Sep 24, 2024 · 2 min read

Speed vs. savings: finding the FedEx sweet spot for your business

In today's fast-paced environment, everyone wants things yesterday. While speedy shipping can be a competitive advantage, it can also come with a hefty price tag.

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

Sep 17, 2024 · 2 min read

Open Your Wallets! FedEx Announced its 2025 Rate Hike

On September 13, the carrier announced its 2025 rate hikes, which will take effect on January 6 with an average increase of 5.9%

Todd ShipRx Partner

Sep 10, 2024 · 2 min read

Do UPS and FedEx Owe Your Company Money? Most Likely!

If you're a FedEx or UPS customer, you're likely aware of their service guarantees. After all, what good is paying for a service if the brand doesn't stand by its promise to deliver? But what exactly does the service guarantee cover? And how is it possible that billions of dollars of refunds go unclaimed every year?

Mike ShipRx Partner

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