May 20, 2025 · 2 min read

After 2019 Breakup, Amazon and FedEx Rekindle Relationship

After breaking things off in 2019, Amazon and FedEx rekindle their relationship with FedEx supporting deliveries of heavy and bulky Amazon packages

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

May 13, 2025 · 2 min read

Amazon Goes Rural While FedEx and UPS Retreat

In previous years, UPS and FedEx have moved to reduce service in rural areas. Flying in the face of traditional carrier logic, Amazon recently announced that it would invest $4 billion by 2026 to expand its rural delivery network significantly.

Mike ShipRx Partner

May 6, 2025 · 3 min read

Don't Get Comfy: UPS Rates Rising Again

Less than six months after implementing their last rate increase, UPS is raising some of their rates again on June 2, 2025.

Todd ShipRx Partner

Apr 29, 2025 · 2 min read

Amazon and UPS Cooldown Looms: The Fallout Has Begun

In February, UPS announced that it would decrease the volume of Amazon parcels delivered by 50%. In the carrier's Q1 2025 earnings call, Executive Vice President and CFO Brian Dykes said that with the volume reduction, UPS is "undertaking the largest network reconfiguration in our history."

Loretta Operations & Strategy

Apr 25, 2025 · 2 min read

DHL Suspends US Imports Valued Over $800 From All Origins

Effective April 21, 2025, DHL Express has temporarily suspended global business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments exceeding $800 to the United States.

James Founding Partner

Apr 24, 2025 · 2 min read

UPS Addresses Import Tax Uncertainty with Global Checkout

Designed to eliminate import duty surprises for shoppers, UPS Global Checkout offers near-real-time updates to its system for policy changes, international tax laws, and duties and tariffs.

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Apr 22, 2025 · 2 min read

Parcel Booming But UPS and FedEx Not Feeling the Love

Last year, 23.8 billion parcels were shipped in the US, marking a 4% increase from 2023 and 50% growth since 2019. Consumers rely on parcel deliveries now more than ever, but FedEx and UPS are losing revenue.

Loretta Operations & Strategy

Apr 1, 2025 · 2 min read

USPS teams up with DOGE

Last month, US Postmaster General Louis DeJoy announced his resignation. Now, he's signed an agreement with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and the General Services Administration to discover cost-cutting possibilities.

Mike ShipRx Partner

Mar 25, 2025 · 2 min read

FedEx Again Lowers Profit Expectations

The parcel delivery industry is feeling the effects of today's volatile economic landscape. Concerns over tariffs that may spark a recession and trade war have businesses and consumers acting cautiously, leading FedEx to lower its full-year forecast for adjusted profit from $19-$20 to $18-$18.60.

Todd ShipRx Partner