With Peak Shipping Season almost here, it is time for small parcel shippers to start paying attention to delivery cut-offs around the holidays. Here is information provided by FedEx and UPS to help you plan. Click here to see the…
FedEx has just announced its annual general rate increase for 2022 and it’s historically high at 5.9%. On the heels of historic inflation in 2021, it’s no big surprise. It’s also in line with our prediction (for better or worse).…
The following is copied from a recent email that FedEx sent to its customers. FedEx Delivery Signature Update As we continue to support the global supply chain, we’re committed to keeping customers, team members and your packages safe. We will…
After a challenging 18 months for the entire supply chain industry, small parcel shippers will appreciate having a clearer view of the rate landscape for the balance of 2021, thanks to the recent Peak Season Surcharge announcements from both carriers.…
As the carrier usually does this time of year, FedEx has announced several Peak Season Surcharges, with some having start dates as early as October 4th. The types of surcharges, start and end dates, and the shippers who will be…
In response to FedEx’s recent update to its fuel surcharge tables, UPS has followed with an increase of its own. This increase is to take effect starting on July 5th, 2021. It would seem increasing inflation and rising fuel costs…
FedEx has announced an increase to its Fuel Surcharges that will take effect starting June 21, 2021. The updates should be looked at carefully by small parcel shippers using FedEx for both their domestic and international packages. The reason is…
FedEx threw small parcel shippers a curveball recently by increasing several Peak Surcharges. We did a Q&A with EVP of Operations at Transportation Impact, Brian Byrd, to understand the coming changes and get his perspective on what may be behind…
Covid-19 has impacted every industry globally, and parcel shipping is no exception. Most notably, the pandemic resulted in more people turning to online shopping and caused a tremendous increase in ecommerce. This shift put a huge amount of pressure on…
UPS and FedEx Partially Bring Back Money-Back Service Guarantees. Since UPS and FedEx announced the suspension of their service performance guarantees in March of 2020 as a result of the pandemic, shippers have patiently waited for their return. That day…
