# shipware.com > AI-optimized mirror of shipware.com containing 50 pages totalling 65,698 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://shipware.com. Last updated: 2026-09-01T04:09:42.072Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Carrier Contract Negotiation & Parcel Optimization | Shipware — San Diego, CA](/content/site-root.html): Shipware is a San Diego-based logistics consulting firm helping businesses save 10–30% on parcel & LTL shipping. Former UPS & FedEx pricing executives. No savings, no fee. (444 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/commercial-invoice/index.html): " (277 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/declared-value/index.html): " (174 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/break-bulk/index.html): " (218 words) - [LTL Freight Terms: Freight Class, BOL, Pallet & More | Shipware](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/less-than-truckload-ltl/index.html): Complete LTL freight glossary: freight class, bill of lading, CWT, intermodal, pallet standards, and more -- explained by former carrier executives. (1,087 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/shipping-charge-correction/index.html): " (224 words) - [Shipping Surcharges & Accessorial Charges Explained | Shipware](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/shipping-surcharges/index.html): Fuel surcharge, delivery area surcharge, residential surcharge, peak fees -- a complete guide to shipping surcharges and how to reduce them. (970 words) - [Dimensional Weight: Formula, Calculation & Cost Impact | Shipware](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/dimensional-weight/index.html): What is dimensional weight? Learn the DIM weight formula, how UPS & FedEx calculate billable weight, and how to reduce dimensional weight charges. (952 words) - [UPS & FedEx Contract Terms: Discounts, Minimums & More | Shipware](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/carrier-contract-terms/index.html): Understand earned discounts, minimum commitments, portfolio tier incentives, and early termination from former UPS & FedEx pricing executives. (1,201 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/cold-chain/index.html): " (254 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/customs-broker/index.html): " (277 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/electronic-data-interchange-edi/index.html): " (274 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/duty/index.html): " (190 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/cargo-insurance/index.html): " (302 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/consignee/index.html): " (162 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/dangerous-goods/index.html): " (274 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/bulk-cargo/index.html): " (188 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/packing-list/index.html): " (270 words) - [glossary-of-shipping-terms/bill-of-lading-bol/index.html](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/bill-of-lading-bol/index.html) (1,087 words) - [glossary-of-shipping-terms/billable-weight/index.html](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/billable-weight/index.html) (923 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/country-of-origin/index.html): " (207 words) - [glossary-of-shipping-terms/actual-weight/index.html](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/actual-weight/index.html) (952 words) - [UPS FedEx Contract Optimization | Shipware](/content/solutions/contract-optimization/index.html): Optimize UPS and FedEx contracts with former carrier pricing experts. Average 21.5% savings, 250+ terms reviewed, no switching required. (1,053 words) - [free-cost-savings-analysis/index.html](/content/free-cost-savings-analysis/index.html) (586 words) - [Partner With Shipware | Referral and Strategic Logistics Partnerships](/content/partnership/index.html): Learn more about the many benefits of partnering with Shipware. Referral and strategic partnerships available across a wide range of logistics industries. (664 words) - [3PL Contract Consulting | Shipware](/content/solutions/3pl-solutions-contract-optimization/index.html): If your business uses a 3PL company, you are overspending by 20 – 30%! Negotiate best-in-class rates with our expert logistics consultants. (615 words) - [Parcel Spend Management Portal | Shipping Analytics](/content/solutions/spend-management-portal/index.html): Parcel spend management portal with shipping analytics, KPI reporting, cost modeling, and boardroom-ready dashboards. Request a Shipware demo. (578 words) - [LTL & Freight Shipping Resources: Guides & Tools | Shipware](/content/resources/index.html): Free LTL freight resources for logistics teams. Carrier negotiation guides, DIM calculators, freight audit checklists, and expert whitepapers. Save now. (449 words) - ["](/content/solutions/index.html): " (874 words) - [Modal Optimization for Parcel, LTL & Freight | Shipware](/content/solutions/modal-optimization/index.html): Reduce freight costs with modal optimization. Shipware helps choose parcel, LTL, regional carrier, or 3PL options using data-backed decision criteria. (1,277 words) - [Carrier Benchmarking for Shipping Discounts | Shipware](/content/use-cases/benchmark-discounts-incentives/index.html): See how Shipware benchmarks carrier rates, incentives and surcharges to find negotiation leverage and uncover hidden parcel savings. (777 words) - [Shipping & Logistics Blog | Expert Industry Insights](/content/blog/index.html): Stay ahead with expert logistics advice. Explore our blog for the latest trends in parcel audit, carrier negotiations, and strategies to reduce shipping costs. (514 words) - [Parcel Invoice Audit & Recovery Services | Shipware](/content/solutions/invoice-audit-recovery/index.html): Recover 1-9% of parcel and freight spend with Shipware's 65-point invoice audit. Find billing errors, late deliveries and refunds. Start a free audit. (827 words) - ["](/content/start-saving-on-shipping/index.html): Save on shipping costs today with Shipware's expertise and technology. Our solutions help businesses of all sizes optimize their shipping strategies. (422 words) - [High-Volume Shipping Cost Reduction | Shipware](/content/use-cases/reduce-high-volume-shipping-costs/index.html): Cut high-volume parcel and LTL costs with Shipware. Find hidden savings in rates, surcharges, carrier mix and billing without disrupting service. (614 words) - [Shipping KPI Reporting & Spend Analytics | Shipware](/content/use-cases/reporting-kpis/index.html): Track shipping KPIs with Shipware's spend management portal. Turn carrier data, dashboards and cost-to-serve insights into smarter savings decisions. (813 words) - [Reduce Distribution & Fulfillment Costs | Shipware](/content/use-cases/reduce-distribution-fulfillment-costs/index.html): Reduce distribution and fulfillment costs with Shipware. Use shipping data, audits, 3PL benchmarks and routing strategy to uncover savings. (777 words) - ["](/content/culture/index.html): Our teams culture stands offers a great balance of work and play. Find out why we are one of the Best Places to Work in San Diego today! (491 words) - [Carrier Diversification & Bid Optimization | Shipware](/content/use-cases/carrier-diversification/index.html): Diversify beyond UPS and FedEx with Shipware. Optimize carrier bids, improve transit times and reduce parcel and LTL risk with data-backed guidance. (492 words) - [Small Business Discounted Shipping Rates | Shipware](/content/use-cases/smb-rate-programs/index.html): Save money on shipping with SMB rate programs from Shipware. Get discounted rates and expert advice to optimize your shipping strategy. (560 words) - ["](/content/calculators/dim-calculator/index.html): " (346 words) - [Parcel Payment Platform & Freight Audit | Shipware](/content/solutions/parcel-pay/index.html): Simplify parcel and freight payments with Shipware's platform for invoice approval, audit recovery, reporting and carrier spend visibility. Request a demo. (515 words) - ["](/content/faqs/index.html): " (1,232 words) - ["](/content/glossary-of-shipping-terms/index.html): " (32,060 words) - [Shipping Surcharge Explained: A Merchant's Guide](/content/blog/types-of-shipping-surcharges/index.html): Shipping surcharges are driving up your costs. Learn what a freight or delivery surcharge is and how you can reduce or even avoid them. Start saving money now. (2,735 words, Jan 24, 2024) - [FedEx Insurance: Declared Value Costs & Claims](/content/blog/fedex-shipping-insurance-a-comprehensive-guide/index.html): FedEx insurance is declared value coverage, not true insurance. See 2026 costs, limits and claim steps to protect high-value business shipments. (4,813 words, Nov 20, 2023) ## Listings & Categories - ["](/content/blog/category/news/shipping-knowledge/index.html): Shipping industry knowledge for logistics professionals. Expert guides on parcel optimization, surcharges, and cost reduction strategies. (310 words) - [Logistics & Shipping Case Studies | Real Savings Results | Shipware](/content/blog/category/case-studies/index.html): Read how Shipware helps brands like Farm Rio and Pura Vida reduce shipping costs. Explore case studies on audit recovery, contract negotiation, and 3PL. (33 words) - ["](/content/blog/category/conferences/index.html): " (34 words) - [Shipping Industry News, Updates & Carrier Insights | Shipware](/content/blog/category/news/index.html): The latest shipping industry news and updates. Expert analysis on carrier changes, logistics trends, and supply chain management. (330 words) ## Resources - [Full Page Index](/index.html): Browse all cached pages with rich metadata - [About This Cache](/about.html): Methodology, technical details, and usage guidelines - [XML Sitemap](/sitemap.xml): Machine-readable sitemap for crawler discovery - [Robots.txt](/robots.txt): Crawler directives - [AgentSite Network](https://agentsite.network/network.html): Public index of AgentSites and their machine-readable resources