UPS announced a domestic fuel surcharge increase effective June 23, following the recent FedEx update from earlier in June. With this increase, both the UPS and FedEx Ground Fuel Surcharge will be 20%, a record high for both carriers. The…
FedEx has announced a mixed bag of rate changes impacting domestic and international parcels. There are two key dates of implementation: Beginning July 14, the following changes will go into effect: Unauthorized charge for International Packages: a new fee of…
With peak shipping season just around the corner, it’s time for small parcel shippers to get their supply chains ready. This means working with suppliers to ensure you have the inventory you need on hand, your sales forecasts are up-to-date,…
FedEx has announced a domestic and international fuel surcharge increase that will be effective beginning June 9. (click here for the updated fuel table) The impact on customers is a 2% increase over the current surcharge amount. The increase follows recent…
FedEx has announced a new Demand Surcharge Fee on exports to Canada, effective June 2: $0.49 per lb. for Export Parcel and Freight to Canada $0.49 per package for FedEx International Ground to Canada. Note that this new FedEx fee…
AI is everywhere—or so every software vendor would have you believe. But the reality is, more than 70% of AI claims in enterprise software are overstated or misleading, especially in B2B tech. Many platforms use “AI” as a marketing label…
UPS recently announced several surcharge updates worth noting. Here is a link to the latest information on the UPS website: Shipping Costs and Rates | UPS – United States Domestic Large Package Surcharge and Additional Handling Charge Effective Date: August…
Parcel Shipping Costs continue to rise for parcel shippers, especially those most reliant on UPS and FedEx. Despite market competition being greater than ever, and the carriers fighting for market share, both keep finding ways to drive new revenue by…
The U.S. Postal Service has formally proposed raising shipping rates effective July 13, with the increases necessary to support investments under its decade-long “Delivering for America” transformation plan. According to a filing submitted to the Postal Regulatory Commission, the proposed…
UPS will implement a Surge Fee impacting shipments moving from the U.S. to Canada effective May 18, with no end date announced. Click here for more details on the UPS website. Contact sales-info@transimpact.com with any questions or for a free…
