This week in parcel, the UPS and Teamsters negotiations are coming down to the wire. It appeared the two sides had an agreement going into July 4, but those negotiations fell apart on the morning of July 5. While the…
Running a business and shipping your parcels from the carrier service provider can be a hefty task, especially when you are shipping large volumes of parcels every year. You cannot go through every single parcel invoice each time searching for…
This week in parcel, the Teamsters Union is demanding UPS present an agreeable counteroffer within the next week. While the current agreement doesn’t expire until July 31, the union is wary of the carrier prolonging the implementation of the next…
Teamsters voted overwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike, which means that if UPS and the union do not reach an agreement by the July 31 deadline, union leaders have approval to call for a work stoppage. If the union…
Although it’s been on parcel shippers’ minds for almost a year, there is still frustratingly little public discussion or sign of progress from UPS and Teamsters about their labor contract that expires on July 31. A strike at the carrier…
This week in parcel, UPS and Teamsters made baby steps towards a contract agreement, resolving a long-standing issue with air conditioning in trucks. UPS isn’t the only carrier working on labor negotiations. FedEx and its pilots are nearing the end…
Effective logistics and cost-effective parcel contracts are paramount to any organization’s success in today’s fast-paced business ecosystem. Choosing the appropriate parcel contract negotiation services can efficiently impact your bottom line. In this informative blog, we will dive in and explore…
This week in parcel, UPS and Teamsters stay mum on their negotiations. Is this a bad sign or an indication the two sides are working hard to prevent a strike? Meanwhile, the Logistics Managers’ Index declined for the third straight…
It feels like a shot in the dark, trying to dig deep into your parcel contract for unwanted surcharges or hidden fees. You need the best parcel contract negotiator working side by side with you to better negotiate with your…
This week in parcel, Teamsters and UPS make progress in their contract negotiations, but shippers should still watch out for potential service disruptions. FedEx adds an emissions tracking tool for shippers, although it has limitations. UPS and Teamsters make progress,…
