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...
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...
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....
How to Attain Discounted FedEx Rates for your Business
If your business is paying the standard list rates for FedEx shipments, you’re paying too much. You’ll find that more than one method of attaining FedEx shipping discounts is...
FedEx Shipping Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide
When serving customers, companies have many considerations, including delivery, shipping service, and its impact on the customer experience. When evaluating shipping options, there are a number of variables, including...
UPS 2024 General Rate Increase: What You Need to Know
Matching rival FedEx’s General Rate Increase, UPS has announced a 5.9% 2024 General Rate Increase (GRI). While the FedEx increases are effective January 1, 2024, the new UPS rates...
FedEx 2024 General Rate Increase: The Key Takeaways
This article first appeared in Multichannel Merchant on Sept. 11, 2023 Written by: Paul Yaussy Happy New Year! Effective January 1, 2024, FedEx Express package and freight standard list...
FedEx vs DHL: Domestic & International Shipping
Choosing between the big three carriers—FedEx, DHL and UPS—can be a difficult process. Add in the United States Postal Service, and it’s even more confusing. For this post, let’s...
FedEx 2023 General Rate Increase: 6 Key Takeaways
Effective January 2, 2023, FedEx Express (Domestic, US Export and US Import), FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery shipping rates will increase by an average of 6.9%. FedEx Freight...
FedEx vs USPS
When shippers are trying to determine the best carrier for their package delivery, they look at the big private shipping carrier options in the U.S.: UPS, FedEx, and DHL....