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Parcel strategy, written for operators.

No fluff, no content-marketing filler. Analysis of carrier pricing, contract mechanics, and market moves — the way we'd explain them to a client.

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Small Shipper’s Guide to UPS/FedEx Contract Negotiation

Small and mid-market shippers can achieve meaningful parcel savings without a Fortune 500-sized team—if they negotiate from data, not headline discounts. ShipTrim helps clients analyze shipment profiles, identify the cost drivers that matter most, model carrier proposals against real spend, and negotiate stronger terms on minimums, DIM, surcharges, and contract flexibility.

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10 Clauses Quietly Costing You 20%+

A parcel contract can show impressive discounts yet still cost far more than it should. The biggest savings leaks often hide in minimum charges, DIM rules, fuel treatment, surcharge tables, refund waivers, and restrictive commitment language—not the headline rate discount. ShipTrim reviews these overlooked terms against your actual shipment profile to identify where your agreement may be quietly giving savings back.

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How to Run a Carrier RFP When You’re Not a Fortune 500

Parcel RFPs do not require a Fortune 500 procurement team—but they do require the right data. ShipTrim helps mid-market shippers analyze their shipment profile, model current contract costs, and focus negotiations on the pricing levers that truly affect spend, including minimums, DIM, and surcharges. The result is a right-sized, carrier-agnostic process that creates meaningful leverage without unnecessary complexity.

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