FedEx has just announced its annual general rate increase for 2022 and it’s historically high at 5.9%. On the heels of historic inflation in 2021, it’s no big surprise. It’s also in line with our prediction (for better or worse).…
Hi, I’m Brian Byrd, EVP of Operations at Transportation Impact. Discovery and market research has led us to the conclusion that we are truly differentiating ourselves from the competition. It’s time our brand voice and our message reflected that. This…
In response to FedEx’s recent update to its fuel surcharge tables, UPS has followed with an increase of its own. This increase is to take effect starting on July 5th, 2021. It would seem increasing inflation and rising fuel costs…
In the world of logistics, the holidays are coming fast. And small parcel shippers using UPS just got an early look at their “present” from the carrier this year. What’s immediately apparent is that on top of UPS and FedEx’s…
FedEx threw small parcel shippers a curveball recently by increasing several Peak Surcharges. We did a Q&A with EVP of Operations at Transportation Impact, Brian Byrd, to understand the coming changes and get his perspective on what may be behind…
UPS made some recent low-key changes to the rate table for its Additional Handling and Large Package surcharges. It’s understandable if the increases flew under your radar because the small parcel carriers have both gotten good at the quiet, slow-drip…
Even though it’s been true for years, something more apparent lately is how interconnected global supply chains are. The problem in the Suez Canal and headaches in ocean shipping are not just issues for the ‘International Freight Team’ to worry…
Change Signals Further Divergence of Its Operating Model from UPS’, and New Positioning Against Amazon FedEx’s announcement that it has rebranded its mail-integration service SmartPost to FedEx Ground Economy is more than just a name change. It represents an important…
As we reach the one-year mark of the pandemic in the U.S., the long-term fallout for shippers and the logistics industry is becoming clearer. Yet, many details and the lasting effects are still to be understood. It is for this…
Every year, when FedEx and UPS release their GRIs (general rate increase) announcing contractual shipping rate increases, it’s not always clear what numbers are changing. Rather than simply accepting the increases, no matter how big or small, it’s important to…
