Shippers

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How New Software Tools Simplify Freight Classification for Optimized Transportation

February 14, 2025
Leveraging TMS and Shipping Software to Automate Freight Classification Determining the correct freight class is crucial for optimizing shipping costs and ensuring... read more

How ERP-Integrated Shipping Software Reduces Costs and Improves Efficiency

February 14, 2025
Unlocking Cost Savings and Operational Efficiency Through ERP Integration Managing shipping and logistics can be complex and costly but integrating shipping software... read more

The Essentials of Barcode Scanning: Ensuring Accurate Shipments

February 14, 2025
Introducing the 4-Part Series on Scanning for Shipping Efficiency Shipping errors can lead to lost revenue, dissatisfied customers, and costly returns. Manual data... read more

The Rise of Same-Day Shipping, and How Shippers Can Meet Demand

February 7, 2025
Over half of online consumers aged 18-34 expect same-day delivery, and 61% are willing to pay more for it. While "same-day delivery" isn't the same thing as "same-day... read more

The Basics of LTL Freight Shipping

January 22, 2025
If you’ve been relying on parcel shipping to meet your business’s needs, you may have noticed that as volumes grow or shipments get larger, parcel shipping becomes less... read more

3G Transportation Suite: Carrier Network Updates

January 22, 2025
In today’s dynamic shipping landscape, staying ahead of changes and continuously enhancing carrier network integrations is crucial to delivering a seamless shipping... read more

Think Inside the Box: Smarter Packing, Better Shipping

January 6, 2025
Shipping is complex—choosing the wrong packaging can mean wasted time, extra costs, and frustrated customers. Predictive Packing eliminates these problems by acting as... read more

The Ultimate Guide to Drop Shipping and How Descartes Pacejet Shipping Can Help Shippers Diversify Their Customer Base

December 18, 2024
Drop shipping presents a major opportunity for shippers to diversify their customer base by partnering with multiple retailers and e-tailers. With drop shipping,... read more

What Documentation Do You Need to Drive Transportation Compliance?

November 28, 2024
For shippers, failing to provide accurate shipping documentation can lead to significant penalties, charge-backs, lost revenue, and compliance risks. ... read more

Carrier Sourcing: What Shippers Should Look for in Partner Carriers

November 27, 2024
It’s tempting to choose a carrier with the lowest prices, but the best carrier partnerships factor in more than just rates. They’re critical to operational success and… read more

Driving Innovation in Automotive: The Role of Integrated Shipping Solutions

November 5, 2024
As the automotive industry evolves, companies must adapt quickly to stay competitive. From the surge in electric vehicle (EV) demand to navigating global supply chain... read more

How 3 Shippers Mitigated Fuel Costs and Surcharges for Better Freight Pricing

October 8, 2024
Over-the-road (OTR) shipping is one of the most versatile and effective methods for transporting goods, but the downside of using it is freight shipping costs are... read more