When it comes to calculating shipping and handling fees, merchants make a number of mistakes that can cost money. A big one is neglecting to pay attention to the rules parcel carriers have instituted ...

Engineers at FreightScan, Solana Beach, Calif., have developed Defined Imaging and Multiple Measurement (DIMM), a 3D laser-imager for static dimming — the process of measuring packages moved by skids.

Online retailers were dealt a blow this winter when UPS and FedEx added dimensional weight pricing to calculate shipping costs for parcels under 3 cubic feet. DIM pricing is expected to affect about ...

It’s the start of a new year and with that comes a new way of pricing parcels. Are you prepared? Instead of just grabbing the first box you can find, packing, weighing and then calculating the cost ...