FedEx Fuel Surcharge Update: What It Costs You
FedEx’s fuel surcharge update takes effect June 9, 2025. Learn how these changes impact shipping costs and get tips to manage your bottom line.
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...
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 2025 General Rate Increase: What to Know
Get the facts on the FedEx 2025 general rate increase, including key surcharge changes and practical steps to help you manage higher shipping costs.
FedEx Peak Season: What Shippers Need to Know
Get the latest on FedEx peak season surcharges for 2024. Learn key dates, new rates, and practical tips to help your business manage shipping costs.
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...