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Small Business Shipping Trap: Going It Alone as Costs Climb From Four Sides
Small and midsize shippers are absorbing higher costs from tariffs, fuel, last-mile rates and carrier rule changes. The reflex to handle logistics in-house is the most expensive trap they fall into, according to FreightWaves. ShipStation Global CEO Tom Madine says structural freight changes mean transportation costs will stay higher for longer.
Aug 7, 2026 1 source