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In the fast-paced, fiercely competitive logistics industry, the demand for warehouse automation is more pronounced than ever. Businesses are constantly seeking ways to speed up delivery, minimize costs, and mitigate human error, with warehouse automation emerging as a compelling answer. Amid this dynamic landscape, adopting freight dimensioning systems—like FreightSnap’s FS 5000—can serve as a transformative catalyst, surmounting the challenges of …
In the freight industry, every day is a new challenge. Whether you’re navigating the intricacies of shipping and logistics, or grappling with the constant need for accuracy, speed, and cost-effectiveness, you understand that innovation is the key to overcoming these hurdles. That’s where the transformative power of FreightSnap’s dimensioning systems comes in. Cracking the Code: What Are Dimensioning Systems? Dimensioning …
We all know things were different before COVID-19. Our lives, our businesses, and even the economy were disrupted by the pandemic, and it made us adapt to what many call a “new reality”. This new reality means that globally, businesses need to navigate disruptions in the supply chain and labor shortages. The best way -and maybe the only way- to …
You have the latest pallet wrapping equipment. You take great care to correctly package your freight, wrap it, and prepare it for shipment. You’ve even purchased the right size of pallets to avoid needless shipping charges due to unused space. Then what happens? The dreaded reclassification from the carrier. What happened? Your shipment began its journey neat and …
Your warehouse is busy: From speeding forklifts to shrink-wrapping pallets and the nonstop flow of ticketing systems, it’s hard to know where you can save time and prevent bottlenecks. The pandemic has created an increased reliance on e-commerce fulfillments and has made fast shipping for online orders not only necessary but very much expected in the minds of consumers. Many …
LTL, air, and parcel carriers are using automated package and pallet dimensioners to implement new dimensional weight pricing models by re-measuring and re-weighing more freight than ever before. And while the shift to DIM-weight pricing has been beneficial for carriers as it’s more reflective of their actual costs to carry goods, shippers haven’t been so lucky. Many are seeing more …
Less-than-truckload shipping and parcel hundredweight services both have their advantages. This article looks at the differences between these two services to help you decide which method to choose and when. But First, What are Parcel Hundredweight® and Multiweight® Programs? Parcel Hundredweight® is a service offered by the United Parcel Service (UPS), whereby shippers can ship non-palletized, multi-package shipments to all …
In traditional ecommerce businesses, the order fulfillment process involves companies receiving customer orders and shipping the products from inventory they have in stock. This includes picking, packaging, and sending out the order to the customer. Obviously, this method of supply chain management requires significant overhead costs. The expenses involved in maintaining inventory, storing it safely in a warehouse, and fulfilling …
Instead of determining shipping rates based on a combination of density, stow-ability, ease of handling and liability – the case under the NMFC’s class based pricing system – LTL carriers in the United States are turning to a simpler way of calculating rates – dimensional-weight pricing. Since the transition began, however, many shippers have seen their shipping costs rise, which …
In 2015, FedEx and UPS moved to dimensional-weight pricing on most parcel shipments, and now less-than-truckload carriers are following suit. Major LTL operations like YRC Freight, XPO Logistics, FedEx, UPS, Estes Express Lines, Old Dominion Freight Line, and others are starting or planning to start offering dimensional-weight pricing as an option for their customers. On top of that, carriers are …
Shippers are always looking for new ways to save money and cut unnecessary expenditures. And one way to do so is by making the most cost effective and practical choice when it comes to shipping their goods. But, with the lines between parcel and traditional less-than-truckload carriers blurring, the decision on which service to choose has become more nuanced. So, …
Until the last few years, domestic less-than-truckload carriers determined freight rates using classification guidelines put in place during the early 20th century when railroads were the primary method for transporting goods. By many accounts, this class-based system was – and still is – confusing for shippers, complicated for carriers to manage, and costly to implement. As time has gone on, …
Admittedly, the process for collecting on freight damage claims is more complicated than it probably needs to be, but that shouldn’t keep you from collecting what you’re owed. If you’re ready to stop losing money on claims collections, take a look at our top tips for being successful. Document your freight before it’s shipped If you’re not already in the …
By now, we’ve all heard about the shift to density based pricing in the LTL industry. With major carriers like FedEx Ground, UPS, Old Dominion Freight Lines, Estes Express Lines, SAIA and others making the shift, it’s only a matter of time before DIM pricing becomes the norm. And although many carriers will probably allow their customers to use the …
LTL shipping can be an efficient way to move freight when it doesn’t make sense to ship a full truckload. But, it’s easy to lose money on costly mistakes if you’re not careful. If you want to see what you might be doing wrong, and avoid potential pitfalls, take a look at our list of the top 10 most common …
