If you’ve been shipping lately, you’ve probably felt it. Fuel surcharges are moving fast, in some cases jumping around 10% overnight. And when that happens, a shipment you quoted yesterday can invoice higher today. That’s where the frustration comes in. At GLI, we’re seeing this across all modes including LTL, truckload, parcel, and even international…
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If your company is relying on an LTL broker to manage shipments, there’s a good chance you’re leaving a lot on the table right now. In today’s market, simply tendering shipments through a broker and accepting the quoted rate is not the same thing as strategically managing your LTL program. Brokers play an important role…
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Most companies have freight data. Very few are actually using it. Spreadsheets get emailed around. Reports are exported once a month. Someone pulls numbers together before a leadership meeting. Finance wants answers. Operations wants clarity. The data exists, but it is fragmented and difficult to act on. We believe that should change. If we are…
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Tariffs have a way of forcing sharper decision making. When duty rates rise or shift with little notice, importers are left asking the same question: How do we keep landed costs under control without disrupting operations? Two programs frequently come into the conversation: Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs) and bonded warehouses. Both offer ways to delay…
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Cargo theft in the U.S. is rising, but the bigger shift is how it’s happening. What was once associated with broken seals, stolen trailers, and opportunistic crime has evolved into something far more calculated. Today’s cargo theft often happens without force, without confrontation, and sometimes without anyone realizing a crime occurred until weeks later. Recent…
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Overview The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s interim rule on non-domiciled CDLs has created one of the biggest conversations in transportation this year. Some groups argue the rule is unlawful and disruptive. Others believe it strengthens national security and improves verification standards. As with most major policy shifts, the truth falls somewhere in the middle…
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For companies that import finished goods, components, or raw materials into the United States, the Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) program offers one of the most powerful tools for reducing supply chain costs, improving cash flow, and increasing operational efficiency. This guide summarizes the core financial benefits of FTZ participation using real-world ranges derived from multiple…
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If it feels like carrier rate hikes are becoming an annual tradition, you’re not imagining things. General Rate Increases (GRIs) from the major parcel and LTL carriers are once again on the horizon, and while the headlines might focus on a single percentage figure, the real cost impact is often much bigger and far more…
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The logistics world is shifting fast. More companies are looking beyond traditional freight brokers or 3PLs and moving toward fourth-party logistics (4PL) models. In fact, demand for 4PL services has grown sharply in recent years as midsize enterprises across a wide range of industries see the value in outsourcing logistics strategy and execution to a…
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From rising surcharges to customs changes and the latest USPS rate hike, it’s a critical time to take a fresh look at your parcel shipping strategy. This is especially true if you’re in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space or rely on small, lightweight package delivery. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates across USPS, FedEx, UPS,…
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