Advantage: Shippers

Next, understand your current and proposed agreements so you know how proposed pricing will impact cost. Ask the following questions, and evaluate their answers based on your agreement, factoring in more than simply the transportation rates.

● Are you getting discounts on all the services?
● Are the most prevalent assessorial charges discounted?
● Are all of your shipping locations included in the agreement?
● Are annual increases inherent in the agreement?
● Does the contract provide an incentive if your business grows during the contract period?