Editors Note: After the untimely passing of regular contributor William Augello in late 2006, the regular Ask Augello column was discontinued. However, beginning with the May issue of PARCEL, we will be... View More

Editors Note: After the untimely passing of long-time contributor William Augello, PARCEL magazine searched for a columnist to take on the unenviable position of filling Mr. Augellos shoes. We found... View More

Every business, in one way or another, has felt the effects of the gas price increases. Shipping costs have also been affected by this increase as surcharges have skyrocketed to cover the high prices of... View More

Its only a short time before UPS implements new base rates for the year 2007. The January increase is something of which we are all acutely aware. But there may be one other pricing change whose announcement... View More

Good industry trade shows are a staple of all the industries that are vital to our nations commerce and, in the case of parcels, world-wide commerce. And boy, have we just completed a great one (even if... View More

Q: There has been a lot of talk lately about the friction going on between the IRS and UPS. What exactly is the nature of their argument, and how is each side defending its respective position? A: ... View More

The international arena is just one area in which 3PLs can help your business The term 3PL (third-party logistics services provider) is a common buzzword in the industry today. But what has... View More

Its not easy managing your companys shipping effort. You have to be concerned about product availability, warehouse management, moving your shipments more quickly, maintaining the status of your shipments... View More

Summer is over, and our children are back in school. Whew! We all know how valuable learning is for our children, but how about you? Are you facing tremendous changes in your organization? Are you... View More

QUESTION: Can FedEx deny liability for a damaged guitar that I sold over eBay, when I purchased insurance for its sales value? FedExs ground for denial of liability is that I did not protect the guitar... View More

Question: The trade journals report about the new rate increases being published by parcel express carriers, but they never tell us about rule changes. Are parcel express shippers bound by rule changes... View More

Question: How do I, as a shipper, make a �third party� liable for the payment of freight charges under the following scenario? Answer: A buyer sends me a purchase order for shipping to his customer... View More

I can�t remember any development in carrier pricing that has been more volatile than the dastardly Delivery Area Surcharge. To say I have been inundated with calls and e-mails about the subject would not... View More

A topic I am routinely asked to address by transportation executives during my travel around the country is carrier rate benchmarking. Many professionals cannot resist the notion that, If my discount is... View More

Question: Is there anything that parcel shippers and receivers can do to improve their recovery of claims for damage that occurs while in the possession of parcel express carriers? Answer: Yes.... View More

Editor�s Note: In the last few years, Academia has (finally!) taken a real interest in logistics and supply chain management. There are now many fine programs in logistics, both degree and continuing education,... View More

The status quo doesnt cut it anymore. A significant transformation is needed in the rate-setting process. Some very interesting developments are occurring that will have a long-term impact on domestic... View More

Question: Can I really trust UPS Logistics to audit UPS own bills, or should I hire an independent transportation consultant? Answer: No corporation enjoys being monitored for its errors and omissions,... View More

My intention for this column is to provide industry news I believe is impacting you and render my thoughts regarding its implications. My aim is to both give you awareness and hopefully make a difference.... View More

Question: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (West Coast) held on February 11, 2003 that a clause in AT&T�s contract that required long distance customers to submit claims to mandatory arbitration... View More