Transportation Spend Management Blog
Practical insights for finance and supply‑chain leaders on parcel & freight audits, carrier contracts, and analytics..
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 al...
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 reliabi...
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 annu...
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 ...
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 t...
8 Best Practices for Freight Audit & Payment
With the right tools, strategies, and partner, you can save time, money, and stress on one of the most important parts of your supply chain. This article outlines 8 freight audit and payment best prac...
How to Reduce Freight Costs Without Hurting Service Quality
Are rising freight costs cutting into your bottom line? Reducing freight fees without compromising on service is essential for your business's cost efficiency. But, it's easier said than done.
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