FedEx and UPS both announced the general rate increases for the cost of packages being shipped at the end of each year. These increases include the base shipping rate and the majority of the additional value-added services. Small parcel shipping is expensive, and small fees can quickly add up to become a significant drain on profits. Therefore, let’s take a look at why shipping is so expensive.

Direct Shipping Costs You Can Calculate 

1. DIM Weight
2. Shipping Destination
3. Speed
4. Type of Product 

Shipping Cost Calculators Hidden Shipping Fees You Often Miss

1. Value Added Services
2. Fuel Surcharges
3. Minimum Package Charge

How to Reduce Your Shipping Expenses 

1. Re-negotiate your Carrier Agreements
2. Use Flat Rate Shipping
3. Use Multiple Carriers
4. Use Shipping Software
5. Operate Warehouses Closer to Customers
6. Outsource Shipping to a 3PL

How to Use Shipping Rates as a New Marketing Tool How to Cover Unexpected Shipping Costs

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping? 

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