Navigating accessorial charges — the additional fees that carriers charge on top of base delivery costs — is among the most challenging aspects of managing shipping costs for online merchants.

A look at the technologies that logistics startups have developed to transform the last mile, as well as a peek into the future of the sector.

Terence Leung, senior director of solutions with Blue Yonder, offers a vision of the future for logistics.

Shippers and carriers are accelerating the pace of digital transformation — creating new security challenges and opportunities for hackers.

Logistics technology can be key to achieving customer success. But before choosing it, you need to precisely define your customer groups. 

Proper transportation management and data leverage overcome the capacity constraints brought on by the pandemic, says Jason Lockard, senior vice president of BlueGrace Logistics.