You spent weeks negotiating your carrier contract. Your procurement team ground out every discount with UPS, FedEx, or DHL. You fought for better accessorial rates. You secured commitment tiers that should save your company thousands each month. Then the invoices start arriving, and somehow, the savings never materialize. This scenario plays out in shipping departments […]
The Confusing Reality of Parcel Spend Many companies notice the same frustrating pattern: shipment volume stays relatively flat, operational processes don’t change, but parcel shipping costs continue to rise quarter after quarter. This often leads to the wrong conclusion that carriers are simply “raising prices” or that cost increases are unavoidable. In reality, most parcel […]
Parcel shipping costs continue to rise year after year, even for high-volume shippers. FedEx, UPS, and other major carriers regularly introduce new surcharges, adjust dimensional pricing rules, and restructure contracts in ways that quietly increase spend. For many businesses, parcel shipping is now one of the largest controllable operational expenses, yet it is one of […]
In a world where e-commerce volumes are rising and customers expect faster delivery, understanding parcel shipping best practices isn’t optional – it’s essential. At ParcelLogix we know that shipping is no longer just a cost centre: when done well it becomes a strategic advantage. 1. Why parcel shipping matters (and what’s changing) The parcel market […]
