Glossary
Zone
Definition
A number for how far a package travels from origin to destination. Higher zones cost more.
Where the guide uses it
- How to check 3PL invoice rates against your rate card
- How carrier rate increases (GRIs) reach your 3PL invoice
- How to compare 3PL rate cards and quotes apples to apples
- How 3PL pricing works: an overview of the rate card
- How 3PLs bill shipping: pass-through, markup or their own rate card
- How to audit residential, delivery area and handling surcharges
- Shipping surcharges explained: fuel, residential, handling and more
- How to verify a cost-plus shipping markup against your contract
- What is dimensional (DIM) weight, and how is it calculated?
- What is rate shopping? How a 3PL picks the carrier for each order