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...
With the Looming Teamsters Strike, is Your Account a Priority to Your UPS Rep?
Most shippers understand the potential disruption an August 1st Teamsters strike at UPS would cause to their business, the economy, and UPS as a company. But have you considered the position your...
“Hit it Hard”: UPS, Teamsters, and What to Expect in the Second Half of 2023
By Paul Yaussy “Here’s the reality. Let’s say you’re in charge of supply chain for a large company and you need to go in front of your boss or...
UPS 2023 General Rate Increase: What You Need to Know
Click here to download this 2023 UPS GRI Analysis as a PDF Matching rival FedEx’s September announcement, UPS has revealed its 2023 General Rate Increase (GRI) will also set...
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
Updated March 22, 2024 There are a lot of factors in choosing a shipping company, between the USPS and the major private carriers. Deciding which one to use for...
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?
Updated March 22, 2024 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...
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...