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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon Supply Chain Services: Duopoly No More]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Amazon Supply Chain Services is here to challenge the FedEx/UPS duopoly. Learn how ASCS works, who is eligible, and if it's time for your business to switch.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Fuel Prices Are High… Surcharges Are Higher]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Rising fuel prices are only part of the story. Carriers are hiking surcharges at triple the rate of diesel. Learn how to negotiate and lower your shipping costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx One Rate on the Rise]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx One Rate just hit shippers with a surprise 7% average price hike. Learn about the new April 2026 rates, affected zones, and how to avoid rising shipping costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Signed, Sealed, Resigned? Teamsters and UPS Reach Buyout Agreement]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS capped its driver buyout at 7,500 workers for $150K each — well short of its 30,000-cut goal, creating leverage for shippers renegotiating contracts now.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx SameDay Local: When Tomorrow is Too Late]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx SameDay Local is here! Partnering with OneRail, FedEx now offers 2-hour and end-of-day delivery. Discover if you're eligible and how to save on rates today.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Genie Has Been Released – USPS to Begin Including a Fuel Charge]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[USPS is adding an 8% fuel surcharge to key services starting April 2026. Learn what's driving the increase and how shippers can protect their budgets.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Overtakes UPS as the New King of Delivery]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, FedEx overtook UPS in market cap. Learn what drove the shift—and how competing carriers give shippers contract leverage to save.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx's Most Profitable Peak Yet. A Win for Customers?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's most profitable peak season came at a cost to shippers. Learn how surcharges, dim weight changes, and fuel fees drove record profits—and how to…]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Doesn't Want Your T-Shirts Either]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS cut 48,000 jobs and 93 facilities in 2024 and is now openly targeting clients with low price sensitivity while deprioritizing low-margin e-commerce shippers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Enhances Automation (But Still Won't Automate Refunds)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS enhances its network with RFID technology and automation but still won't automate your refunds. Learn how ShipRx audits your invoices to reclaim your money.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx PromisesTariff Refunds to Customers]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx sued to recover IEEPA tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling and pledged to refund customers, but no timeline or refund process has been confirmed yet.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx to e-Comm Shippers: “Oura Rings – Yes ; T-shirts – Meh”]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx is shifting focus to high-margin verticals, potentially driving away small e-commerce brands. Learn how ShipRx helps you negotiate better shipping rates.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx to close 475 stations in Network 2.0 Overhaul]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx Network 2.0 will close 475 stations and optimize 900+ by 2027, saving $2 billion annually — while shippers pay rising rates for the leaner service.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Intelligence Upgrade: FedEx Uses AI to Solve Post-Purchase Friction]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx’s new AI tools, Tracking+ and Returns+, boost loyalty and sales. But are you still missing out on $2B in refunds? See how ShipRx recovers what AI won't.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shipping Cost Spike: FedEx and UPS Update Additional Handling Charges]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Both FedEx and UPS updated their 2026 additional handling charges to include cubic volume. Packages over 10,368 cubic inches now face new fees at both carriers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Slashes 30,000 Jobs Related to Amazon Glide-Down]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS is cutting 30,000 more jobs and closing 24 buildings in 2026 while eliminating another million Amazon parcels daily. Here is the impact on your shipments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS Dimensional Changes Come With Hefty Noncompliance Fees]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[USPS is proposing mandatory dimension reporting for all commercial parcels, and its noncompliance fee has already doubled to $3 per package as of January 2026.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS Postmarks: Fact vs. Myth]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[USPS clarified in 2025 that postmarks may not match drop-off dates. Here's what the change means and how to protect time-sensitive mail from postmark errors.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS Last-Mile Service Expanding in 2026]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/usps-last-mile-service-expanding-in-2026</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS is now opening its last-mile network to all shippers in 2026, providing access to 18,000 delivery units for same-day or next-day service nationwide.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Forget Elves: AI Delivering Big This Christmas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx data shows 97% of large retailers use AI this holiday season. Here's how FedEx automation is shifting costs—and what it means for your contract rates.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Happy Holidays from ShipRx (It’s Not Too Late to Ship!)]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Still need to ship for Christmas? Get the exact FedEx and UPS drop-dead shipping dates for delivery by December 24—including same-day options for last-minute gifts.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Raises Its Fuel Surcharges— Again]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS is raising domestic and international fuel surcharges again in January 2026, even as fuel prices drop—here's what's changing and how to push back on costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS to Increase Parcel Rates up to 7.8% in January 2026]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/usps-to-increase-parcel-rates-up-to-78percent-in-january-2026</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS is raising parcel rates up to 7.8% in January 2026 to recover from a $9 billion annual loss—here's what's changing and how to protect your shipping budget.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will UPS Let USPS Handle the Last-Mile Lifting?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/will-ups-let-usps-handle-the-last-mile-lifting</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and USPS are renewing their last-mile partnership via Ground Saver after a $185M loss from going solo, with CEO Tomé calling it a win-win-win deal.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Planned 20K Job Cuts; They Cut 48K Instead]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS beat Q3 2025 earnings expectations with $21.4B in revenue while cutting 48,000 jobs—double its target—as automation replaces labor across its network.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS 2026 Rate Increase in Lock-Step with FedEx]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-2026-rate-increase-in-lock-step-with-fedex</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS announced a 5.9% rate increase for 2026, matching FedEx's GRI. Learn about new rates, surcharges, and how to protect your profit margins.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ready, Rudolph? 2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines ]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ready-rudolph-2025-holiday-shipping-deadlines</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The 2025 holiday shipping deadlines for USPS, UPS, and FedEx are now set. Ship by December 15–23 depending on service to guarantee Christmas Eve delivery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Forget Demand Surcharges - DEMAND That UPS & FedEx Guarantee Their Services]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/forget-demand-surcharges-demand-that-ups-and-fedex-guarantee-their-services</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx only reinstated GSRs on premium services in 2021. Shippers need to push back—and parcel audits help recover billions in unclaimed annual refunds.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2025 NMFC Update: Major Changes for LTL]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/2025-nmfc-update-major-changes-for-ltl</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the 2025 NMFC changes, new density-based rules, and how to reduce LTL shipping expenses with updated classification]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[You Better Watch Out... For UPS Import and Export Fees]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/you-better-watch-out-for-ups-import-and-export-fees</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS rolled out new per-pound import and export surcharges for peak season 2025, hitting shipments from Europe, Canada, and India through January 17, 2026.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx 2026 General Rate Increase (Watch Out for the Surcharges)]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-2026-general-rate-increase-watch-out-for-the-surcharges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's 5.9% rate hike takes effect January 5, 2026, alongside surcharge changes that could push your total parcel costs significantly higher than 5.9% alone.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS + American Express: Savings for SMBs]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-american-express-savings-for-smbs</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Small businesses can save big on UPS rates with exclusive discounts and surcharge cuts]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Peak Season Charges: Last and, Surprisingly, Least ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS 2025 peak surcharges run October 26 through January 17, ranging $0.40–$2.05 per package. Here's how the rates compare to 2024 and what shippers can do now.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Holiday Math - 4 Ways to Save this Holiday Shipping Season]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/holiday-math-4-ways-to-save-this-holiday-shipping-season</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Four strategies to reduce holiday shipping costs: negotiate early, maintain high June baselines, diversify carriers, and audit parcels for year-round savings.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Buyouts Move from the Drivers to the Managers]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-buyouts-move-from-the-drivers-to-the-managers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS extended buyouts to operations managers after building closures missed attrition targets—part of a broader effort to cut $3.5 billion in costs through 2025.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ho Ho Holiday Surcharges at USPS up to $16]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ho-ho-holiday-surcharges-at-usps-up-to-dollar16</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS holiday surcharges for 2025 will range from $0.30 to $16 per parcel, starting October 5 — 22 days before FedEx's peak fees kick in. Here is how to save.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dimension Round-Up: UPS is Rounding Up]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Starting August 18, 2025, UPS rounds all fractional inch measurements up, not down. A 10.1-inch side becomes 11 inches, inflating cubic volume by over 33%.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[It was just a break.... UPS considers reuniting with USPS]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS is reconsidering its USPS partnership for Ground Saver after its in-house delivery algorithm ran $85 million over plan. Here's what that means for shippers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Math - Game of Dimensions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx is rounding every fractional inch up in dim weight starting August 18, 2025 — a shift that can push packages into oversize or handling surcharge tiers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Forget the Cowbell, More Surcharges]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx are ending the discount era with new surcharges and fuel fees decoupled from real fuel costs—returning pricing power to carriers in 2025.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Prepare Your Wallet: FedEx Demand Surcharges Are Here]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/prepare-your-wallet-fedex-demand-surcharges-are-here</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Understand the impact of demand surcharges, additional handling, and oversize fees—and how ShipRx can help cut your shipping costs by 20–30%.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Network 2.0 - Where Things Stand Today]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[It's been nearly three years since FedEx announced its plan for Network 2.0. At its inception, Network 2.0 would cost $2 billion to implement; however, within f]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Teamsters Furious About UPS Driver Buyout Offers]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/teamsters-furious-about-ups-driver-buyout-offers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS offered voluntary buyouts to all full-time drivers as part of its plan to cut 20,000 positions—and the Teamsters union is calling the move an illegal violation.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shipping Smarter: DHL Becomes a Key Shopify Partner]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/shipping-smarter-dhl-becomes-a-key-shopify-partner</link>
      <description><![CDATA[DHL is now pre-integrated into Shopify Shipping, giving US and German merchants instant access to DDP shipping, customs support, and competitive carrier rates.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ain't No Cure for the Summer Tariff Blues]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tariff rates hit a 100-year high in 2025. Parcel audits and carrier contract negotiations are two direct ways to offset rising costs across your supply chain.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx introduced three mid-year 2025 changes: a late payment fee jump to 9.9%, expanded delivery area surcharge ZIP codes, and a new fuel surcharge table.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Is USPS' Priority Mail Next Day a True Alternative to UPS and FedEx Overnight Services?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/is-usps-priority-mail-next-day-a-true-alternative-to-ups-and-fedex-overnight-services</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS Priority Mail Next Day covers overnight delivery within 150 miles for NSA customers — but no money-back guarantee if delivery misses the promised window.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[After 2019 Breakup, Amazon and FedEx Rekindle Relationship]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/after-2019-breakup-amazon-and-fedex-rekindle-relationship</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx and Amazon reunited in 2025 with a new multi-year deal for large residential deliveries—six years after FedEx allowed its ground and express contracts to lapse.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon Goes Rural While FedEx and UPS Retreat]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-goes-rural-while-fedex-and-ups-retreat</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon is spending $4 billion to triple its rural delivery network by 2026, adding 200 stations and 100,000 jobs as FedEx and UPS pull back from those markets.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Don't Get Comfy: UPS Rates Rising Again]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/dont-get-comfy-ups-rates-rising-again</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS is rolling out new rate changes effective June 2, 2025 — including zone shifts, higher Zone 7+ surcharges, and an Over Maximum fee jumping 42% to $1,775.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon and UPS Cooldown Looms: The Fallout Has Begun]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-and-ups-cooldown-looms-the-fallout-has-begun</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS is closing 73 buildings and cutting 20,000 jobs to offset losing Amazon's volume. Learn how this network shakeup could affect your deliveries in 2025.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[DHL Suspends US Imports Valued Over $800 From All Origins]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/dhl-suspends-ups-imports-value-over-dollar800-from-all-origins</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Effective April 21, 2025, DHL suspended B2C shipments over $800 to the US after new customs rules dropped the formal entry threshold from $2,500 to $800.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Addresses Import Tax Uncertainty with Global Checkout]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-addresses-import-tax-uncertainty-with-global-checkout</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS Global Checkout guarantees a fully landed cost at checkout across 43 countries, eliminating surprise import duties and tariffs for international shoppers.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parcel Booming But UPS and FedEx Not Feeling the Love]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/parcel-booming-but-ups-and-fedex-not-feeling-the-love</link>
      <description><![CDATA[US parcel volume reached 23.8 billion in 2024, up 50% since 2019—yet UPS and FedEx are losing ground to Amazon, Walmart, and regional carriers. Here's why.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS teams up with DOGE]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/usps-teams-up-with-doge</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Last month, US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his resignation. Now, he's signed an agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and t]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Again Lowers Profit Expectations]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-again-lowers-profit-expectations</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx cut its adjusted full-year profit forecast to $18–$18.60 in March 2025, with shares dropping 11%—and weaker carrier margins mean leverage for shippers.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Fuel Surcharge Increases and Other Sneaky Fees]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-fuel-surcharge-increases-and-other-sneaky-fees</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS hiked fuel surcharges 50 basis points in March 2025 and added fees for paper invoices, check payments, and late balances. Here's what shippers should know.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon's LTL Ambitions: Is 2026 the Year Shipping Changes Forever?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazons-ltl-ambitions-is-2026-the-year-shipping-changes-forever</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon is targeting a US LTL freight launch by 2026, which could pressure UPS and FedEx pricing power and create real contract leverage for all shippers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Plane Crashes, Winter Storms, and Flooding (Oh My!)]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/plane-crashes-winter-storms-and-flooding-oh-my</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Extreme weather and the 2025 Delta crash in Toronto are delaying parcels, but carrier service guarantees exclude most weather events. Here is how audits help.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Postmaster DeJoy - We Hardly Knew Ye]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/postmaster-dejoy-we-hardly-knew-ye</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS Postmaster DeJoy is stepping down after reporting $10 billion in FY2024 losses — and the agency's future under Trump may include full privatization.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Cuts Amazon Volume By 50%]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-cuts-amazon-volume-by-50percent</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS agreed to cut Amazon volume by 50% by mid-2026. Amazon accounts for over 20% of UPS domestic volume but only 11.8% of revenue—making the math clear.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Experts Predict Lower Shipping Costs in 2025 - Will Yours?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/experts-predict-lower-shipping-costs-in-2025-will-yours</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Carrier competition pushed express rates to just 0.5% above the 2018 baseline in Q1 2025. Despite rate hikes, shippers who negotiate can still see real savings.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS takes on FedEx and UPS with Next Day priority service]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/usps-takes-on-fedex-and-ups-with-next-day-priority-service</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS launched Next Day Priority service in 2025, covering 87% of the US population via NSAs — a direct challenge to FedEx and UPS for volume shippers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx aims for growth: Are you in their target?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-aims-for-growth-are-you-in-their-target</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx is targeting healthcare, e-commerce, and global airfreight in 2025. Shippers in these sectors can now negotiate better rates with a motivated carrier.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[New Year, New FedEx Freight]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/new-year-new-fedex-freight</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx plans to spin off its freight division as a new public company within 18 months. Here is what this corporate split means for parcel and freight shippers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon Bucks Carrier Trend by NOT Increasing Its Rates]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-bucks-carrier-trend-by-not-increasing-its-rates</link>
      <description><![CDATA[While UPS, FedEx, and USPS all raised rates for 2025, Amazon froze its US seller fees and even cut some. Here's what the fee freeze means for shippers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines-Hot Off the Press]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/2025-holiday-shipping-deadlines-hot-off-the-press</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS, FedEx, and USPS have published 2024 holiday shipping deadlines—here are the key cutoff dates to guarantee delivery before Christmas for every major service.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS shocks Wall Street (in a good way)]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-shocks-wall-street-in-a-good-way</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS Q3 2024 revenue reached $22.2B, up 5.6%, beating Wall Street estimates. Learn what drove the rebound and what it means for your shipping contract.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS follows FedEx's lead... with an expensive twist]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-follows-fedexs-lead-with-an-expensive-twist</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS rolls out its 5.9% rate increase on December 23, 2024 — two weeks before FedEx — stacking on top of active holiday surcharges already hitting your invoices.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[fdx for all... but will it save you $$?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fdx-for-all-but-will-it-save-you-dollardollar</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's fdx platform is now available to all US businesses, offering AI-powered shipping insights and returns automation—but it won't recover the refunds you're owed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Speed vs. savings: finding the FedEx sweet spot for your business]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/speed-vs-savings-finding-the-fedex-sweet-spot-for-your-business</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx FY2025 Q1 revenue fell $100M as businesses choose cheaper ground shipping—but contract negotiation can let you keep speed without sacrificing margins.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Open Your Wallets! FedEx Announced its 2025 Rate Hike]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/open-your-wallets-fedex-announced-its-2025-rate-hike</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx is raising rates 5.9% effective January 6, 2025, plus 5.5 pages of surcharge increases. Here is what shippers need to know before the deadline.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Do UPS and FedEx Owe Your Company Money? Most Likely!]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/do-ups-and-fedex-owe-your-company-money-most-likely</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx owe billions in refunds each year — but you must claim them. See what service failures qualify and why weekly parcel audits are essential.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS to Begin Slow-Rolling Rural Deliveries]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-to-begin-slow-rolling-rural-deliveries</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS began adding one day to rural deliveries in 2024 under its deferred program, consolidating shipments to specific zip codes to reduce delivery costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hide and PEAK: How to avoid demand charges]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/hide-and-peak-how-to-avoid-demand-charges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx and UPS calculate peak season surcharges using June shipping baselines — exceeding that threshold costs up to $8.25 per package. Here's how to avoid it.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx Announce 2024 Peak Demand Fees - Open Your Wallets]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-and-fedex-announce-2024-peak-demand-fees-open-your-wallets</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx revealed their 2024 peak demand surcharges in August. Here are the fee tiers, effective dates, and what shippers can do to offset the added costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS & FedEx Expedited Services Losing Ground to, well... Ground]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-and-fedex-expedited-services-losing-ground-to-well-ground</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx Ground now delivers 10M packages daily versus 6.3M for Express. Faster ground networks are making premium services redundant for many shippers' needs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Carriers Compete, You Win]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/carriers-compete-you-win</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx and UPS are now extending discounts to small and mid-sized businesses for the first time. Here's how to take advantage before the market shifts back.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Y2K is SO 2000... Queue CrowdStrike]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/y2k-is-so-2000-queue-crowdstrike</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The July 2024 CrowdStrike outage hit UPS and FedEx two days after Prime Day, when $14.2B in online sales had generated a surge in packages needing delivery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[25 Year UPS Veteran Assumes the Mantle of CFO]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/25-year-ups-veteran-assumes-the-mantle-of-cfo</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Brian Dykes, a 25-year UPS veteran, steps in as CFO as UPS targets $92–$94.5B in revenue for 2024 through its Better and Bolder strategy to boost productivity.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[One Truck, One Label, One FedEx]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/one-truck-one-label-one-fedex</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx completed its Ground and Express consolidation into a single network on June 1, 2024, targeting $2 billion in savings as 75% of all stops are now residential.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Mulls Sale of FedEx Freight]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-mulls-sale-of-fedex-freight</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx is reviewing a potential sale or spinoff of its Freight division — the highest-revenue LTL carrier — as it pursues $4 billion in DRIVE cost reductions.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Takes $800M Loss on Coyote Logistics Sale]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-takes-dollar800m-loss-on-coyote-logistics-sale</link>
      <description><![CDATA[On June 23, UPS announced its plans to sell its leading global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, Coyote Logistics, to RXO. Less than a decade after acquirin]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Get Ready to Spend More for First Class Postage]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/get-ready-to-spend-more-for-first-class-postage</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you heard about the upcoming price increases from the United States Postal Service (USPS)? On May 10, USPS filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Goodbye USPS, Hello FedEx Changes]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/goodbye-usps-hello-fedex-changes</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's USPS air cargo contract ends September 2024, freeing it to reshape its network. Here's what the transition means for your shipping costs and refunds.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Natural Disasters vs. Money-Back Guarantees]]></title>
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      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/the-weather-is-heating-up-and-so-are-fuel-surcharges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS raised fuel surcharges 50 basis points in April 2024 and FedEx followed with 100 in May—here's what changed and how to push back against the rising fees.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS reports a 5th consecutive quarterly decline]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-reports-a-5th-consecutive-quarterly-decline</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS recorded five consecutive quarterly revenue declines by Q1 2024—driven by Teamsters labor costs and the Amazon glide-down—while aiming for 2026 growth.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon Surpasses UPS in Parcel Volume]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-surpasses-ups-in-parcel-volume</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon Logistics grew 15.7% in 2023 as UPS fell 10.3% and FedEx fell 6.1%. That volume shift gives shippers leverage to renegotiate carrier contracts right now.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The End of Free Shipping? 5 Strategies for E-commerce Retailers]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/the-end-of-free-shipping</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With 82% of shoppers prioritizing free shipping, rising carrier surcharges are forcing e-commerce retailers to rethink how they offer and afford free delivery.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[New UPS & FedEx Urban Delivery Surcharges: 2024 Impact Analysis]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-and-fedex-surcharges-coming-to-an-urban-center-near-you</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx are adding new delivery area surcharges of up to $5.85 per package across 82 ZIP codes in Boston, NYC, Chicago, and Los Angeles in 2024.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS to replace FedEx as USPS primary air cargo carrier]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-to-replace-fedex-as-usps-primary-air-cargo-carrier</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS won the USPS air cargo contract from FedEx, costing FedEx $2 billion annually and giving shippers strong leverage to renegotiate their FedEx rates.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx exceeds analysts expectations with Q3 earnings report]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-exceeds-analysts-expectations-with-q3-earnings-report</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx beat Q3 2024 EPS estimates by $0.41 and secured $550M in DRIVE savings, on track for its $1.8B cost-reduction target as it consolidates into one entity.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx and Amazon Playing Nice Again?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-and-amazon-playing-nice-again</link>
      <description><![CDATA[The real winners are the carriers contracted to transport approximately $75 billion worth of holiday returns. And that's only a tiny window of time. The US Depa]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will we see a FedEx strike this year?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/will-we-see-a-fedex-strike-this-year</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx pilots rejected their 2024 contract over pay and quality-of-life gaps with passenger airlines, but the Railway Labor Act makes a full pilot strike unlikely.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Celebrates 24th Year on Fortune's Most Admired]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-celebrates-24th-year-on-fortunes-most-admired</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx earned its 24th consecutive spot on Fortune's Most Admired list. Here's the strategy behind the honor and how to ship FedEx without paying a premium.]]></description>
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      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-deepens-discounts-for-walmart-sellers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx cut rates for Walmart's third-party sellers in 2024. Soft shipping demand means any shipper can negotiate meaningfully lower carrier rates right now.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are the robots taking UPS jobs amid 12,000-person layoff?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/are-the-robots-taking-ups-jobs-amid-12000-person-layoff</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In the wake of UPS's announcement it would cut 12,000 jobs in 2024, aided by AI, one can't help but wonder whether we're living the plot of a science fiction mo]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Congrats to the Kansas City Chiefs... and UPS]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/congrats-to-the-kansas-city-chiefs-and-ups</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS stock jumped 5% after its Q4 2023 earnings call, where it announced 12,000 layoffs. Cost-cutting momentum makes now a strong time to renegotiate rates.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Service Guarantee Reinstated! ...but not the one you're looking for]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/service-guarantee-reinstated-but-not-the-one-youre-looking-for</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx reinstated money-back guarantees for 2-Day AM service only in early 2024—popular services like Ground, Express, and SameDay City remain suspended.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS loses $25 million — and it's their own fault]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/usps-loses-25-million-and-its-their-own-fault</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A USPS audit found $25 million lost in Parcel Return Service pricing errors. See how carrier billing mistakes like this may be costing your company money too.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[A new year, a new design: FedEx's Tricolor network]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/a-new-year-a-new-design-fedexs-tricolor-network</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's Tricolor air network redesign uses Purple, Orange, and White layers to cut costs and drive $4 billion in DRIVE efficiency savings by fiscal year 2025.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[fdx: first-of-its-kind commerce platform or following Amazon's footsteps?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fdx-first-of-its-kind-commerce-platform-or-following-amazons-footsteps</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's fdx platform unifies logistics, delivery estimates, and returns into one data-driven dashboard—but Amazon has offered similar tools to sellers since 2022.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Three tips to save money on shipping in 2024]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/three-tips-to-save-money-on-shipping-in-2024</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Automated parcel audits, contract renegotiation, and expert guidance are the three most effective ways to reduce UPS and FedEx shipping costs in 2024.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx leapfrogs UPS in the fuel surcharge race]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-leapfrogs-ups-in-the-fuel-surcharge-race</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx quietly changed its Ground fuel surcharge formula in December 2023, applying a 16% rate at a lower diesel price than UPS—and the difference adds up fast.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon eclipses UPS and FedEx delivery volume]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-eclipses-ups-and-fedex-delivery-volume</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon is on pace to deliver 5.9 billion packages in 2023, surpassing both UPS and FedEx. Here is what this market shift means for your shipping rates.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Freight downturn: bad for carriers, but good for shippers?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/freight-downturn-bad-for-carriers-but-good-for-shippers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A freight recession is squeezing carriers into negotiation mode. Shippers who act now can lock in 20–30% lower parcel rates before market conditions shift.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[USPS 2024 rate hikes mirroring those by FedEx and UPS]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/usps-2024-rate-hikes-mirroring-those-by-fedex-and-ups</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS filed 2024 rate increases of 4–9% across key services starting January 21, with no fuel surcharges—making it a competitive alternative to FedEx and UPS.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS introduces Hyperlocal service for next day delivery]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-introduces-hyperlocal-service-for-next-day-delivery</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS launched Hyperlocal in October 2023 for metro next-day B2B and B2C delivery. Learn what the service offers and how to get refunds when shipments run late.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx encourages pilots to fly for American Airlines subsidiary]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-encourages-pilots-to-fly-for-american-airlines-subsidiary</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx has 700 surplus pilots and volumes near 2019 lows — a sign that carrier demand is soft and shippers can negotiate lower contract rates right now.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Navigating Global Supply Chain Risk Amidst Middle East Conflicts]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/navigating-global-supply-chain-risk-amidst-middle-east-conflicts</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Middle East instability threatens 48% of global oil reserves and Suez Canal routes — and why supply chain risk management is now a top business priority.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx 2023 Holiday Schedules]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-and-fedex-2023-holiday-schedules</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan ahead for guaranteed holiday delivery: FedEx's last Ground Economy ship date is December 13, and UPS's final 3 Day Select deadline is December 19, 2023.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Pendulum Swings Towards Shippers]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/the-pendulum-swings-towards-shippers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite the pair's public stance that it would remain firm on these demand charges, major retailers report receiving offers of savings on transport costs from t]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Peak...er, DEMAND Surcharges 2023 - Who's In? Who's Out?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/peak-er-demand-surcharges-2023-whos-in-whos-out</link>
      <description><![CDATA[For 2023 peak season, FedEx and UPS both kept demand surcharges up to $7.50 per package, while USPS opted out by converting seasonal workers to career staff.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The carriers are preparing for the holidays... Are you?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/the-carriers-are-preparing-for-the-holidays-are-you</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers for the 2023 holidays while FedEx suspended all money-back guarantees during peak—here's what that means for your shipments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-2024-rate-increase-defies-predictions</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS chose a 5.9% GRI for 2024 to retain customers, but demand surcharges added separately could cost shippers far more than that headline rate suggests.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The shipping secret that saves Fortune 500 companies millions]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/the-shipping-secret-that-saves-fortune-500-companies-millions</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx and UPS contracts can be renegotiated at any time. Expert-led negotiations typically lower shipping costs by 20–30%, even without a Fortune 500 budget.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx announces 2024 rate increase]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-announces-2024-rate-increase</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx set a 5.9% GRI for 2024, down from 2023's record 6.9%. Rebranded "demand" surcharges now apply year-round, not just during peak holiday shipping windows.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-shipping-should-ups-and-fedex-be-worried</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon Shipping launched a deferred ground delivery service for marketplace sellers, putting fresh pressure on UPS and FedEx for cost-sensitive e-commerce volume.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[“We miss you. Please come back” - UPS]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/we-miss-you-please-come-back-ups</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS lost 1.2 million parcels per day in Q2 2023 during Teamsters uncertainty and is now pulling out all the stops to win back volume ahead of peak season 2023.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Should we worry about a FedEx strike next?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/should-we-worry-about-a-fedex-strike-next</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx pilots rejected a new contract 57% to 43% in 2023, but the Railway Labor Act prevents strikes in the airline industry, keeping service uninterrupted.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Goodbye Yellow Freight Company]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/goodbye-yellow-freight-company</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Yellow Freight's 2023 bankruptcy—the largest trucking failure in history—eliminated 30,000 jobs and may reduce LTL spare capacity from 20% to 10% industry-wide.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS & Teamsters Reach Historic 2023 Labor Deal: Strike Averted]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-strike-averted-in-the-nick-of-time</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and Teamsters reached a historic 5-year, $30 billion agreement just days before strike deadline, averting a potential $7 billion hit to the US economy.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Teamsters and the #HotUnionSummer]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-teamsters-and-the-hotunionsummer</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With 340,000 Teamsters and no deal in sight in July 2023, a UPS strike threatened 25% of US parcel volume — here's what shippers needed to know to prepare.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The case against a UPS Teamsters strike]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/the-case-against-a-ups-teamsters-strike</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A UPS insider recounts how the 1997 Teamsters strike cost shipper trust for 15+ years—and why a repeat in 2023 would be even costlier for everyone involved.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx sees an unexpected ray of light in a dark tunnel]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-sees-an-unexpected-ray-of-light-in-a-dark-tunnel</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite a 10% revenue drop, FedEx improved ground margins and gained sales momentum from UPS labor uncertainty. Here is how shippers can benefit right now.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Are fast deliveries here to stay?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/are-fast-deliveries-here-to-stay</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Shipping times improved 31% from 2021 to 2023 — but on-time delivery rates fell to 80%, generating billions in unclaimed refunds that audits can recover.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx and UPS predicted to deliver inflation-fueled pricing]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-and-ups-predicted-to-deliver-inflation-fueled-pricing</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With CPI at 4.9%, FedEx and UPS are expected to raise 2024 rates about 5.9% — here's how dynamic pricing and contract renegotiation can protect your budget.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Strike Authorized: Now What?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-strike-authorized-now-what</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In 2023, Teamsters representing 340,000 UPS workers authorized a strike over two-tier pay, forced overtime, and heat safety. Here's what shippers need to know.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS & FedEx Guarantees Still Suspended...with Exceptions]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As of mid-2023, UPS and FedEx money-back guarantees remain largely suspended. Learn which services still have exceptions and how to maximize your refunds.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reduce your carbon footprint with FedEx]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/reduce-your-carbon-footprint-with-fedex</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx Sustainability Insights is a free tool tracking emissions data across all FedEx shipments — helping businesses report and reduce their carbon footprint.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dynamic pricing- a win-win for UPS and customers?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/dynamic-pricing-a-win-win-for-ups-and-customers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS is rolling out dynamic pricing via Deal Manager, achieving a 22-point win rate boost with SMBs in 2022—but the question is whether it benefits shippers too.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will robots take over the shipping industry?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/will-robots-take-over-the-shipping-industry</link>
      <description><![CDATA[AI is reshaping logistics with smarter routing and robotic fulfillment. Amazon's half-million robots prove the industry workforce is evolving, not disappearing.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS delivers a warning on economy and earnings]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-delivers-a-warning-on-economy-and-earnings</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS posted a 21.8% profit drop in Q1 2023 as retail sales slowed, and this industry-wide freight recession spans ocean shipping, trucking, and rail sectors globally.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Drone market growing: is it worth the price?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/drone-market-growing-is-it-worth-the-price</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Drone delivery reached $2.1B in 2023 and is forecast at $9.21B by 2027, but per-package costs remain higher than most ground alternatives — for now, at least.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx stock soars as new initiatives pay off]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-stock-soars-as-new-initiatives-pay-off</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx reversed its 2022 stock plunge with Q3 2023 earnings of $3.41 per share—beating estimates of $2.71—and announced a 44-cent quarterly dividend increase.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Declining e-commerce volume triggers distribution layoffs]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/declining-e-commerce-volume-triggers-distribution-layoffs</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon isn't alone. Other big e-commerce brands like Walmart, Wayfair, and eBay are cutting operating costs and personnel expenses with layoffs, too. As inflati]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dynamic pricing: the secret to FedEx's $150 million profit]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/dynamic-pricing-the-secret-to-fedexs-150-million-profit</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's dynamic pricing generated $150 million in FY2023 Q3 profits — but the same system that overcharges customers won't automatically issue refunds.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon Following the Leaders...Again]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-following-the-leaders-again</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon Air is consolidating around four major hubs—mirroring FedEx and UPS—as it builds the infrastructure needed to support a competitive next-day delivery network.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[As a UPS Strike Looms, FedEx Sets a Deadline]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/as-a-ups-strike-looms-fedex-sets-a-deadline</link>
      <description><![CDATA[With UPS's Teamsters contract expiring July 31, 2023, FedEx set a March 31 deadline urging UPS shippers to switch and secure priority capacity before a strike.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx DRIVE paves the path to $4 billion in savings]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-drive-paves-the-path-to-4-billion-in-savings</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's DRIVE program targets $4 billion in annualized cost savings by FY2025 through automation, infrastructure cuts, and the Network 2.0 consolidation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Shuts Down SameDay City]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-shuts-down-sameday-city</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx shut down SameDay City on March 31, 2023, as part of its Network 2.0 consolidation strategy—here's what same-day shippers need to know about alternatives.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Status of Drone Deliveries in 2023]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/status-of-drone-deliveries-in-2023</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Only 2,000 drone deliveries happen daily in the US due to FAA restrictions. Here's what 2023 regulatory updates could mean for the future of drone delivery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Extends Peak Surcharges Past the Holidays]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-extends-peak-surcharges-past-the-holidays</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS replaced temporary peak surcharges with permanent 'demand' surcharges in January 2023, adding $3.50–$40 per qualifying package with no end date announced.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[3 Shipping Resolutions: How to save money in 2023]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/3-shipping-resolutions-how-to-save-money-in-2023</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Three shipping resolutions for 2023: renegotiate your contract, use parcel audits to capture late-delivery refunds, and bookmark a trusted industry news source.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can FedEx Save Ground Economy?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/can-fedex-save-ground-economy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx Ground Economy volumes fell 15% in 2022 after SmartPost integration costs triggered rate hikes and drove a mass shipper exodus to UPS and DHL Express.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Can Congress Avoid a Rail Strike?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Why are the railroad workers threatening to strike? In September, the White House brokered a tentative agreement between rail companies and unions which include]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[TikTok fulfillment to rival Amazon, FedEx, and UPS?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/tiktok-fulfillment-to-rival-amazon-fedex-and-ups</link>
      <description><![CDATA[TikTok is building in-house fulfillment centers to support its merchants and creators, but it poses little near-term threat to B2B parcel carriers like UPS or FedEx.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Monkey See Monkey Do - UPS Matches FedEx Increase]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/monkey-see-monkey-do-ups-matches-fedex-increase</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS announced a 6.9% rate increase for 2023—its highest ever—matching FedEx despite $24.2B in Q3 revenue and a 7.5% jump in consolidated operating profit.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Don’t Miss Santa’ Sleigh: 2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/dont-miss-santa-sleigh-2022-holiday-shipping-deadlines</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Miss the 2022 holiday shipping deadlines and your customers miss Christmas. Here are the last ship dates for FedEx and UPS domestic ground and express services.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Announces 6.9% Rate Increase For 2023]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-announces-69-rate-increase-for-2023</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's 2023 average rate hike of 6.9% is the steepest in company history and includes a new $13.25/package remote area surcharge starting January 30, 2023.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Stock Drop 2022: Market Value Loss & Cost-Saving Measures]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedexs-very-bad-terrible-no-good-day</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx lost $11 billion in market value in one day in September 2022—its worst drop since 1987—after withdrawing guidance amid a steep global volume decline.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon joins UPS and FedEx in assessing peak season surcharges]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-joins-ups-and-fedex-in-assessing-peak-season-surcharges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon added holiday peak surcharges in 2022 at $0.35 average per FBA item — confirming that peak-season pricing by all major carriers is now a permanent norm.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Christmas in September Courtesy of FedEx]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/christmas-in-september-courtesy-of-fedex</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx’s 2022 peak surcharges begin October 31 — two months earlier than usual — with per-package fees up to $7 during the highest-volume holiday weeks.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Network 2.0 - A New Era For FedEx]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/network-20-a-new-era-for-fedex</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx Network 2.0 merges Freight, Ground, and Express into co-located stations to cut 100 facilities and reduce all pickup and delivery routes by 10% by 2027.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Say Goodbye to Sundays?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx cut Sunday deliveries from 95% to 80% of the US market in 2022 due to falling e-commerce volume and rising fuel costs for contracted service providers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Would Gas Tax Holiday Help Shipping Costs?]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A gas tax holiday would effectively lower the at-pump cost of fuel, leaving more money in Americans’ pockets over the summer. However, this action alone won’t r]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will UPS & FedEx hike rates to offset declining e-comm volume?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/will-ups-and-fedex-hike-rates-to-offset-declining-e-comm-volume</link>
      <description><![CDATA[E-commerce sales fell 1.8% year-over-year in April 2022 as shoppers returned to stores—and UPS and FedEx may hike parcel rates to compensate for lost volume.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will Amazon's Buy With Prime Replace UPS and FedEx?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/will-amazons-buy-with-prime-replace-ups-and-fedex</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon's Buy with Prime lets third-party sellers offer Prime fulfillment on their own sites, but no contract means Amazon can raise fees without warning at any time.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Warehouse Shortage Latest Crack in Supply Chain Armor]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/warehouse-shortage-latest-crack-in-supply-chain-armor</link>
      <description><![CDATA[We’re facing supply chain uncertainty, while yearly global eCommerce sales are expected to hit $5 trillion for the first time in history. This perfect storm cre]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Shanghai's COVID lockdowns set to impact global supply chain]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/shanghais-covid-lockdowns-set-to-impact-global-supply-chain</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Shanghai's COVID lockdowns halted 20% of China's exports and led UPS and FedEx to suspend all inbound services to the region, with 477 ships waiting offshore.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Drones and other innovations shaking up parcel deliveries]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/drones-and-other-innovations-shaking-up-parcel-deliveries</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Three innovations are reshaping parcel delivery: FedEx cargo drones for middle-mile freight, UPS electric bikes, and Wing's commercial drone launch in Dallas.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cue the Crazy Fuel Surcharges]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/cue-the-crazy-fuel-surcharges</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Diesel jumped from $4.06 to $5.13 per gallon in just one month in 2022. See how surging fuel costs are driving FedEx and UPS fuel surcharges to record highs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sending Hope To Ukraine]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/sending-hope-to-ukraine</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Can I send packages to Ukraine, Russia, or Belarus? No. Both UPS and FedEx have suspended shipments to and from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. FedEx released the]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx again keeping its promise on overnight deliveries]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[FedEx reinstated its money-back guarantee for select Express services on January 17, 2022, but Ground, Freight, and most other services still lack any coverage.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Not nICE: service guarantees and winter weather delays]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/not-nice-service-guarantees-and-winter-weather-delays</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's money-back guarantee excludes weather delays — but audit software can detect when carriers cite weather to deny your refund on a late delivery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Omicron surge impacted FedEx on-time delivery]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/omicron-surge-impacted-fedex-on-time-delivery</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Omicron staffing shortages led FedEx to suspend domestic freight in 2022, but reinstated service guarantees mean shippers can now claim refunds for late deliveries.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS & Post Office Holiday Performance Better Than Expected - FedEx? Not So Much]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-and-post-office-holiday-performance-better-than-expected-fedex-not-so-much</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx delivered only 88.2% of packages on time in 2021, down from 95.1% in 2020, while UPS and USPS outperformed expectations during the holiday season.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will Parcel Refunds Return in 2022?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/will-parcel-refunds-return-in-2022</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx reinstated partial service guarantees in April 2021 but suspended them again by November. Here's what shippers can do while GSRs remain in limbo.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2022 Rate Increase Might Cost More Than You Expect]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/2022-rate-increase-might-cost-more-than-you-expect</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS's 5.9% 2022 GRI becomes 10.25% after surcharges. FedEx's same headline rate hits 12.86% — and Ground Economy customers face an average 26% cost increase.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Don’t miss Santa’s sleigh: UPS and FedEx holiday deadlines]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/dont-miss-santas-sleigh-ups-and-fedex-holiday-deadlines</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan your 2021 holiday shipping strategy using the firm FedEx and UPS domestic deadlines—the most challenging peak season in recent memory demands early action.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Matches FedEx's 2022 Rate Increase]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-matches-fedexs-2022-rate-increase</link>
      <description><![CDATA[A record breaking year for UPS At the end of October, UPS announced its best year yet-- and we still have two months to go. Both consolidated operating profits ]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx set to spend $100 million to increase safety]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-set-to-spend-100-million-to-increase-safety</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Safety equipment to improve drivers' visibility Bloomberg shared a statement from FedEx, which explains, “As e-commerce continues to drive substantial growth in]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[It's not you, it's them. Shipping costs on the rise]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/its-not-you-its-them-shipping-costs-on-the-rise</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's 5.9% rate hike for 2022 is its largest in a decade. When surcharges are included, the effective increase for most shippers reaches 12.86% — not 5.9%.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon Increases Its Logistics Capabilities - Should UPS and FedEx Be Afraid?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-increases-its-logistics-capabilities-should-ups-and-fedex-be-afraid</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon's UK logistics-as-a-service launch signals a US expansion. For UPS and FedEx, lost Amazon parcel volume is the near-term threat — not direct competition.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Announces 2021 Peak Surcharges For Residential]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-announces-2021-peak-surcharges-for-residential</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx’s 2021 peak surcharges hit high-volume residential shippers with per-package fees from $1.15 to $6.00 calculated using a complex Peaking Factor formula.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Follows FedEx's Fuel Surcharge Increase]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-follows-fedexs-fuel-surcharge-increase</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS raised fuel surcharges from a 6.25–9.25% range to 7.75–10.75% in 2021—a 1% increase across the board—matching FedEx's earlier hike on the same services.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Mulls Joining Same-Day Delivery Crowd]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-mulls-joining-same-day-delivery-crowd</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS is quietly piloting same-day delivery via Roadie's 200,000-driver network as it eyes a crowdsourced entry into a market worth $20 billion by 2027.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[First Class Mail Poised For A Downgrade]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/first-class-mail-poised-for-a-downgrade</link>
      <description><![CDATA[USPS's 10-year plan will slow First-Class Mail for most 3-day senders. Twenty-one state AGs are challenging the change, citing risks to election mail delivery.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Follows FedEx Down The Peak Surcharge Path]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-follows-fedex-down-the-peak-surcharge-path</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS doubled its Additional Handling fee to $6 and raised its Large Package Surcharge to $60, following FedEx's lead on 2021 peak shipping fee increases.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Drops (and Reinstates) 1,400 Customers]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-drops-and-reinstates-1400-customers</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx abruptly dropped 1,400 freight customers on June 14, 2021 to control capacity, then reversed course just one week later after backlash from major retailers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Combating Last Mile Delivery Issues]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/combating-last-mile-delivery-issues</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Last-mile delivery failures cost e-commerce retailers $216,171 on average. Here are three practical ways to reduce failed deliveries and cut shipping costs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[FedEx Moves Goalposts on "Peak" Surcharges June 21st]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/fedex-moves-goalposts-on-peak-surcharges-june-21st</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx doubled its residential peak surcharge to $0.60 per package starting June 21, 2021, and added new fees on handling and fuel that affect most shippers.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Elevating Shipping to a Marketing Strategy]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/elevating-shipping-to-a-marketing-strategy</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Thirty-six percent of shoppers abandon carts over shipping costs. Free shipping and branded packaging can turn your fulfillment into a customer retention tool.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How the Shipping Industry Is Incorporating Tech to Reduce Costs]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/how-the-shipping-industry-is-incorporating-tech-to-reduce-costs</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Blockchain offers secure, transparent shipping tracking with real-time data across distributed networks]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[LTL Rates Showing No Signs of Relief]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ltl-rates-showing-no-signs-of-relief</link>
      <description><![CDATA[LTL rates are under pressure from driver shortages and pandemic demand. Contracting with multiple carriers is the best strategy to secure stable pricing.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx Reinstate Service Guarantees (...well, Almost)]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-and-fedex-reinstate-service-guarantees-well-almost</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx reinstated delivery guarantees in April 2021 for overnight only. Ground and most domestic services are still excluded—leaving shippers exposed.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Walmart+ vs. Amazon Prime - Time for Amazon Sellers  to Pull the Trigger?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/walmart-vs-amazon-prime-time-for-amazon-sellers-to-pull-the-trigger</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Walmart+ launched at $98 annually with zero seller setup or listing fees, giving Amazon sellers a compelling lower-cost alternative backed by Walmart's retail reach.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Electrified Delivery]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/electrified-delivery</link>
      <description><![CDATA[90% of fleet managers see EVs as inevitable, but battery supply chain risks and raw material shortages could slow FedEx and UPS electrification plans.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lessons From Amazon's Pandemic Response]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/lessons-from-amazons-pandemic-response</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon invested $11.5 billion in pandemic fulfillment and grew 2020 earnings to $125.6 billion — proving that prioritizing customer experience pays off.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pandemic Provides Lessons in Fulfillment Flexibility]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/pandemic-provides-lessons-in-fulfillment-flexibility</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon’s 2020 non-essential warehouse ban stranded inventory for 1.9 million sellers—exposing why relying on a single fulfillment method is a costly business risk.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Online Shopping Boom Here to Stay?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/online-shopping-boom-here-to-stay</link>
      <description><![CDATA[E-commerce made 10 years of advances in just eight weeks during COVID-19, and 77% of new online shoppers say they plan to keep shopping online going forward.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/online-shopping-boom-here-to-stay</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ship From Store The Future of Retail Distribution?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ship-from-store-the-future-of-retail-distribution</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Ship-from-store turns every retail location into a fulfillment hub, cutting delivery mileage and costs — DICK'S saw 100% sales growth after adopting the model.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/ship-from-store-the-future-of-retail-distribution</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[Will UPS and FedEx Ditch Guarantees Forever?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/will-ups-and-fedex-ditch-guarantees-forever</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx suspended delivery guarantees in March 2020, holding them into 2021. Learn what shippers can do when carriers remove their refund protections.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/will-ups-and-fedex-ditch-guarantees-forever</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[Covid's Impact on Residential Permanent?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/covids-impact-on-residential-permanent</link>
      <description><![CDATA[How pandemic behavior shifts are still influencing residential and commercial delivery volumes]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/covids-impact-on-residential-permanent</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Money Still: How Surcharges Impact Your Shipping Budget]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/the-money-still</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Carrier rate announcements hide the real impact: surcharges for packages over 50 lbs soared 20%+, and the dim weight divisor drop inflates billed weight too.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parcel Audit Trends For 2020]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/parcel-audit-trends-for-2020</link>
      <description><![CDATA[In 2020, carriers began fighting refund claims harder while surcharges grew more complex. Here are the two key parcel audit trends every shipper must know.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/parcel-audit-trends-for-2020</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[4 Questions To Ask When Choosing A Parcel Audit Company]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/4-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-parcel-audit-company</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Choosing a parcel audit company? These four questions help you pick a human-backed, scalable vendor with the integrations and reporting your business needs.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/4-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-parcel-audit-company</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[2019 Parcel Shipping Trends: A Year In Review]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/2019-parcel-shipping-trends-a-year-in-review</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx and UPS dropped large-package AHS thresholds to 50 lbs for a second year in 2019, while UPS earned the first FAA Part 135 drone delivery certification.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS 2020 Rate Increase: Key Trends And Takeaways]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-2020-rate-increase-key-trends-and-takeaways</link>
      <description><![CDATA[When breaking down the increase by service level and zone in the chart above, two areas stand out in specific. First off, 2nd and 3rd day shipments will see ove]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[4 Questions To Ask Before Choosing A Parcel Audit Provider]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/4-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-parcel-audit-provider</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Not all parcel audit software is equal. These 4 questions help you evaluate providers on human follow-up, carrier coverage, integrations, and reporting quality.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/4-questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-parcel-audit-provider</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reverse Logistics: Maximizing Discounts On Returns]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/reverse-logistics-maximizing-discounts-on-returns</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Most FedEx shippers miss Returns Manager discounts because reps claim Recipient Billing is enough — but RM covers the vast majority of actual return shipments.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/reverse-logistics-maximizing-discounts-on-returns</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[4 Costs You Can Cut Out of Your Next UPS and Fedex Invoice]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/4-costs-you-can-cut-out-of-your-next-ups-and-fedex-invoice</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Cut shipping costs by auditing your UPS and FedEx invoices. Learn how to address overused declared value, third-party billing, pickup fees, and address corrections.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="true">https://shiprx.com/blog/4-costs-you-can-cut-out-of-your-next-ups-and-fedex-invoice</guid>
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      <title><![CDATA[5 Benefits Of Effective Parcel Oversight]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/5-benefits-of-effective-parcel-oversight</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Parcel oversight gives shippers delivery visibility, faster issue resolution, and data insights that cut costs and improve customer satisfaction consistently.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Drone Approval: What Does It Mean For The Industry]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-drone-approval-what-does-it-mean-for-the-industry</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS earned a Full Part 135 drone certification for nationwide cargo flights, but one-pilot-per-drone rules and FAA residential rules still limit deployment.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[How Will Fedex 2020 Rate Increase Affect Your Company?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/how-will-fedex-2020-rate-increase-affect-your-company</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx's 4.9% average 2020 rate increase hits harder for long-zone express shippers, large packages, and residential deliveries—actual impact may reach 6–8%.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[4 Benefits Of Effective Reverse Logistics Management]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/4-benefits-of-effective-reverse-logistics-management</link>
      <description><![CDATA[E-commerce returns are 5x more likely than in-store. Learn how proactive reverse logistics management cuts costs, reduces waste, and builds customer loyalty.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[4 Costs To Consider When Choosing A Distribution Center Location]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/4-costs-to-consider-when-choosing-a-distribution-center-location</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Choosing a distribution center location? Don't overlook inbound freight, labor availability, state tax exposure, and geography-related operational risk.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[UPS Discontinues Holiday Surcharges For 2019]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/ups-discontinues-holiday-surcharges-for-2019</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS dropped all 2019 holiday peak surcharges, citing a major network expansion including 20 new aircraft, improved sorting capacity, and 10,000 new Access Points.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Correcting The Future]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/correcting-the-future</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx charge $16 per address correction, even for trivial typos. Proactive validation and weekly parcel audits can prevent these recurring charges.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why You Aren't Using A Parcel Audit Service]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/why-you-arent-using-a-parcel-audit-service</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Most shippers skip parcel audits for four predictable reasons. Here's why each excuse is wrong—and why data insights typically outweigh refunds by 2 to 3 times.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Stealthy Shipping Mistakes Costing Your Company Thousands (Or More).]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/stealthy-shipping-mistakes-costing-your-company-thousands-or-more</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Three common shipping mistakes—short-zone air, wrong FedEx ground network, and over-declared value—can silently drain tens of thousands of dollars from your budget.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[2019 Rate Increases Announced]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/2019-rate-increases-announced</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx both raised average rates 4.9% for 2019, but surcharge hikes—especially large package fees up nearly 100%—make the true impact far higher.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Home (Delivery) Field Advantage]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/home-delivery-field-advantage</link>
      <description><![CDATA[FedEx surcharge discounts only apply to Home Delivery — not Ground — so mismanifested residential shipments can inflate your shipping spend by up to 11%.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Parcel Negotiation Tip #1 - Know Thyself]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/parcel-negotiation-tip-1-know-thyself</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS and FedEx know your shipping data better than you do. Learn how to build a spend profile and close the information gap before your next carrier negotiation.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Amazon's New Delivery Network: Impact on Carriers & Regionals]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/amazon-goes-almost-all-in</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Amazon's Prime-branded delivery vans signal a major strategic shift that threatens regional carriers more than UPS or FedEx — and it is just the beginning.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What If UPS Employees Strike?]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/what-if-ups-employees-strike</link>
      <description><![CDATA[280,000 UPS Teamsters voted to authorize a strike in 2018—learn what the 1997 stoppage cost, why a repeat is unlikely, and how to protect your supply chain now.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mad (Over) Max]]></title>
      <link>https://shiprx.com/blog/mad-overmax</link>
      <description><![CDATA[UPS is raising its Over Maximum Limits charge to $650 and introducing a new Shipping Charge Audit Fee — here is what both changes mean for your bottom line.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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