Jun 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Ain't No Cure for the Summer Tariff Blues

As a result of President Trump's desire to reshore U.S. manufacturing and increase revenues on imports, tariff rates hit their highest level in more than 100 years, increasing from 2.5% to an estimated 27%. Even businesses that didn't expect tariffs to impact them are feeling the pain of increased material costs, customs delays, administrative burdens, and shipping surprises.

Loretta Operations & Strategy

Jun 17, 2025 · 2 min read

Shipping Smarter: DHL Becomes a Key Shopify Partner

Did you hear that? Shopify sellers just let out a collective cheer. As of May 26, DHL is pre-integrated into the Shopify Shipping platform.

Todd ShipRx Partner

Jun 10, 2025 · 2 min read

Following the Leader Again - FedEx Matches UPS Rate Changes

In the ever-evolving world of logistics, it's often a game of "follow the leader"— especially when it comes to shipping rates. Recently, FedEx has followed in the footsteps of its rival, UPS, by implementing its own set of increased charges.

James Founding Partner

Jun 2, 2025 · 2 min read

Is USPS' Priority Mail Next Day a True Alternative to UPS and FedEx Overnight Services?

Priority Mail Next Day means you can now get packages to customers and other businesses overnight if they're within 150 miles of USPS's 60 regional Processing and Distribution Centers throughout the US.

Brittany ShipRx Contributer

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