GLI Freight Industry Blog

Oct 22, 2024

LTL Freight Audits: Your Key to Cutting Shipping Costs

It should be simple. You accept a quote for a shipment, prep it for transport, and get an invoice when the job is done. Yet, all too often, the invoice doesn’t quite match the quote. When there are errors, it creates more work to file disputes. Even when you win a dispute, it’s costly because…

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Oct 14, 2024

The Freight Industry's Rocky Road Ahead: Navigating After the Storms

The North American freight market is grappling with significant challenges in the aftermath of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike, Hurricane Helene, and most recently, Hurricane Milton. While the recent port worker deal offers a glimmer of relief, supply chain disruptions remain a pressing concern. Impact of the ILA Strike The ILA strike, which resulted…

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Oct 8, 2024

9 Common Hidden Costs of LTL Shipping: How to Identify and Avoid Overcharges

Blame Amazon or whoever you want, but customers today are more demanding than ever when it comes to shipments, whether it’s a B2C or B2B delivery. It’s hard enough to meet increasing customer expectations for fast shipping, and even the best carriers can make mistakes. Unfortunately, this often leads to overcharges, misclassifications, and add-on fees…

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