Parcel costs increased 6 to 8 percent again this year. Between UPS and FedEx general rate increases, new surcharges, dimensional weight changes, and fuel multipliers, high-volume shippers are watching their logistics budgets erode — even when shipment volumes stay flat.
Most companies try to solve this on one side or the other. They negotiate better carrier rates but have no way to enforce them operationally. Or they automate shipping execution but lack the data to know whether they’re getting the best rates in the first place.
That’s the gap this partnership closes. Shipstore and TransImpact have joined forces to connect data-driven rate optimization with multi-carrier shipping automation — giving shippers a complete system for controlling parcel spend from contract negotiation through label generation.
The Partnership: Rate Strategy Meets Shipping Execution
Controlling shipping spend requires two things working together: a strategy for your rates and a mechanism to enforce that strategy on every shipment. TransImpact handles the first. Shipstore handles the second.
TransImpact — The Strategy Layer
TransImpact is an industry leader in parcel spend management and supply chain optimization. Their team delivers:
- Expert carrier rate negotiations with UPS, FedEx, USPS, and regional carriers
- Invoice auditing that catches billing errors and overcharges
- GRI forecasting and parcel analytics that model future cost scenarios
Learn more about TransImpact’s solutions.
Shipstore — The Execution Layer
Shipstore provides the shipping automation platform that turns rate strategy into operational reality:
- A multi-carrier shipping platform that automates label generation, carrier selection, and routing logic
- Real-time rate shopping and invoice reconciliation across every carrier
- No-code automation built for high-volume, complex fulfillment workflows
Explore Shipstore’s automation platform.
“TransImpact optimizes your rates. Shipstore enforces them automatically. This partnership gives shippers the ability to control cost, meet delivery targets, and meet carrier volume discount requirements.”
— Jason Robinson, Director of Parcel Partnerships, TransImpact
How It Works: From Rate Strategy to Automated Execution
Here’s what the combined solution looks like in practice. Instead of managing rate strategy and shipping execution as separate workflows, the partnership connects them into a single system.
| Objective | TransImpact Delivers | Shipstore Executes |
|---|---|---|
| Lower shipping costs | Carrier contract negotiation | Rate shopping and rule enforcement |
| Predict rate increases | GRI forecasting and modeling | Rate simulation tools |
| Fix billing errors | Invoice auditing | Automated invoice reconciliation |
| Scale operations | Data insights and spend analytics | No-code shipping automation |
Smarter Rate Shopping and Multi-Carrier Execution
Shipstore’s multi-carrier automation engine applies business rules in real time to select the lowest-cost, compliant carrier for every shipment — parcel or LTL. It compares rates from UPS, FedEx, USPS, and regional carriers, applies time-in-transit logic, and ensures service level compliance with no manual carrier selection.
When those rates are informed by TransImpact’s negotiated contracts and analytics, every label printed reflects the best possible cost structure.
Invoice Audit and Reconciliation Made Simple
Billing discrepancies quietly drain profits. Surcharges, dimensional weight adjustments, and accessorial fees add up fast when you’re shipping thousands of packages a week. Shipstore’s invoice reconciliation ensures your carrier invoices align with the rates your rate shopping logic selected. Combined with TransImpact’s audit expertise, this provides immediate visibility into overcharges and key data points for future contract negotiations.
Real Results: Turning Data Into Savings
A national retailer was struggling to manage rising parcel costs after a carrier GRI pushed their UPS rates higher. By combining TransImpact’s data-driven rate strategy with Shipstore’s automation engine, the retailer achieved immediate cost control and operational efficiency.
The results:
- 18% reduction in average parcel cost per shipment
- 90% decrease in manual carrier selection
- Automatic enforcement of negotiated rates across all orders
- Scalable operations without added headcount
“Shipstore gives shippers control over cost, performance, and compliance across their existing systems. We make it possible to apply shipping logic and capture savings at scale without disrupting established workflows. Our partnership with TransImpact extends that control upstream, linking rate strategy with real-time execution.”
— Nick Osbern, President of Shipstore
FAQs: Shipping Automation and Cost Management
What makes the Shipstore and TransImpact partnership unique?
TransImpact provides parcel rate intelligence and contract strategy, while Shipstore automates execution through its multi-carrier shipping platform. Together, they connect strategy and action so shippers can lower costs and operate more efficiently.
Can Shipstore and TransImpact work with my existing systems?
Yes. Shipstore integrates with most ERPs, WMS, and OMS platforms, while TransImpact connects directly to shipment data for analysis. Together, they deliver savings and automation without disrupting existing workflows.
Who supports the implementation?
Both teams collaborate. TransImpact analysts handle rate strategy and carrier negotiations, while Shipstore’s integration team configures automation, logic, and workflows. The result is a coordinated and streamlined onboarding process.
Ready to take control of your shipping spend?
See how Shipstore and TransImpact can reduce your parcel costs and automate carrier execution.