Apr 13 2023 39 mins
In this episode of LeaderShipping, host Caleb Nelson speaks with Nate Skiver, Founder of LPF Spend Management, a leading parcel transportation and eCommerce delivery expert with over 20 years of experience in consulting, about the latest trends in shipping for 2023. Here are some of the key topics covered in the episode:
Main Topics:
- Nate's predictions for shippers in 2023 amidst a looming recession, strikes, and economic slowdowns.
- The UPS/FedEx duopoly and shifts in the industry, plus regional and LTL carrier expansion and how managing those contracts has changed.
- The rise of accessorials and its impact on the shipping landscape, and how businesses can survive by diversifying their carrier mix, optimizing packages, and upgrading their network efficiency.
Additional Resources:
- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/
- Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levelplayingfield/
- LPF Spend Management website: https://www.lpfspendmanagement.com/
- Blog - Teamsters/UPS Impact on Shippers: https://sifted.com/resources/striking-a-balance-the-potential-impact-of-the-teamsters-agreement-on-the-parcel-logistics-industry/
- FedEx DAS Remote & FedEx Extended Peak Surcharges: https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/DAS_Contiguous_Extended_Alaska_Hawaii_2023.pdf
- UPS Demand Residential Charge: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ups.com/assets/resources/webcontent/en_US/PeakDemandSurcharges_US.pdf
- Sifted Unboxed Newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe/
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Main Topics:
- Nate's predictions for shippers in 2023 amidst a looming recession, strikes, and economic slowdowns.
- The UPS/FedEx duopoly and shifts in the industry, plus regional and LTL carrier expansion and how managing those contracts has changed.
- The rise of accessorials and its impact on the shipping landscape, and how businesses can survive by diversifying their carrier mix, optimizing packages, and upgrading their network efficiency.
Additional Resources:
- Caleb on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-nelson-57a2322/
- Nate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levelplayingfield/
- LPF Spend Management website: https://www.lpfspendmanagement.com/
- Blog - Teamsters/UPS Impact on Shippers: https://sifted.com/resources/striking-a-balance-the-potential-impact-of-the-teamsters-agreement-on-the-parcel-logistics-industry/
- FedEx DAS Remote & FedEx Extended Peak Surcharges: https://www.fedex.com/content/dam/fedex/us-united-states/services/DAS_Contiguous_Extended_Alaska_Hawaii_2023.pdf
- UPS Demand Residential Charge: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.ups.com/assets/resources/webcontent/en_US/PeakDemandSurcharges_US.pdf
- Sifted Unboxed Newsletter: https://sifted.com/subscribe/
Listen, rate, and subscribe!
Find LeaderShipping on all major podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, and Google. Don't forget to rate and subscribe to stay updated on the latest shipping insights and trends.