Transportation Spend Management Blog
Practical insights for finance and supply‑chain leaders on parcel & freight audits, carrier contracts, and analytics..
Carrier Contract Management: A Step-by-Step Guide for Transportation Leaders
Carrier contract management is the end-to-end process of negotiating, documenting, enforcing, and renewing pricing agreements with freight carriers across all transportation modes. It covers base rat...
Data-Driven Carrier Negotiations
The most effective data-driven carrier contract negotiation strategy does not start with a market rate report. It starts with your carrier's own invoice history. Shippers who enter renewal conversati...
Carrier Contract Red Flags: 2026 Renewals
Effective carrier contract negotiation requires leveraging your own invoice data as a strategic weapon before entering the negotiation room. Contract optimization typically reduces shipping costs by ...
UPS FedEx Contract Optimization: Complete Guide
With UPS and FedEx controlling over 80% of the parcel shipping market, most businesses accept standard contract terms that heavily favor carriers over shippers. This duopoly creates an environment wh...
A Guide to Shipping Contracts: Types, Clauses & Compliance
A shipping contract (or carrier agreement) is a legally binding document between a shipper and a carrier defining the terms for transporting goods. Essential for any business moving cargo, these frei...
2025 Fuel Surcharge Guide: Calculations & Management Tips
A fuel surcharge is a fee carriers add to cover fluctuating fuel costs, helping them manage the financial risks of price volatility. A key to profitability is understanding and managing fuel surch...