Announcement: ShipRx's 2025 General Rate Increase Report
Download NowTo counteract the lower-than-expected attrition resulting from building closures and reduced revenue, UPS expanded the deadline for driver buyouts from July 31 to August 14 and introduced a buyout package for operations managers.
For the first time, the United States Postal Service has announced holiday surcharges for parcels shipped between 10/5 and 1/18/26, similar to surcharges implemented by UPS and FedEx for the last several years.
UPS follows FedEx's lead and will now round UP all measurements for dimensional weight calculation
Ross and Rachel from Friends apparently weren’t the only ones to get back together after a break. During its Q2 earnings call, UPS announced that the end of its contract with USPS for Ground Saver (formerly SurePost) may have been just a break, not a breakup.
Have you ever felt cheated opening a potato chip bag to find it’s mostly air? FedEx is the latest to join the club of companies charging more for less. Beginning August 18, the carrier is making changes to how it calculates dimensional weights. Spoiler alert: it’s in FedEx’s favor.
Over the past couple of years, shippers have held the power as parcel volume dropped following the pandemic surge. The balance of power has shifted lately as UPS and FedEx focus on higher margin packages.
FedEx pushed up its announcement about peak season demand charges by a month this year. Shippers should take advantage of the advanced notice to prepare as these fees are going to be felt WELL before seasonal volume ticks upward.
On July 3, UPS announced that, due to reconfigurations, all drivers are now eligible for a voluntary buyout offer, and the Teamsters union isn't having it.
FedEx's CEO provides an update on the status of Network 2.0 and what's next for its massive network overhaul
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