As consultants, we are driven to provide relevant industry news from a third party perspective. It has been two months since the UPS rate change and it is a good time to review again what happened. I have selected some text from carrier/industry websites in an effort to highlight the last rate change by UPS. UPS announced their 2010 rate changes, which was effective Januar... [More]

Third-party negotiators, 3PNs, are on the rise. From California to North Carolina, large and small 3PNs are growing as shippers seek to improve profitability through the effective negotiation of their carrier agreements. The growth in 3PNs is a function of their proven ability to generate strong results as well as the current economic condition; both factors are driving companies to actively seek ... [More]