For several years, the logistics and transportation industry has been plagued with headlines of the truck driver shortage and how it is affecting the industry. Carriers point to this as one of the main reasons for tight capacity, and as…
Small parcel shippers might be surprised to learn that FedEx has announced there will be no additional residential surcharges during the upcoming peak holiday season for standard-sized packages. The parcel carrier will, however, apply surcharges on shipments that are oversized…
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While most of us are wrapping up summer vacation, UPS already has its mind on the peak holiday season. On Friday, August 16, UPS announced its surcharges for the 2019 peak season. If you ship with UPS, you’ll want to…
In 2019, many logistics and transportation trends center around increasing visibility and higher service levels — for both service providers and their customers. Click below to continue the story: Transcript: Welcome to the Transportation Impact Audio Blog. Our mission is…
Capacity in the freight market is tight due to a few factors, including a strong economy and strong freight demand. When these are coupled with the current truck driver shortage, it’s evident why space on trucks is at a premium.…
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…
Most small parcel shippers are overpaying their carriers, and chances are, it’s by a lot. But there are things that can be done to get more competitive rates and prevent this from happening. For example, small parcel shippers who prepare…
With rising rates and surcharges, many ecommerce companies are finding that shipping has become a larger portion of product costs than it was just a few years ago. Logistics-related expenses — such as shipping, packing, and storing — can sometimes…
Amazon has long been the front runner in ecommerce, and for several years it has been eyeing the logistics and transportation industry as well. Amazon has been moving away from its reliance on the major carriers by giving some of…
