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...
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
Peak and Demand Surcharges Considerations for Your Holiday Shipping Matrix
This article first appeared in Total Retail on Sept. 26, 2023 Written by: Gordon Glazer USPS will not raise pricing by applying a peak season surcharge this holiday season....
Hello, Ground Advantage, My Old Friend. I’ve Come to Ship With You Again.
PRC to consider USPS request to complete the demise of its First Class Package Service by Gordon Glazer “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet” William...
USPS 2023 Price Increase & Impact on Shippers
USPS announced a general rate increase (GRI) for shipping services to go into effect on January 22, 2023. This year’s changes come on the heels of last year’s massive...
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....
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...
USPS 2022 Price Increase & Impact on Shippers
Written By Gordon Glazer Senior Consultant, USPS Specialist, Shipware, LLC USPS announced a general USPS rate increase for shipping services to take effect on January 9, 2022. This year’s changes come...
USPS 2020 Price Increase & Impact on Shippers
Christmas has come early for USPS Shippers with a relatively mild 2020 General Rate Increase (GRI) compared to last year. The smaller increase is a direct result of increased...