How to Determine UPS Shipping Zone
Several factors can determine the success of an e-commerce business, among them pricing, product quality, and reviews. But shipping time and costs can also influence a business’s bottom line....
DHL vs UPS
When determining which shipping carrier to use for your delivery needs, it’s helpful to understand the pros and cons of each option. In the U.S. that means deciding whether...
UPS vs USPS
There are a lot of factors in choosing a shipping company, between the USPS and the other major private carriers. Deciding which one to use for your company’s specific...
UPS vs. FedEx: Published vs Actual Time-in-Transit
This blog first appeared on PARCEL on July 21, 2021. In April, FedEx and UPS reinstated Money Back Guarantees (MBG) for on-time delivery on various express services, mainly Next...
UPS vs. FedEx Shipping Rates: Which Are Better For Your Business?
When it comes to choosing a shipping provider, everyone has their own opinion. For businesses, however, personal preference oftentimes must be set aside for more practical reasons such as...
How to Get Shipping Discounts with UPS
Shipping is a big cost for companies. In 2019, logistics fees ate 11% of total sales revenues on average for shippers. And with online shopping rising, shipping takes on...
Tips for Optimizing Your Shipping Budget With FedEx and UPS
When reviewing an annual company budget, one area to pay special attention to is the shipping budget. Whether you run an ecommerce store or another business that might ship...
How to Avoid the UPS and FedEx Late Payment Fee
If you’re like many companies, you have a high shipping expenditure with carriers like United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx. The shipment logistics are confusing to follow, especially when...
How to Save on UPS Shipping
UPS is a respected veteran of parcel shipping. Founded in 1907, the brown delivery trucks are well known to anyone shipping or receiving in both the residential and commercial...
UPS Announces 2020 General Rate Increases (GRI)
Effective December 29, 2019, UPS Ground, UPS Air and International services rates will increase by an average of 4.9%. Keep in mind that there is often a discrepancy between...