The recent general rate increases (GRIs) from FedEx and UPS aren’t the only reasons small businesses should consider renegotiating their shipping contracts. Both carriers have also made their costly demand surcharges indefinite, adding even more pressure on shipping costs. As…
FedEx has announced its annual Demand (a.k.a. Peak) Surcharges that will be in place for 2024’s peak shipping season. The carrier’s announcement is similar to UPS’s in many ways, although there are a few key differences that parcel shippers will…
The TransImpact team is at it again. Using our market-leading knowledge, historical pricing trends, and cutting-edge data modeling software, we’re ready to present our annual GRI predictions. Here’s a preview: For many companies, the annual GRI announcements from FedEx and…
Ground is the most important service level for many shippers. The amount of increase companies will face from the FedEx and UPS 2023 GRIs will vary greatly depending on weights and zones, despite the headline average GRI increase of 6.9%.…
While both FedEx and UPS announced an average General Rate Increase of 6.9% for 2023, there are some differences in the increases shippers will be paying on a service-level basis.Below you’ll find excerpts from our recently published GRI reports that…
To no one’s surprise, UPS has matched FedEx’s record 6.9% GRI for 2023. The additional costs will go into effect December 27, 2022. Here are some highlights detailing key charges that are increasing more than 6.9%. The Ground Minimum Charge (Zone 2,…
Why do you need to outsource e-commerce order fulfillment? As your online retail business grows, there comes a time when your fulfillment and shipping operations need to evolve to keep up with sales. This is a good problem to have,…
Preparation plays a key role in how well a company is able to negotiate its small parcel rate agreements. It’s important to know there is a big range in the rates carriers are able to offer their customers, but it’s up to you…
There are strong headwinds for manufacturers to deal with right now. But that is nothing new. All businesses have all weathered tough times over the past few years. However, this is no reason for any company to lower the expectations…
TransImpact CEO Berkley Stafford was recently interviewed by FreightWaves on where he sees the logistics industry heading when it comes to technology.
