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5 common misconceptions about parcel auditing

Parcel auditing is a familiar term for many and an unfamiliar term for some. Whether you are a logistics manager...

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How to ship fragile items with UPS

When you ship fragile items like wine bottles or jewelry, you want them to arrive in the same shape as...

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What is an address correction charge?

Did you know an innocent typo can cost you a fortune when it comes to shipping addresses? If you enter...

UPS Holiday Seasonal Peak Surcharges 2017

Holiday surcharges on UPS shipments cost shippers big money

Higher volumes mean higher costs for shippers On average, UPS handles 19 million packages a day. During the peak holiday...

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Surcharge discount rules in carrier agreements

The purpose of this article is to guide you through the function and components of surcharge discount rules in carrier...

Is it time to break up with your carrier

Is it time to break up with my carrier?

Shipping options are limited when it comes to small parcel carriers, but that doesn’t mean you have to succumb to...

Watch out for carrier waivers

Why you need to watch out for waivers in carrier contracts

Major carriers like United States Postal Service, FedEx, UPS and DHL offer a money-back guarantee on shipping costs if a...

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How unused shipping labels created by third-parties on your UPS account cost you money

UPS charges money for all shipping labels generated on your UPS account. So when a third-party creates a label that...

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What are the steps in a shipment audit and recovery workflow?

Streamlining workflow processes is a top priority for businesses. Many companies opt-in for automation to maximize their time and resources....

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