Nearly 30 years ago we began negotiating shipping contracts on behalf of some of the biggest shippers in the U.S. We discovered how flexible the shipping rates really were, and how much of the shipping cost was tied up in extra fees and cleverly disguised charges. 

In the past several years these charges have multiplied, adding significant costs to your logistics organization in ways that are virtually impossible to track and report on. 

While complete control over your shipping analytics generally requires an immense amount of effort or an experienced partner like Franklin Parcel www.franklinparcel.com, we have compiled a few tricks that you can use to combat these aggressive and often hidden costs to your supply chain.