Update July 17: UPS Teamsters Contract Negotiations – Contingencies for UPS Customers
With both sides still not returning to the bargaining table, the industry remains on edge…
How to Get Your Shipping Costs Down?
With the assistance of modern technologies, ecommerce is seeing a new dawn, a rise that will remain for a long time. In order not to miss the wonderful opportunities, various companies have also started shipping their products directly to the…
Brace Yourself: FedEx Comes Strong at Shippers with Its 2023 General Rate Increase
You’ve heard the news. FedEx announced its largest general rate increase ever for next year with a 6.9% average increase for its Express, Ground, and Home Delivery services going into effect on January 2, 2023. And that’s not all. Many…
Logistics Update: October 2022
Here are some of the top logistics and shipping news stories of the month for logistics professionals. (click the title to read) Small Parcel FedEx Ground to lower holiday volume forecasts – internal memo U.S. Postal Service Announces New…
FedEx® Announces Historic General Rate Increase for 2023
If you were expecting a big 2023 general rate increase from FedEx like we were, you will not be disappointed. FedEx announced its largest ever GRI of 6.9% effective January 2, 2023. This is a historic increase because it’s the…
Peak Chaos: Understanding Peak Demand Surcharges From FedEx® and UPS®
Read our breakdown to learn how to mitigate the impact of 2022’s peak surcharges. Calculating a parcel shipment’s cost has never been simple, but it’s more complicated than ever with all the potential surcharges and fees that FedEx and UPS…
Be Prepared! 5 Steps to Get Ready for Your Next Small Parcel Contract Negotiation
Preparation plays a vital role in how well a company negotiates its small parcel shipping contracts.It’s important to know there is a big range in the rates carriers are able to offer their customers, and it’s up to you to…
FedEx Announces Its 2022 Holiday Season Surcharges
Parcel shippers are getting an early present before the holiday season starts this year. FedEx has announced several holiday season surcharges (much earlier than usual) with some starting September 5. Notable is that the Peak Residential delivery Charge will again…
Fuel and Inflation Are Blowing Up Parcel Shipping Budgets Right Now. Here’s What To Do About It.
One not-so-subtle market condition that parcel supply chains are dealing with is sky-high fuel surcharges. That, coupled with historic inflation, has kept small package shipping budgets under severe stress after two-plus years of sustained increases for other reasons we all…
No More Words — It’s Time to Start Using Your Shipping Data
Every company knows about the uses for data and business intelligence to improve its supply chain and the potential advantages for the whole company. The buzzwords are everywhere: improve visibility, make better decisions, and gain actionable insights. Although these terms…