Announcement: ShipRx's 2025 General Rate Increase Report
Download NowRoss 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
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.
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.
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.
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