Request a Demo Today Gain control of your shipping costs and logistics operations with LampreyTMS powered by GlobalTranz Logistics strategy and planning has moved from the dock-floor to the boardroom. Market uncertainties and competition are forcing companies to be lean, quick to market and tech progressive. From the simple to the most complex supply chains, […]
LampreyTMS for Shippers Read More »
We’re happy to share with you our newly updated Lamprey Systems site! “Same great services, fresh new design.” Check out the changes and learn more about the value of our services. Just as Lamprey is constantly evolving, so is the world of shipping. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. View our latest posts about 2023
Lamprey Has a New Look Read More »
On September 23rd 2022 FedEx Corp. announced price increases that will go into effect before the holiday peak shipping season. FedEx U.S Domestic Express, Ground, Home Delivery, and Import and Export rates are expected to increase an average of 6.9% for package services. The 2023 increase, which begin on January 2nd, 2023, is that largest
2023 FedEX Rate Increases: What Can Your Company Do? Read More »
On October 20th 2022 UPS announced price increases that will go into effect on December 27th 2022. UPS U.S Domestic Express, Ground, and Import and Export rates are expected to increase an average of 6.9% for package services. The 6.9% average increase is the largest price hike in the last decade for UPS. How does
How to Prepare for a 2023 UPS Rate Increase Read More »
As businesses continue to encounter FedEx and UPS shipping delays, it is critical to plan ahead to mitigate the impacts on operations. While there isn’t much that can be done about the root causes behind much of this year’s shipping delays (labor shortages, adverse weather), there are a few things that often cause shipping delays
How FedEx and UPS Shipping Delays Are Affecting Businesses Read More »
On October 28, 2021, UPS announced price increases that will go into effect on December 26, 2021. UPS U.S Domestic Express, Ground, and Import and Export rates are expected to increase an average of 5.9% for package services. The 5.9% average increase is a jump from the average increase of 4.9% over each of the
Breakdown of the Latest UPS Price Increases and the New UPS Rate Read More »
Small parcel carrier rate increases have traditionally taken place annually, but recently carriers are implementing rate increases more frequently throughout the year. These frequent increases leave shippers scrambling to understand the impact of the changes. In addition to the frequency of rate increases, the methods used to apply the rates have grown in complexity, including
How to Handle the Latest FedEx 2022 Shipping Rate Increases Read More »
Commitment times on FedEx and UPS packages aren’t always obvious but they are consistent and generally guaranteed, if you just know where to find them. In this guide we will take you through how to check the commitment date on FedEx ground, international and priority packages. The FedEx Time in Transit Calculator The FedEx Time
How to Check if your FedEx Package was Late Read More »
Dimensional weight, also known as volumetric weight, is a weight assigned to a package which takes into account the size of the package. Dimensional weight is used in calculating the cost of shipping with both FedEx and UPS and has caused companies shipping large, light weight, boxes to see considerable increases in their shipping cost since 2014. In
Dimensional Weight Read More »
This is our first installment of our multi-part series on Freight Metrics. Many of these metrics are available in reports generated by LampreyTMS but regardless of your Transportation Management System, these are metrics which your business should track and understand. For this first week we focus on Financial Metrics. Freight Costs as a Percent of
Key Freight Metrics to Track – Part 1 Finance Metrics Read More »
