Cam Elliott

Carrier earnings remain positive, though it's clear network and technology investments are needed to provide capacity support to shippers of all sizes. General rate increases, COVID-19-related and peak season surcharges, as well as longer term contracts seem to be viable strategies for carriers to manage capacity commitments and spikes.

With peak season upon us, there’s no better time to look back on some of the peak holiday shipping advice we’ve given over the years.

Shippers prepare for peak – and non-peak – surcharges by being flexible and open to opportunity.

Many curious eyes are watching as the parcel industry continues to adapt to COVID-19 and prepares to enter this year's peak holiday season. To help our readers follow along, we've collected many of the more notable surcharges and rate changes known to date.

When a large cosmetic and beauty manufacturer partnered with GMT during a parcel carrier RFP evaluation, the partnership yielded $3.5M in savings.

We are overjoyed to celebrate four consecutive years amongst Inc. 5000’s distinguished list of Fastest Growing Companies in America.

When it is most clear that your brand and parcel network would be better served through the means of a RFP, we know better than most that there are five critical components to a positive and rewarding RFP outcome.

GMT's own Strategic Solutions Manager, Ron Taylor, joins Johnson & Johnson, Salem Health, and GE Healthcare to discuss a variety of supply chain challenges and trends all brands face during times of crisis.

Peak season brings on enough challenges. Add those to lingering effects of COVID-19 and your supply chain is pushed to its limits. Join four experts as they help you solve the challenges within your distribution center and delivery channels by providing best practices and answering your questions. Then you’ll get a chance to enter a virtual roundtable to brainstorm with your peers on what they are facing and how they are combating the disruptions.

In this Report, we highlight 5 key takeaways from transportation leaders addressing how companies are dealing with the many supply chain issues created by current marketplace events.