The headline from FedEx is their rates are going up 5.9% next year. But the GRI isn’t showing its true self with that number. 2025 is shaping up to be the year of the surcharge. And now is not the…
The 2024 Peak Season Surcharge announcements from UPS and FedEx contain critical changes that demand close attention. Many unprepared shippers will face surprises on their invoices in the coming months. These surcharges, applied during the holiday season when shipping volumes…
It’s almost that time of year. The upcoming GRI announcements are the biggest news of the season for FedEx and UPS customers because the annual increases have an immense impact on most companies’ shipping costs and profitability. As we do…
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…
You’re likely aware that UPS kicked off 2024’s peak season early by announcing its annual Demand (a.k.a. Peak) Surcharge earlier than normal. FedEx followed suit on August 15, 2024. The approach from UPS with the 2024 surcharges is different from…
At the most recent FedEx earnings call, CEO Raj Subramaniam made an important announcement: The global logistics provider is reviewing a potential divestiture of its LTL freight business. This is notable because FedEx operates the largest LTL network in the…
Avoid The Fast-Growing Threat of Parcel Shipping Fraud to Maintain an Efficient Supply Chain Your company’s supply chain is hard enough to manage on a good day. When you add in the influence of bad actors and other disruptors, things…
For all the complaints about UPS and FedEx rate increases and the constant drip of new fees and surcharges, some companies are as much (or more) to blame themselves for their high parcel shipping costs. How? They’re missing the clear…
What is the one personal milestone that most of us resolve to reach every new year? Getting in shape! Despite all that has been said and done for such a widespread concern, only a handful make the mark. Grappling with…
This week in parcel, Amazon pushes for more sustainable packaging, declines in freight volume level off, and disruptions in the Red Sea haven’t been felt in the U.S. thanks to better preparation. Amazon pushes for less packaging in its Ships…
