FedEx's Very Bad, Terrible, No Good Day

On Thursday, September 15, FedEx released its preliminary earnings report for the quarter that ended on August 31, and the numbers were worse than expected. In response, the value of the carrier’s stock shares dropped by more than 21%

Amazon joins UPS and FedEx in assessing peak season surcharges

A few months ago, we asked, “will Amazon Buy with Prime replace FedEx and UPS?” In that post, we cautioned shippers not to neglect their relationships with the major carriers quite yet. We’re not going to say, “I told

Christmas in September Courtesy of FedEx

If you’re like most Americans, summertime doesn’t end until Labor Day. Your weekends are full of pool days and evening barbecues, and you’re still working on your tan. The holidays are the last thing on everyone’s mind— everyone, that

Network 2.0: A new era for FedEx

All around the world, businesses are getting creative with the way their space is used outside of business hours. Some restaurants served as ghost kitchens when dine-in numbers dwindled due to the pandemic. Schools rent out their cafeteria for

FedEx cuts back on Sunday deliveries

FedEx announced last week that beginning August 15, they’ll suspend Sunday service to 15% of its customers. You may not even notice the change if you live in a city or a busy suburb. Sunday service there will remain

Is a gas tax holiday a panacea to lower shipping costs?

Since the beginning of the war on Ukraine, the price of fuel worldwide has skyrocketed. In the U.S., Americans are feeling an increase of around $2 per gallon. In response, President Biden called on Congress to suspend the federal

Will UPS & FedEx hike rates to offset declining e-comm volume?

In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, shops closed their doors. People went inside, opting for online shopping over brick-and-mortar experiences. Experts estimate that the pandemic was responsible for an additional $102.08 billion spent on

Will Amazon's Buy With Prime Replace UPS and FedEx?

In February of 2005, Amazon released its Prime service. For $79 per year, members would get free, unlimited two-day shipping on more than one million items. At the time, Amazon charged $9.48 for the two-day shipping of one book