Sep 3, 2024 · 2 min read

UPS to Begin Slow-Rolling Rural Deliveries

Earlier this year, UPS went after profits in urban areas, asserting surcharges of $3.95 to $5.85 on packages within 82 urban zip codes. Now, the carrier is trying to save money with the expansion of its rural deferred program.

James Founding Partner

Aug 27, 2024 · 2 min read

Hide and PEAK: How to avoid demand charges

FedEx and UPS's peak season demand surcharges will be here in two months, but not everyone will be affected in the same way. For many, peak season invoices will look like business as usual. Others will pay a far higher price.

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Aug 20, 2024 · 2 min read

UPS and FedEx Announce 2024 Peak Demand Fees - Open Your Wallets

New year. Same message. UPS and FedEx have announced their 2024 demand surcharges, and shippers should prepare for a big surprise on upcoming invoices.

Todd ShipRx Partner

Aug 13, 2024 · 2 min read

UPS & FedEx Expedited Services Losing Ground to, well... Ground

With both carriers offering reliable ground options, why should anyone pay a premium for a dedicated 2-day or 3-day service if a ground option offers the same transit time?

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Aug 12, 2024 · 2 min read

Carriers Compete, You Win

UPS and FedEx are engaged in a battle for market share, and shippers are reaping the spoils

James Founding Partner

Jul 25, 2024 · 2 min read

Y2K is SO 2000... Queue CrowdStrike

Can you remember the panic that led up to the year 2000? The threat of Y2K was real, and many feared catastrophic mass IT outages. Thankfully, January 1, 2000, arrived without much fanfare. July 19, 2024, however, was a different story.

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Jul 16, 2024 · 2 min read

25 Year UPS Veteran Assumes the Mantle of CFO

Bryan Dykes to replace Brian Newman as CFO at UPS

Todd ShipRx Partner

Jul 15, 2024 · 2 min read

One Truck, One Label, One FedEx

On June 1, FedEx made the long-awaited transition to Network 2.0, an aspect of their DRIVE initiative that consolidates FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Services into a single air-ground network branded Federal Express Corporation.

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Jul 11, 2024 · 2 min read

FedEx Mulls Sale of FedEx Freight

The loss of USPS business. Merging Ground and Express. And now, a potential sale of its Freight business? It's been a big year for FedEx, and it's only July.

Todd ShipRx Partner