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UPS Announces SurePost Rate Increase (Again!)

UPS has announced their 2021 GRI on SurePost, the second rate increase for SurePost packages since October of this year which saw a $.24 rate hike. You can read the full announcement on the carrier’s website here: UPS SurePost Rate…

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UPS GRI Announced for 2021

As expected, UPS has announced its GRI for 2021. The following are details as presented on the UPS website. Effective December 27, 2020, the published rates for our services will increase. This supports ongoing expansion and capability enhancements as we…

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SurePost Rate Increase Update from UPS

UPS has made a short and to-the-point announcement regarding a rate increase for SurePost. Of note is that this increase will be in place for the upcoming peak shipping season. The increase will impact many B2C shippers during their busiest…

Covid 19 updates

COVID-19 Shipping Updated: Week Ending March 27, 2020

To help keep shippers like you updated, Transportation Impact has compiled a summary of the week’s shipping and logistics news related to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. We’ll continue to provide weekly updates as the situation warrants, with more frequent updates…

Online Retailers: How much should you charge for shipping?

How Much Should You Charge for Shipping & Handling Fees?

Ecommerce shopping has permanently changed consumer buying habits. With that shift, huge online retail competitors (like Amazon) have introduced faster delivery and free shipping in an attempt to create better customer experiences and grow their own market share. Those conveniences…

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UPS Announces Fuel Surcharge Increase

On August 9, 2019, UPS announced a rate change concerning International Export Fuel surcharges. The announcement states that UPS will increase the International Export Fuel Surcharge 1.0% for all thresholds starting on August 26. This follows the announcement in May…

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