Feb 5, 2026 · min read

Shipping Cost Spike: FedEx and UPS Update Additional Handling Charges

Last year, UPS and FedEx increased earnings by changing how they calculate dimensional weight. Instead of rounding down when the parcel’s measurement is less than 1/2 in., they began measuring up for every fraction.

James Founding Partner

Feb 2, 2026 · 3 min read

UPS Slashes 30,000 Jobs Related to Amazon Glide-Down

Last year, UPS cut 48,000 positions. The carrier isn’t done slashing its workforce yet.

Todd ShipRx Partner

Jan 27, 2026 · 2 min read

USPS Dimensional Changes Come With Hefty Noncompliance Fees

Shipping a small package with USPS? If you’re mailing the parcel today and it’s under 1 cubic foot or 22 inches in length, you don’t need to report its dimensions.

Mike ShipRx Partner

Jan 8, 2026 · 3 min read

USPS Postmarks: Fact vs. Myth

There are a lot of rumors flying around about postmarks and the United States Postal Service. You may read that the USPS just gave itself a pass to delay postmarking.

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Dec 29, 2025 · 3 min read

USPS Last-Mile Service Expanding in 2026

As the United States Postal Service opens its vast delivery network to a wider range of shippers, businesses of all sizes can now leverage the "last-mile" leader to achieve faster, more cost-effective deliveries in 2026.

James Founding Partner

Dec 19, 2025 · 3 min read

Happy Holidays from ShipRx (It’s Not Too Late to Ship!)

We’ve got good news for you, though. If you haven’t shipped your last-minute presents, there’s still time. In this post, we’ll share the drop-dead dates for FedEx and UPS delivery by Christmas Eve.

Todd ShipRx Partner

Dec 19, 2025 · 3 min read

Forget Elves: AI Delivering Big This Christmas

This year, FedEx’s 2025 Holiday Season E-Commerce Trends report shows that 97% of large US-based retailers will use AI to enhance the shopping experience for customers and retailers this holiday season

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Dec 18, 2025 · 3 min read

UPS Raises Its Fuel Surcharges— Again

If this headline feels a bit like déjà vu, it’s not you. UPS raised its fuel surcharges in March and May. Earlier this month, UPS announced its 2026 GRI and several other operational updates aimed at boosting revenue.

Mike ShipRx Partner

Nov 20, 2025 · 2 min read

USPS to Increase Parcel Rates up to 7.8% in January 2026

New Postmaster General, David Steiner, announced that the post office is increasing their rates as much as 7.8% in January to address their fiscal 2025 loss of $9B

Brittany ShipRx Contributer