Frequent (and sometimes confusing) rate adjustments have become the norm for small parcel shippers. Even excluding the annual General Rate Increases, UPS and FedEx have made it common to change prices on services, fuel surcharges, and accessorials at any time…
By adopting smarter Parcel Shipping Optimization strategies, you’ll protect your bottom line and even uncover new profit opportunities.Managing your parcel shipping costs effectively is more important than ever. Rising shipping rates, evolving carrier terms, and unexpected surcharges are just a few…
The recent general rate increases (GRIs) from FedEx and UPS aren’t the only reasons small businesses should consider renegotiating their shipping contracts. Both carriers have also made their costly demand surcharges indefinite, adding even more pressure on shipping costs. As…
Continuing our list from Part 1 (click here) of this 3-Part series… Here is Part 2: This is what’s important to know right now regarding parcel shipping rates and where the contradictions we mentioned in Part 1 begin. 2 – Competition is…
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…
For small parcel shippers who watch closely, there are several contradictions in the marketplace right now. The national carriers’ parcel rates are up, yet they face declining volumes and more competition than ever.So, what gives? TransImpact has written a 3-part…
FedEx is making several rate adjustments that will go into effect on February 10, 2025. Domestic Express and Ground Fuel Surcharge percentages will increase. The Fuel Surcharge will increase by 1% for Domestic Express and 1.75% for Ground and Home…
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…
Making sure your small parcel rates are competitive is a never-ending battle. While the parcel carriers had all the negotiating leverage with customers during the pandemic, things have changed since. Today, parcel volume is scarce, and the carriers are finding…
FedEx, one of the largest US parcel carriers and the largest US LTL carrier, announced that it would separate its freight division to create a separate public company at some point in the next 18 months. The move is not…
