Effective December 27, 2022, UPS is increasing SurePost rates by an average of 6.9% (in line with its previous GRI announcement for Domestic Services). Noteworthy is an increase to its Non-Machineable Charge ($4.20 per package). This charge is similar to…
It’s getting close to crunch time for small parcel shippers. With the holidays coming, we’re nearing the point where your customers will continue to want faster and faster shipping options until there’s no time left. Your goal, of course, is…
UPS has matched FedEx’s historic 6.9% average GRI for 2023, as expected. The increases will take effect on December 27, 2022. There are no UPS customers that look forward to the annual GRI announcements. At least now, shippers can start…
Effective January 2, 2023, FedEx is increasing the rates and surcharges for its FedEx Ground Economy Service (formerly known as SmartPost). This service is seeing a large, inflation-driven increase in 2023, which is mostly proportional to the GRIs of other…
UPS has announced an update to its Fuel Surcharge table effective October 31, 2022. Notable is that UPS has added a new fuel surcharge – International Ground Export Import Surcharge. This does not mean that certain packages were not getting…
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,…
Returns are an unavoidable cost of doing business for every online retailer, but that’s no excuse for failing to do whatever you can to prevent them.There are several reasons why e-commerce retailers need to avoid online returns, but the most…
You’ve heard the news. FedEx announced its largest general rate increase ever for next year with a 6.9% average increase for its Express, Ground, and Home Delivery services going into effect on January 2, 2023. And that’s not all. Many…
Here are some of the top logistics and shipping news stories of the month for logistics professionals. (click the title to read) Small Parcel FedEx Ground to lower holiday volume forecasts – internal memo U.S. Postal Service Announces New…
If you were expecting a big 2023 general rate increase from FedEx like we were, you will not be disappointed. FedEx announced its largest ever GRI of 6.9% effective January 2, 2023. This is a historic increase because it’s the…
