of ... read more
Giving Thanks to the American Truck Driver
During this Thanksgiving season, we wanted to take time to express our gratitude to American truck drivers. After all, everything we ... read more
A UPS Freight Strike is Looming. Are You Prepared?
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS), is prepping its customers for a potential strike in its freight division. UPS Freight handles Less ... read more
Top 3 Overlooked Warehousing Considerations
We’ve written several articles around warehousing over the last year. These have largely revolved around the differences in warehousing read more
Synchronized Logistics are a Thing of Beauty
Are Your Logistics Synchronous or Asynchronous? It may not be an easy question to answer on the fly, so let’s look at exactly what we ... read more
3PL Versus 4PL
By now, you’re likely well versed regarding Third Party Logistic (3PL) companies. But did you know that there’s such a thing as a ... read more
Distribution Warehouse vs. Public Warehouse – Which is Right For You?
Within the supply chain, there are a variety of warehousing options, each designed for different purposes for different sized ... read more
The Inner Workings of Your Freight Shipping Quote
Whether you’re planning to utilize less than truckload shipping (LTL) or full truckload shipping (FTL), understanding the inner ... read more
Freight Insurance and Freight Liability – What’s the Difference?
What happens when a freight shipment is lost or damaged? Who pays and what is the claims process? These are just a few of the questions read more
Shipping Insurance – What You Should Know
Did you know that your less than load (LTL) or full truckload (FTL) freight quote might not cover the replacement cost of your shipment read more
LTL Prices are on the Rise. Is Parcel a Better Option?
Recent changes in the fee structure of LTL freight shipping, such as cubic minimum capacity (or CMC), has many wondering whether they ... read more
How to Deal With Damaged Freight
It’s every shipper’s worst nightmare: an LTL or FTL freight shipment is damaged. How do you get reimbursed for the damage? How long ... read more
Shipping Collect Versus COD
While Prepaid & Add is one of the most common shipping payment methods for LTL shipping, an alternative of shipping collect could ... read more
LTL Tracking – How it Works
Tracking in the freight shipping world is most often associated with parcel service. You ship a package, receive a tracking number, and read more
Public Warehouse Services – What Should You Expect?
Public warehouse services make it possible for companies of all sizes to enjoy several benefits not available in other storage ... read more
Why Every Public Warehouse Should be Utilizing a Warehouse Management System
One of the biggest mistakes we see in public warehousing is the absence of a warehouse management system. In terms of productivity, ... read more
FTL – Which Type of Truck is the Ideal One for Your Shipment?
Are you trying to find the best shipping solution for your full truckload (FTL) shipment? Finding the right shipping solutions for your read more
Understanding the Difference Between LTL and FTL
For businesses great and small, shipping remains a major component of the logistics process. Generally, there are two good options for ... read more
Public Warehousing Versus Contract Warehousing
If you’re searching for a warehousing option to fit your business model, you may find yourself considering several options that all ... read more
Shipping LTL? Do You Know the Difference Between AMC, CMC, and MIN?
Freight carriers have come up with many inventive ways in recent years to charge shippers for what would seem to be standard service. ... read more
Carriers Are Using CMC to Dodge Negotiated LTL Rates
There are several ways in which LTL carriers charge for freight shipping, which we discuss in our post, Do you know the difference ... read more
What Can be Negotiated in LTL Agreements?
To understand the total cost of less than truckload (LTL) shipping, and where you could be saving, it’s important to understand all of ... read more
Do You Know How CMC is Affecting Your LTL Rates?
For convenience and cost, LTL shipping is a common option for businesses who want to get their product from Point A to Point B safely ... read more
The Value of Public Warehousing as Part of the Supply Chain
Public Warehousing is a critical component of the supply chain, and as technology integration of the supply chain continues, so does ... read more
The Difference Between Freight and Shipping
Whether you’re shipping a bundle of parcel packages in one large shipment, or you’re looking for a cost-effective way to move large ... read more
What is Intermodal Shipping?
Are you looking for a cost-effective way to transport your product throughout the manufacturing and sales funnel? Intermodal shipping ... read more
Public vs. Private Warehousing
Public and private warehousing are two options for storing goods throughout the shipping process. Both offer a convenient storage ... read more
The Spoke-Hub Distribution Model and Why it Works for LTL
If you’ve ever taken a small local plane to a large airport, only to take a larger plane to your end destination, you’ve experienced ... read more
Understanding the Freight Bill and Bill of Lading
Do you keep the bill of lading or the freight bill on file? If there’s a legal dispute, which document do you need? These questions are read more
Key LTL Freight Metrics
Most LTL freight shippers choose this shipping option because it’s affordable and convenient compared to parcel or full-freight. ... read more
What’s the Difference Between Prepaid & Add Versus Collect When it Comes to LTL?
Within the section “Freight Terms” on an LTL freight Bill of Lading, are two phrases that are often misunderstood: Freight Prepaid and ... read more
How to Save on LTL Freight Shipping
If you’re using LTL freight shipping, you’re already one step ahead of the pack. By using Less than Truckload (LTL) shipping instead of read more
The Benefits of 3PL Software for Better LTL Freight Management
If you’ve been considering whether or not to add a 3PL software to your LTL freight management logistics process, it’s time to stop ... read more
How LTL Freight Classification is Determined
Want to save money on your company’s shipping? The first thing you need to understand is LTL freight class. Less than truckload, ... read more
Benefits of Shipping Less Than Truckload Freight
For small businesses, retailers, and companies dealing in a variety of products, navigating the logistics of shipping, warehousing, ... read more
How Outsourcing Shipping Management to a 3PL Can Save a Lot of Cents
Whether you’re a busy C-level executive working to improve your bottom line, or a Traffic Manager simply looking to improve efficiency, read more
How Logistics Plays Into Supply Chain Management
A 3PL company offers both logistics and supply chain management services, but aren’t they the same thing? Actually, they’re not. In ... read more
How is Your Business Tracking Parcel Shipments This Holiday Season?
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and busy customers expect to know when their parcel shipments will arrive, where they are read more
3PLs Aren’t All Created Equally – Understanding the Difference
Shipping in the US can be expensive, complicated, and time-consuming, but 3PL service providers work with shippers to ease the process ... read more
What Should a Freight Agent Salary Be?
Whether you’re considering a new career or simply trying to learn more about the industry, working as a freight agent can be rewarding ... read more
What is LTL Shipping and How Can it Save You Money?
LTL shipping is a common term used within warehouses and shipping departments of larger businesses. However, new or growing businesses ... read more
3 Things to Look For in a Distribution Warehouse
A distribution warehouse is an affordable option for those looking to save on shipping and storage costs. But what exactly do they have read more
Antiquated 3PL Software Can Cost Clients Big
Third-party logistics companies (3PLs) offer an abundance of services. They can provide shipping quotes, shipping route options, ... read more
What Separates a Good 3PL From a Great 3PL?
Customers return to their favorite businesses time and again because they enjoy the product, experience, and price offered. But when it read more
Why Price Isn’t Everything When it Comes to LTL
For many small businesses looking for a new LTL carrier, price is just one of many factors that go into the decision-making process. ... read more
LTL Costs Remain Competitive as eCommerce Spending Grows
According to a recent article in Logistics Management, the future of the LTL market is looking a little brighter thanks to advancements read more
What Full Service Should Mean with a 3PL
Whether you’re running a small to mid-sized company, or a Fortune 500, you need to feel confident in your full service 3PL provider. ... read more
Benefits of 3PL Software Integration
3PL software integration saves time and money. Amrate is a 3PL software from Amware that easily integrates with all of the most common ... read more
2 Things You Didn’t Know About LTL
If you’re thinking about using shipping services to get your product from Point A to Point B, there are two things about LTL shipping ... read more
What’s the Difference Between a 3PL and Freight Forwarder?
Shipping is a complicated business, especially if you’re trying to stick to a tight schedule while navigating the confusing world of ... read more
What is LTL Shipping and What are the Benefits of Using it?
LTL or less than truckload shipping is an alternative to parcel or full truckload freight shipping, which is often used by retailers ... read more
LTL vs. Parcel – Which is the Best Option for You?
Whether a retailer, manufacturer, or wholesaler, choosing between LTL and parcel shipping can have huge ramifications on your budget. ... read more
Save Thousands on LTL by Using Logistics Software
If you’ve been thinking about adding a logistics software to your shipping operation, there are quite a few things for you to consider. read more
How Exactly Does Integration Work with 3PL Software?
Amrate is a 3PL software that makes LTL shipping a breeze. In consumer industries, getting a quote from a variety of sources is easy. ... read more
3PL Industry Challenges
As a full-service logistics provider, Amware is part of an incredibly competitive industry that is facing some new challenges in ... read more
How Logistics Software Can Enhance Your Oracle, SAP, MS Dynamics, or Great Plains Experience
Gathering shipping quotes from a bunch of carriers can take quite a lot of time. Between requesting quotes, following up with your ... read more
Can a 3PL Handle Parcel Services?
One of the most common questions we get is seemingly simple: Can a 3PL handle parcel services? In terms of logistics, the answer is ... read more
What Is & Isn’t Covered by Limited Liability Shipping Coverage
If you’re regularly shipping high value items parcels or LTL shipments, you may find that Limited Liability Coverage isn’t enough of a ... read more
Three Reasons You NEED All-Risk Shipping Insurance
If you’re relying on your goods to get to their destination on time and undamaged to keep your business afloat, then the standard ... read more
How to Ensure Financial Coverage if your Shipment is Lost or Damaged
As a business owner, you’re used to covering your bases. You’ve built a team you trust to do the hard work that needs to get done. You ... read more
LTL Tracking Isn’t Nearly as Mature as Parcel Tracking
All package tracking is not the same. LTL tracking is different than parcel tracking. As a small or mid-sized business, sending out ... read more
How Purchasing Managers are Wasting Time and Money on LTL Shipping
When it comes to choosing an LTL carrier, you have a lot of options to choose from. But the option you choose should make your life ... read more
Little Mistakes Costing You Big in Your Parcel Carrier Contract
While it may not seem like it, parcel shipping can be an incredibly expensive way to distribute your products and parcel carrier ... read more
What to Know About Fuel Surcharges on Parcel Shipments
Fuel surcharges are just one of the many ways that business owners lose money each year on parcel shipments. Expensive, inflexible, and read more
Parcel Carrier Agreements Aren’t All Created Equally
One of the biggest challenges facing retail business owners is navigating parcel carrier agreements. In other business situations, you ... read more
Freight Agents Find Success in Cleveland!
If your carrier isn’t meeting all of your expectations, then you’ve got to take a closer look at the success found by Cleveland ... read more
3 Things to Consider When Choosing a Public Warehouse
If you’re running a business with a complex supply chain, you know that finding a public warehouse with everything you need is the key ... read more
How 3PL Software Reporting can Increase Your Bottom Line
Companies are always looking for ways to increase profit and productivity without sacrificing the quality of the product or service ... read more
What Items are Negotiated in a Parcel Carrier Agreement?
Inadequate preparation is of one the biggest mistakes shippers make before parcel agreement negotiations. One of the best things that ... read more
How Using a 3PL Can Save Big in Logistics Costs
If you are ready to rein in transportation costs, according to Anthony Pagano, Ph.D., Director and Senior Research Associate at the ... read more
Finding Short and Long-Term Savings with Parcel
While it may not seem so, parcel shipping can be a complicated, time consuming, and often costly operation for many businesses. ... read more
Commercial Versus Residential Parcel Shipping
While the basics of parcel shipping remain the same for both residential and commercial parcel shipments, there are a couple ... read more
Three Areas You’re Probably Being Overcharged on Parcel
When it’s time to sit down and take a good, hard look at the overcharges your company is sustaining, it would be wise to take even the ... read more
FedEx Dimensional Advisor Could Cost You Big in 2017
In the familiar story those in the shipping industry know all too well, FedEx and UPS have announced their upcoming annual rate ... read more
How to Stay Ahead of Holiday Parcel Shipping Pitfalls
As we enter the peak of the 2016 year-end shipping season, businesses making parcel shipments would be wise to take stock, literally, ... read more
Why Are Parcel Carrier Contracts So Confusing?
If you’re shipping a small package from your home or small business, there’s not much to it. Take the box to the post office or one of ... read more
Parcelgate – Uncovering the Hidden Truth About Parcel Cost
If you’ve ever looked closely at your phone or cable bill, it wouldn’t take long to see the hidden costs. Tariffs, surcharges, USF fund read more
What is Parcel Audit and Recovery and Why Should You Care About it?
If yours is a business that has a parcel carrier agreement it typically means all of your parcel packages are shipped daily and billed ... read more
Fedex and UPS Raising Rates in 2017
In early September, UPS announced rate increases for 2017. Beginning December 26th, Ground service in the U.S. will increase an average read more
Manifested But Not Shipped and Why it Could Be Costing You Big Bucks!
Your company’s officers arrived at the quarterly shareholder meeting and voiced a concern regarding shipping costs. They’ve recently ... read more
To Dray or Not to Dray. That is the Question.
Unless you’re actually in the transportation and logistics industry, you’ve probably never heard of drayage, nor do you have a clue ... read more
Becoming an Amware Freight Agent – Lunch and Learn Event
Have you ever considered becoming an independent freight agent? A freight agent typically works as an independent businessperson who’s ... read more
How Custom Parcel Agreements Can Save You Thousands of Dollars Monthly
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses represent 99.7 percent of all U.S. employers. Small business ... read more
Why Cleveland, Ohio is Great for Freight!
When one thinks of Cleveland, OH, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, world-class orchestra, or the now NBA champion, Cavaliers likely come read more
The Logistics of St. Patty’s Day!
33 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, but St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the Irish and non-Irish alike. Today, greater than ... read more
Why You’re Spending Too Much Time Getting Freight Quotes
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