Why Are UPS & FDX Increasing Fuel Surcharges While Fuel Costs Are Dropping?
Why Are UPS & FDX Increasing Fuel Surcharges While Fuel Costs Are Dropping? Have They Crossed a Line, and Does Anybody Care? At Shipware we regularly post information...
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FedEx Fuel Surcharge Update Effective June 9, 2025: What Shippers Need to Know
FedEx will adjust its fuel surcharge tables beginning June 9, 2025, impacting a broad range of services, including FedEx Express®, FedEx Ground®, FedEx Home Delivery®, FedEx International Ground®, and...
What UPS’s Profitability Strategy Means for Your Business in 2025
In their April 29th Q1 2025 earnings call, UPS revealed the most substantial network reconfiguration in company history. Unlike previous eras where carriers prioritized volume growth at almost any...
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UPS’s 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI) Explained: What You Need to Know
UPS announced an average net increase of 5.9% for their 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI), once again matching rival FedEx. While the FedEx increases are effective January 6, 2025,...
FedEx’s 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI) Explained: What You Need to Know
FedEx has announced a 5.9% 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI) that will take effect on January 6, 2025. UPS has not yet announced its General Rate Increase, but you...
FedEx Announces 2024 Peak Season Surcharges: Shippers, Here’s What You Need to Know
Shippers, FedEx has released its peak season surcharges. Additional Handling, Oversize, and Ground Unauthorized peak season surcharges will be in effect from September 30, 2024 to January 19, 2025....
UPS Announces 2024 Peak Season Surcharges
Shippers! UPS has released its peak season surcharges. Additional Handling, Large Package, and Over Max Limits peak surcharges will be in effect from Sept 29, 2024, to Jan 18,...
Do I Need Shipping Insurance? What Shippers Need to Know
There are many questions that come up when deciding which shipping carrier to use for your company’s shipping needs. Which is the most cost-effective? How quickly will the customer...
The Parcel Budget Parasite: Fuel Surcharge Matrix Increases and How to Mitigate Them
Fuel surcharges for parcel shipments have gotten out of hand. If you’re responsible for your company’s shipping costs or product margins, there’s a good chance you feel the same....
USPS Increases Taking Effect July 14, 2024: Biggest Changes in Nearly 20 Years
USPS announced a general rate increase (GRI) for both Mailing and Shipping Services that will go into effect on July 14, 2024. The new rates include a 5-cent increase...
[Table] How the Last 5 USPS General Rate Increases Compare to July 14, 2024’s Increases
Removing Parcel Carrier Diversification Risks: Volume Discounts & Implementation Time
Shipware and Sendflex Remove Parcel Carrier Diversification Risks by Shipware & Sendflex More and more shippers are beginning to see the light when it comes to carrier diversification. A...
Find a True Logistics and Fulfillment Partner, Not Just Another Vendor
By Shipware’s Fulfillment Optimization Team: Steve Givens, Mark Pierce, and Majeed Peffley Key Takeaways: If your Third Party Fulfillment (3PF) provider fails to deliver on cost, quality, value, scalability,...