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 country.…
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…
This week in parcel, the U.S. Postal Service reports a gain in package shipping volume, FedEx reveals customers’ preferred return option, and shippers start thinking about 2024 peak season returns. The U.S. Postal Service sees gains in package shipping volume…
This week in parcel, UPS loses volume from its top shippers, the Logistics Managers’ Index report hints that the buyer’s market is nearing an end, and Parcel Industry emphasizes the importance of data. UPS is losing volume from top customers…
