As inflation hits industries across the country, the supply chain continues to see rising costs impact shipping due to current economic conditions. Fuel prices remain elevated and carrier rates continue to rise. According to CNBC, the supply chain is improving and past the worst, but rates will remain well above pre-pandemic levels for the rest of 2022.
Heading into what is typically known as “peak” shipping season, 3PLs and Shippers are seeking ways to counter the rising carrier rates and fuel surcharges. They are finding the best way to do so is to implement or switch to an innovative technology solution that allows them to rate and execute shipments from a single screen.
