This is the time of year when the temperature starts to fall and parcel prices are ready to rise, based on the annual hikes announced by UPS and FedEx. Shippers can’t control the new rates set by... View More
It’s no surprise that ground-based regional parcel carriers offer services that are more economical, flexible, and personal than the national giants. Shippers appreciate this. But they also put a... View More
you ship lots of packages and spend tons of money with the parcel carriers. Millions even. You’re a big customer. You’ve been invited to their hubs. And to major sporting events. Once a year,... View More
It’s been 30 years since Eastern Connection opened its doors on Valentine’s Day in 1983 as a regional parcel delivery service. Since then, we’ve lived through dramatic events and industry... View More
Regional parcel carriers have long been overlooked in a market dominated by UPS and FedEx, even though they are more flexible and economical than the giants. But recent industry trends indicate that this... View More
The economy may be improving, but shippers are still looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing quality. Today, more shippers are looking for alternatives to UPS and FedEx to fill the void after... View More
The debate on application programming interfaces (API) vs electronic data interchange (EDI) in logistics influences conversations as parcel carriers and supply chain technology providers expan
The small parcel market is not simply evolving; it is reorganizing around a different set of priorities. For decades, national carriers focused on maximizing volume, expanding networks, and ca
The terms of sale used for transactions within the United States have wide spread recognition, however, these terms are not defined in a single source. “F.O.B. Origin” and “F.O.B. Destination”
Once defined by linear processes and disconnected systems, supply chains are becoming dynamic networks that respond in real-time to demand signals, labor constraints, and customer expectations
The debate on application programming interfaces (API) vs electronic data interchange (EDI) in logistics influences conversations as parcel carriers and supply chain technology providers expan
The small parcel market is not simply evolving; it is reorganizing around a different set of priorities. For decades, national carriers focused on maximizing volume, expanding networks, and ca
The terms of sale used for transactions within the United States have wide spread recognition, however, these terms are not defined in a single source. “F.O.B. Origin” and “F.O.B. Destination”
Once defined by linear processes and disconnected systems, supply chains are becoming dynamic networks that respond in real-time to demand signals, labor constraints, and customer expectations
