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# Transportation, Shipping, Supply Chain, Freight Consultants

CPC Consultants Provides Smarter Shipping Solutions and guaranteed transportation costs savings. Contact us to assess your freight costs.

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## Posts

- [News](https://cpc-consultants.net/blog/) - Transportation articles and industry forecasts coupled with CPC Consultants' leadership advice on how to navigate costs when negotiating supply chain, warehouse
- [Electric Trailers: From Diesel to Electric Power](https://cpc-consultants.net/future-trucking-electric/) - The Future of Trucking: Bridging the Gap between Diesel and Electric Power: Improves fuel efficiency but also contributes to reducing carbon emissions.
- [Top 5 Freight Factors Before Moving Your Distribution Center](https://cpc-consultants.net/top-5-freight-factors-before-moving-your-distribution-center/) - Optimize your transportation network first! Top 5 freight factors before before relocating your distribution centers
- [Inbound Logistics Revisited](https://cpc-consultants.net/inbound-logistics-revisited/) - Looking Back and Making a Bold Move Forward – Revisiting the 2008 Inbound Logistics Article In September 2008, CPC Consultants’ founder, Charles Popick, was a featured subject matter expert in the Inbound Logistics’ article “Dollars and Sense.” Back then, Charles opined, “Freight payment services are a necessity for shippers striving to implement lean management practices.”
- [New Rules for Ocean Contracts in 2026](https://cpc-consultants.net/ocean-contracts-rules/) - The biggest mistake shippers can make in 2026 is treating ocean freight contract negotiations like a pricing exercise. It's become more complex than just rates.
- [Freight Strategy in an Era of Global Instability](https://cpc-consultants.net/freight-global-instability/) - Freight leaders are navigating a planning environment where “normal” variability has been replaced by persistent disruption. Freight strategy is now a priority.
- [Avoiding Freight Budget Overruns in a Shifting Market](https://cpc-consultants.net/avoiding-freight-budget-overruns/) - Spot truckload rates have climbed above contract rates; national tender rejections: 16%; smaller carrier exits are draining excess capacity that kept rates low.
- [Teamsters Pensions After Yellow Freight Bankruptcy: What Shippers Need to Know](https://cpc-consultants.net/teamsters-pensions-yellow-freight/) - Learn how Yellow Freight’s bankruptcy affected Teamsters pensions, who funds the obligations, and what it means for LTL shippers and carrier selection.
- [UPS and FedEx Announce 5.9% Average Rate Increase](https://cpc-consultants.net/ups-and-fedex-announce-5-9-average-rate-increase/) - The two delivery giants UPS and FedEx announced a 5.9% average rate increase on their various shipping services taking effect Dec 26 for UPS Jan 1 for FedEx.
- [The Upcoming 2028 Parcel Tsunami](https://cpc-consultants.net/upcoming-2028-parcel-tsunami/) - The impending 2028 labor contract expiration between UPS and the Teamsters may force shippers to need to contend with affects on operations & shipping margins.
- [Is There A Division in the Mighty UPS/FedEx Oligopoly?](https://cpc-consultants.net/is-there-a-division-in-the-mighty-ups-fedex-oligopoly/) - Is the UPS and FedEx oligopoly facing a shift? Explore emerging competition, market trends, and how a changing parcel landscape impacts your shipping costs.
- [2018 UPS, FedEx Parcel Rates Increase](https://cpc-consultants.net/2018-ups-fedex-parcel-rates-increase/) - Assessing the 2018 UPS and FedEx parcel rate increases. Analyze the impact of new pricing on your shipping budget and learn strategies to mitigate rising costs.
- [UPS, Teamsters Extend 2018 Labor Negotiations](https://cpc-consultants.net/ups-teamsters-extend-2018-labor-negotiations/) - Updates on the UPS and Teamsters 2018 labor negotiations. Learn how contract extensions and labor disputes impact carrier operations and your shipping strategy.
- [UPS Job Cuts Shake up e-Commerce](https://cpc-consultants.net/ups-job-cuts-shake-up-e-commerce/) - Impacts and strategies for e-Commerce shippers as UPS reduces headcount by 20,000
- [FedEx and UPS Announce Complex 2021 Shipping Rate Increases](https://cpc-consultants.net/can-the-shipper-manage-through-these-complex-rate-increases/) - CPC dissects the rate increases announced by UPS and FedEx for 2021 and provides insights and alternatives that will help the shipper best manage the increases.
- [UPS, USPS and FedEx Surcharges are Staying](https://cpc-consultants.net/ups-usps-fedex-surcharges-staying/) - UPS, USPS, FedEx surcharges are here to stay. Learn how to manage shipping increases, negotiate contracts, and mitigate fees with CPC Consultants’ expert tips.
- [FedEx and UPS Announce 2023 Rate Increases](https://cpc-consultants.net/fedex-and-ups-2023-rates/) - UPS and FedEx have announced rate increases for 2023. These will affect some shippers more than others since they are not strictly linear increases.
- [UPS and FedEx Announce 5.9% Average Rate Increase for 2025](https://cpc-consultants.net/ups-and-fedex-announce-5-9-average-rate-increase-for-2025/) - CPC Consultants monitors UPS and FedEx shipping rates, carrier capacity, and market changes to help businesses identify parcel shipping savings. Learn how our parcel consulting services can reduce UPS and FedEx costs and improve your shipping strategy. It’s that time of year again and its de ja vu once again – Both UPS and FedEx
- [Has the Traditional Ocean Peak Season July–November Gone Away?](https://cpc-consultants.net/traditional-ocean-peak-season/) - Learn how ocean freight peak season has shifted beyond July–November and how shippers can manage capacity, contract rates and disruption-driven demand.
- [Navigating LTL Costs - with Clarity and Control](https://cpc-consultants.net/navigating-ltl-costs/) - Understand LTL shipping costs, including freight class, fuel surcharges, minimum charges and accessorial fees, with practical ways to control spend.
- [FTL-to-LTL Downmoding: Fuel Surcharges, TMS Decisions, and the Capacity Crunch Reshaping Freight](https://cpc-consultants.net/ftl-to-ltl-downmoding-fuel-surcharges-tms-decisions-and-the-capacity-crunch-reshaping-freight/) - Learn when FTL-to-LTL down-moding can reduce freight costs, how fuel surcharges and TMS routing affect mode choice, and which service risks to assess.
- [Breaking Down the 2025 NMFC Changes: What Shippers Need to Know](https://cpc-consultants.net/2025-nmfc-changes/) - Learn how the July 19, 2025 NMFC changes affect LTL freight classes, density rules, BOL dimensions and shipping costs and how shippers can respond.
- [The Legacy of Klaus-Michael Kühne](https://cpc-consultants.net/klaus-michael-kuhne/) - The Pioneer Who Redefined the Global Forwarder The global freight industry lost one of its most transformative figures with the passing of Klaus-Michael Kühne at the age of 89 in Schindellegi, Switzerland. Amassing an estimated $49 billion fortune as Germany’s wealthiest individual, Kühne was far more than a successful corporate custodian. Over a career spanning
- [Navigating Supply Chain Capacity Shifts](https://cpc-consultants.net/navigating-supply-chain-capacity-shifts/) - To protect operating margins and preserve service levels in a carrier-favorable market, shippers must elevate contract negotiation strategies to be data-driven.
- [The Mega-Carrier Roll-Up](https://cpc-consultants.net/mega-carrier-rollup/) - What the CMA CGM / FedEx Deal Means for Your Negotiation Leverage July 10, 2026 – The global logistics arena is witnessing another major wave of consolidation. French shipping giant CMA CGM has announced this month a $1.4 billion agreement to acquire FedEx Supply Chain, folding the contract logistics and warehousing unit into its subsidiary, CEVA Logistics
- [2017’s Top 25 Less Than Truckload Companies](https://cpc-consultants.net/2017s-top-25-less-than-truckload-companies/) - Review the top 25 less-than-truckload (LTL) companies of 2017. Compare carrier performance and market rankings to inform your logistics and shipping strategy.
- [Freight Volume Will Increase 45% by 2045](https://cpc-consultants.net/freight-volume-will-increase-45-by-2045/) - Long term planning for shipping costs - factoring in freight volume trends, intermodal changes, centralized warehouses, and consumers moving south and west.
- [Ocean Network Express Posts Loss in Debut First Quarter](https://cpc-consultants.net/ocean-network-express-posts-loss-in-debut-first-quarter/) - Ocean Network Express, which began operations on April 1, 2018, generated $2.07 billion in revenue, compared to alliance's $2.9 billion revenue guidance.
- [Amazon: The Next Powerhouse Carrier](https://cpc-consultants.net/amazon-the-next-powerhouse-carrier/) - Amazon is quietly establishing dominance by horizontally integrating themselves into every market from vendor to last-leg deliveries at an unprecedented rate.
- [CPC Predictions for 2018](https://cpc-consultants.net/cpc-predictions-for-2018/) - What does 2018 hold for the logistics industry? Review CPC Consultants' expert predictions on shipping rates, carrier trends, and supply chain shifts.
- [Planning Key to Reduced Shipping Costs](https://cpc-consultants.net/planning-key-to-reduced-shipping-costs/) - Effective planning is the key to reduced shipping costs. Learn how proactive logistics strategies and carrier management can optimize your supply chain budget.
- [2017’s Top 25 Full Trailer Trucking Companies](https://cpc-consultants.net/2017s-top-25-full-trailer-trucking-companies/) - See the top 25 full trailer trucking companies of 2017. Compare carrier rankings and market data to better understand the truckload industry landscape.
- [2020 Ocean Freight Rates Stabilize in October](https://cpc-consultants.net/2020-ocean-freight-rates-stabilize-in-october/) - Ocean freight rates showed signs of stability in October 2020 after months of volatility. Explore the market factors and trends affecting global shipping costs.
- [Changes in Parcel Landscape Loom Large](https://cpc-consultants.net/changes-in-parcel-landscape-loom-large/) - As the parcel industry undergoes transformative change, collective bargaining agreements loom with the Teamsters union for small-package and LTL operations.
- [Is the Truck Load Industry Looking at More Merges, Like Ocean Freight?](https://cpc-consultants.net/is-the-truck-load-industry-looking-at-more-merges-like-ocean-freight/) - Will the truckload industry follow ocean freight with more mergers? CPC explores market consolidation trends and what they mean for your future shipping rates.
- [Hormuz Shutdown and Freight Cost Control](https://cpc-consultants.net/hormuz-shutdown-and-freight-cost-control/) - Tensions in the Middle East and the potential shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz have once again placed global supply chains on edge.
- [LTL RFP - To Bid or Not to Bid](https://cpc-consultants.net/ltl-rfp-bid/) - Is it a good time to conduct an LTL RFP during this period of volatility? Should a Shipper place their business out to bid during this period of volatility? We will provide rationale and a recommendation on whether “To Bid, or Not to Bid, that is really the question here. There are several considerations to take
- [June 2025 Update on Recent Logistics Crises](https://cpc-consultants.net/recent-logistics-crises/) - Supply Chain Updates: Are container ships resuming Red Sea routes; Is parcel capacity too tight to meet demand; FTL driver shortage: Severely limiting capacity?
- [Intermodal Transportation: Separate vs Single Source](https://cpc-consultants.net/intermodal-transportation-source/) - Comparison of the two methods of managing intermodal service, which improves costs of conventional Over the Road transportation: 1) Piecing together Origin Drayage, Rail, and Destination Drayage separately from different companies, or 2) Have one company manage the distinct legs.
- [Commingling Trailer Space](https://cpc-consultants.net/commingling-trailer-space/) - Commingling trailer space for Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) shipments represents the next frontier in Lean Logistics: Maximizing trailer efficiency & cutting costs.
- [Inside the Shadow World of Chameleon Carriers](https://cpc-consultants.net/chameleon-carriers/) - Chameleon Carriers: Trucking companies that shed their identities after accumulating serious safety violations; then reappear as a new name to resume operations
- [Epilogue: What is two inches really costing you?](https://cpc-consultants.net/epilogue-what-is-two-inches-really-costing-you/) - UPS and FedEx eliminated the three cubic feet rule in 2015. What does it mean for shippers of smaller parcels; or for long distance, lightweight shipments?
- [Carrier Safety Crackdown: Why It's the New Corporate Guardrail](https://cpc-consultants.net/montgomery-vs-caribe-why-carrier-selection-is-your-new-corporate-guardrail/) - Carrier selection now is a critical, highly defensible business process with the same level of corporate governance as financial auditing or legal compliance.
- [Why Named Account Status Matters With an NVOCC](https://cpc-consultants.net/why-named-account-status-matters-with-an-nvocc/) - Named account status can stabilize ocean freight.
- [Port Disruptions and Full Truckload Spot Rates: Probable Impacts and Strategies for Shippers](https://cpc-consultants.net/port-disruptions-ftl-spot-rates/) - Will the anticipated port disruptions caused by ocean transportation volatility affect Full Truck Load spot rates? What should a Shipper expect and how can they mitigate the negative impacts? CPC will explore how the port congestion and reduced ocean freight volumes will reshape the trucking market, particularly Full Truck Load (FTL) spot rates, and provide
- [Tom Leimkuhler Becomes Partner at Supply Chain Management Firm CPC Consultants](https://cpc-consultants.net/tom-leimkuhler-partner-cpc/) - Automotive industry veteran Tom Leimkuhler is a partner at CPC. Tom and Charles bring 70+ years of combined experience to shippers and transportation providers.
- [Best Practices for Managing Transportation Carriers: Balancing Cost, Performance and Value](https://cpc-consultants.net/best-practices-carriers/) - Exploration of proven best practices in transportation strategies for shippers to optimize carrier relationships, ensuring cost efficiency, reliable service, and enhanced value.
- [Google Express: Is it competing with Amazon as a new transportation service?](https://cpc-consultants.net/google-express-is-it-competing-with-amazon-as-a-new-transportation-service/) - Is Google Express a true rival to Amazon? CPC explores how Google’s transportation service impact the parcel market and what it means for your shipping strategy
- [SOLAS and TPM Conference 2016 - Could the new rule be optional?](https://cpc-consultants.net/solas-and-tpm-conference-2016-could-the-new-rule-be-optional/) - Will the SOLAS container weight rule be optional? Review insights from the 2016 TPM Conference on VGM compliance, enforcement, and global shipping impacts.
- [Peak Season has Gone Extinct](https://cpc-consultants.net/peak-season-has-gone-extinct/) - Is peak season a thing of the past? Explore how shifting consumer habits and supply chain changes have transformed traditional shipping cycles for good.
- [Quiet Launch of Uber Freight](https://cpc-consultants.net/quiet-launch-of-uber-freight/) - Is Uber Freight changing the logistics game? Explore the quiet launch of Uber's trucking platform and how digital freight brokerage impacts carrier capacity.
- [How to Keep the Shipping Industry Afloat](https://cpc-consultants.net/how-to-keep-the-shipping-industry-afloat/) - Discover strategies to keep the shipping industry afloat. Explore how innovation, carrier management, and smart logistics can stabilize your supply chain.
- [Will there be Major Changes with the LTL Market?](https://cpc-consultants.net/will-there-be-major-changes-with-the-ltl-market/) - Is the LTL market facing major changes? Explore current less-than-truckload trends, carrier shifts, and how market volatility impacts your shipping costs.
- [Is the CSX Announcement to Impose Hefty Fees on some Rail Customers in 2018 Justifiable?](https://cpc-consultants.net/is-the-csx-announcement-to-impose-hefty-fees-on-some-rail-customers-in-2018-justifiable/) - Is the CSX rail fee hike justifiable? CPC analyzes the impact of hefty 2018 rail surcharges on shippers to learn how to navigate evolving carrier pricing models
- [Is Nearshoring the Best Option for Your Company?](https://cpc-consultants.net/is-nearshoring-the-best-option-for-your-company/) - Is nearshoring the best move for your company? Explore the pros and cons of shifting production closer to home and how it impacts supply chain costs and speed.
- [Will Trump’s 2018 Tariff Strategy Send Ripples to Ocean Carriers?](https://cpc-consultants.net/will-trumps-new-tariff-strategy-send-ripples-to-ocean-carriers/) - Will trade policy shifts impact ocean carriers? Analyze how new tariff strategies create ripples in global shipping rates, capacity, and supply chain stability.
- [Is There a New US Based Parcel Service Being Born in Front of Our Eyes?](https://cpc-consultants.net/is-there-a-new-us-based-parcel-service-being-born-in-front-of-our-eyes/) - Is a new U.S. parcel service emerging? Explore the rise of potential competitors in the shipping market and what a new player means for your logistics strategy.
- [Will Trump’s New Tariff Strategy Send Ripples to Ocean Carriers?](https://cpc-consultants.net/will-trumps-new-tariff-strategy-send-ripples-to-ocean-carriers-2/) - Analyze how new tariff strategies impact ocean carriers. Explore the effects of trade policy on global shipping rates, capacity, and your supply chain strategy.
- [Feature Commentary: The Trump Import Tariff Bubble Economy](https://cpc-consultants.net/feature-commentary-the-trump-import-tariff-bubble-economy/) - Analyze the impact of import tariffs on the global supply chain. Explore how trade policies create economic shifts and learn to navigate the "bubble economy."
- [Spot Rate vs Contract Rates](https://cpc-consultants.net/spot-rate-vs-contract-rates/) - Deciding between spot vs. contract rates? Learn the pros and cons of each pricing model and how to balance them to optimize your shipping costs and stability.
- [Airfreight Demand is Sky High](https://cpc-consultants.net/airfreight-demand-is-sky-high/) - Airfreight demand is soaring, creating new challenges for global shippers. Explore the market trends driving high rates and learn how to secure cargo capacity.
- [Truck Driver Shortage](https://cpc-consultants.net/truck-driver-shortage/) - Navigate the truck driver shortage with CPC Consultants. Discover the causes of capacity constraints and learn strategic solutions to secure your supply chain.
- [PEAK SEASON – The New Normal](https://cpc-consultants.net/peak-season-the-new-normal/) - Prepare for the new normal in logistics. Learn how year-round peak seasons are reshaping supply chains and how to optimize your operations for constant demand.
- [Carriers Marketplace](https://cpc-consultants.net/carriers-marketplace/) - Explore our Carriers Marketplace to discover 5 criteria for selecting shipping partners, optimizing logistics with expert carrier selection and market insights.
- [Container Rates Continue Downward Spiral](https://cpc-consultants.net/container-rates-continue-downward-spiral/) - Although international trade demand is increasing at a steady rate, carriers will have a hard time keeping rates reasonable if they grow capacity too rapidly.
- [Global Ocean Freight Traffic](https://cpc-consultants.net/global-ocean-freight-traffic/) - We explore freight shipping pricing factors given that nearly 90% of international trade is shipped across the oceans = more than 9 billion tons of goods.
- [7 Insider Tips to Help Businesses Ship Smarter](https://cpc-consultants.net/7-insider-tips-to-help-businesses-ship-smarter/) - 7 insider tips for shipping smarter, reducing costs, and gaining competitive advantages amidst high demand for international and domestic freight resources.
- [Why Ocean Shipping Rates Are Spiking](https://cpc-consultants.net/why-ocean-shipping-rates-are-spiking/) - When shippers resumed after the COVID’s outbreak, carriers' capacity levels had reduced, which created a seller’s market as revitalized demand exceeded supply.
- [Air Cargo Capacity Increases](https://cpc-consultants.net/air-cargo-capacity-increases/) - World air cargo capacity rebounded from COVID lows. Shippers looking to pivot from ocean freight are exerting pressure on air cargo driving up air freight rates
- [2023 Outlook by Transportation Mode](https://cpc-consultants.net/2023-outlook-by-transportation-mode/) - What to Expect in the Coming Year? Forecasts show 2023 as an opportunity for Shippers to contract lower rates across the board. 2022 was a pivotal year seeing the end of hyper inflated consumer demand coupled with capacity shortages. Reduced transportation labor force due to covid, congested corridors and equipment shortages with lower service reliability
- [How Far Will Spot Rates Fall](https://cpc-consultants.net/how-far-will-spot-rates-fall/) - How far will Spot Rates Fall and when should you consider contract rates? Shippers can obtain secure capacity and stabilized longer term rates.
- [FedEx Early Retirements = Opportunity for Shippers](https://cpc-consultants.net/fedex-early-retirements-opportunity-for-shippers/) - For companies that have not conducted an RFP in the last 18 months, consider CPC Consultants now for a FREE comprehensive assessment of transportation costs.
- [Supply Chain's Rising Costs](https://cpc-consultants.net/supply-chains-rising-costs/) - Strong and agile leadership is needed in all Supply Chain organizations. Urgent need is to address digital risks. 2024's new challenges require new technology.
- [Fred Smith’s Legacy](https://cpc-consultants.net/fred-smith-legacy/) - Fred Smith, FedEx’s founder, died on June 21, 2025, at age 80. What legacy does Fred Smith leave behind; and what will become of FedEx in the next decade?
- [Ocean Freight Volatility](https://cpc-consultants.net/ocean-freight-volatility/) - August is peak season for ocean freight - what can shippers expect in 2025? Will general rate increases accompany tariffs? How are retailers adapting to tariffs?
- [Déjà vu? Comparing 2018 and 2025 Tariff Impacts](https://cpc-consultants.net/dejavu-comparing-tariff-impacts/) - Comparing Tariff Impacts on Ocean Congestion and Rates By Shana M Mamay Déjà vu? Ocean congestion and spikes are the result of new tariffs. In 2018, tariffs were implemented during President Trump’s first term. How did the 2018 impact on ocean rates and service compare to the new tariffs of 2025? We will compare the
- [Ocean Shipping and Port Congestion in the US – Tariff Fallout Creates New Challenges](https://cpc-consultants.net/us-tariff-fallout-challenges/) - Assessment of impacts tariffs will have on shippers who use ocean transportation services; and strategies for how to operate as tariff-related rules tighten.
- [2021 Ocean Shipping Outlook](https://cpc-consultants.net/2021-ocean-shipping-outlook/) - CPC’s 2021 Ocean Shipping Outlook reviews port congestion, capacity limits, rising rates & strategies to help shippers navigate volatile global freight markets.

## Pages

- [Home](https://cpc-consultants.net/) - CPC's consultants work exclusively for the shipper to identify freight partners and deliver savings on transportation costs tailored to each client's business.
- [Resource Library](https://cpc-consultants.net/resource-library/) - Explore CPC freight and supply chain resources, including shipper insights, case studies, glossary terms, market guidance and transportation best practices.
- [Lean Manufacturing](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/business-processes/lean-manufacturing/) - CPC helps manufacturers apply Lean methods to remove waste, improve flow, standardize work and sustain measurable operational improvements.
- [Case Studies](https://cpc-consultants.net/resource-library/case-studies/) - Explore CPC Consultants case studies showing documented freight, transportation, warehouse and reverse-logistics results for shippers and operators.
- [Mode Optimization](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/mode-usage/mode-optimization/) - Reduce freight costs with CPC mode optimization for parcel, LTL, FTL, air and ocean shipments while protecting service and operating requirements.
- [Ocean Freight Fundamentals and Best Practices Guide](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/transportation/ocean-freight-fundamentals-and-best-practices-guide/) - Reduce ocean freight cost and variability with shipper-side consulting for FCL/LCL strategy, routing, procurement, free time and savings verification
- [Why CPC](https://cpc-consultants.net/about-us/why-us/) - Work with an independent shipping consultant focused on your costs and results — not carrier relationships. Get a no-cost freight evaluation.
- [Cost Reduction](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/cost-reduction/) - CPC Consultants helps shippers reduce freight costs by assessing their current freight operations and finding areas to improve efficiency.
- [Market Insights and Analysis](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/operations-excellence/analysis-and-guidance/) - Find root causes, prioritize operational improvements and build a measurable action plan with CPC Consultants operational analysis and guidance.
- [LTL Freight for Greater Value](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/transportation/ltl-freight-for-greater-value/) - Reduce LTL freight costs with shipper-side consulting. CPC benchmarks rates, simplifies pricing, reviews accessorials and optimizes carriers and contracts.
- [What We Do - Freight Cost Reduction](https://cpc-consultants.net/about-us/what-we-do/) - Learn how CPC helps shippers reduce freight costs, improve logistics operations, strengthen business processes and implement supply-chain improvements.
- [The Shipper's Guide to Carrier Negotiations](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/procurement/shippers-guide-carrier-negotiations/) - A practical guide for shippers preparing carrier contract negotiations, including benchmarking, contract terms, capacity considerations, implementation and measurement.
- [Mode Usage](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/mode-usage/) - CPC helps shippers choose the right freight mode - parcel, LTL, FTL, air or ocean - to reduce cost while protecting service levels.
- [Customs Tax Credits](https://cpc-consultants.net/logistics-expertise/customs-tax-credits/) - CPC helps importers and exporters identify duty-recovery opportunities, organize supporting records and improve customs drawback processes.
- [Latest News Articles](https://cpc-consultants.net/blog-latest/) - Read CPC Consultants' latest freight, transportation, logistics and supply chain insights on costs, capacity, contracts, customs, operations and market change.
- [Routing Guide](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/smarter-networks/routing-guide/) - Build a practical freight routing guide covering carriers, modes, lanes, service levels and exceptions. CPC helps shippers improve routing compliance.
- [Planning and Forecasting](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/operations-excellence/planning-and-forecasting/) - Improve forecast accuracy, seasonal readiness, inventory alignment and transportation planning with CPC\u2019s data-driven planning and forecasting services.
- [Private Equity Customers](https://cpc-consultants.net/private-equity-customers/) - Improve portfolio-company EBITDA through freight, procurement and supply chain optimization. CPC supports diligence, implementation and verified savings.
- [ Freight Solutions](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/) - CPC helps shippers reduce freight costs, improve carrier agreements and optimize transportation with shipper-side freight consulting and measurable results.
- [Dedicated Carriage](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/mode-usage/dedicated-carriage/) - Evaluate dedicated carriage, common-carrier and hybrid options with CPC consulting for capacity, lane utilization, service and transportation cost.
- [Air Freight](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/transportation/air-freight/) - Reduce air freight costs with CPC consulting for service levels, forwarder sourcing, chargeable weight, routing, contracts and savings tracking.
- [Program and Project Management](https://cpc-consultants.net/logistics-expertise/program-and-project-management/) - Plan and execute logistics and supply chain initiatives with CPC support for governance, scheduling, risk control, implementation and KPI measurement.
- [Smarter Networks](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/smarter-networks/) - Optimize distribution centers, inventory placement and freight flows with CPC supply chain network design consulting focused on cost, service and capacity.
- [Sustainability](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/operations-excellence/sustainability/) - Improve freight and supply chain sustainability through better routing, mode selection, capacity utilization, reverse logistics and measurable operations.
- [ERP Deployments](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/business-processes/erp-deployments/) - Reduce ERP deployment risk with CPC consulting for process alignment, data migration, integration, testing, cutover planning and user adoption.
- [Smart Warehousing](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/business-processes/smart-warehousing/) - Improve warehouse productivity, layout, labor, inventory flow and fulfillment with CPC smart warehousing consulting, implementation and measured results.
- [Business Intelligence](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/operations-excellence/business-intelligence/) - Turn logistics and supply chain data into actionable dashboards, KPI reporting, exception visibility and measurable decisions with CPC Consultants.
- [Savings Tracking](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/savings-tracking/) - Verify freight savings after implementation. CPC audits invoices, compares actual costs with projected results, and reports progress on transportation initiatives.
- [Reverse Logistics](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/business-processes/reverse-logistics/) - Optimize returns, refurbishment, asset recovery and reverse logistics costs with CPC. Improve visibility, cycle time, inventory control and recovered value.
- [Transportation Thought Leadership](https://cpc-consultants.net/logistics-expertise/transportation-thought-leadership/) - Get on-demand transportation expertise, market intelligence, benchmarking and strategic guidance from CPC Consultants through retainer or project support.
- [Transportation](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/transportation/) - CPC helps shippers optimize freight modes, carrier agreements, pricing and performance across LTL, FTL, parcel, air and ocean transportation.
- [Dimensionalization Factor](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/mode-usage/dimensionalization-factor/) - Reduce dimensional-weight exposure with CPC Consultants. Assess package cube, billed weight, carrier terms, LTL density and packaging opportunities.
- [FTL Full Truckload Freight - Maximizing Value](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/freight-solutions/transportation/ftl-full-truckload-freight-maximizing-value/) - Reduce full truckload freight costs with shipper-side FTL consulting. CPC benchmarks lane rates, sources carriers, negotiates terms and tracks savings.
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- [Careers](https://cpc-consultants.net/about-us/careers/) - Explore careers with CPC Consultants in logistics, freight, supply chain and operations consulting. Learn about our work and view verified openings.
- [Using IoT Data to Improve Supply Chain Results](https://cpc-consultants.net/services/business-processes/smart-warehousing/using-iot-data-to-improve-supply-chain-results/) - CPC helps connect IoT and warehouse data to operational decisions that improve inventory visibility, throughput and supply chain performance.
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- [No-Cost Freight Savings Assessment](https://cpc-consultants.net/home/no-cost-freight-savings-assessment/) - Unlock Your Supply Chain's Full Potential. Start w/ CPC Consultant's Free Evaluation. Let us streamline your operations to save significant money in the process
- [C-Level Executives Prioritize Shipping and Logistics Into Their Strategic Advantage](https://cpc-consultants.net/c-level-executives-prioritize-shipping-and-logistics-into-their-strategic-advantage/) - Logistics earns its seat at the board table when managed as a portfolio of trade-offs. Executives can connect shipping decisions directly to enterprise outcomes
- [Draft - Managing Accessorial Charges with Expert Control](https://cpc-consultants.net/draft-managing-accessorial-charges-with-expert-control/) - Accessorial charges have quietly become one of the most significant and least controlled cost drivers in global freight. For large enterprises moving complex, multi-modal shipments across borders, these charges can erode margin, distort landed cost calculations, and undermine procurement strategies. Managing them effectively requires more than post-invoice audits—it demands expert control embedded into transportation execution
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