Transportation Spend Management Blog
Practical insights for finance and supply‑chain leaders on parcel & freight audits, carrier contracts, and analytics..
Freight Accrual: What It Is, How It Works, and Why Accuracy Matters
A freight accrual is an accounting entry that records the estimated cost of freight that has been shipped but has not yet been invoiced by the carrier. It appears on the balance sheet as a liability...
Freight Billing Errors: 5 Most Expensive Mistakes
Why do freight billing errors happen?
Freight billing errors cost mid-market shippers 3% to 7% of total freight spend annually. According to Ardent Partners' 2025 State of ePayables report, 22% of...
Manufacturing Freight Audit: 5 Hidden Costs
Manufacturers face five categories of hidden freight costs that generic audit programs miss entirely. These costs span invoice errors, inbound vendor markups, detention charges caused by plant operat...
Ocean Freight Tracking: The Visibility Gap Costing Shippers Millions
Why is ocean freight tracking failing to protect your bottom line?
Ocean freight tracking tells you where your container is. It rarely tells you what that location costs. With global schedule reli...
How to Choose the Right Freight Auditing Company
Every month, thousands of businesses receive freight invoices with mysterious line items that can add 20-40% to expected shipping costs. For mid-market to enterprise shippers managing millions in ann...
Your Guide to Hidden Freight & Accessorial Fees
Every month, thousands of businesses receive freight bills with mysterious line items that can add 20-40% to their expected shipping costs. Known as accessorial charges, these hidden fees are one of ...
A Guide to Duty Drawback: How to Recover Import Costs
Duty drawback allows businesses to get refunds on customs duties, taxes, and fees paid on imported goods that they eventually export or destroy. Especially with fluctuating global trade policies and ...