FedEx and UPS Rates

The annual rate adjustment season is upon us. FedEx announced its plans for a 5.9% average general rate increase (GRI), effective January 6, 2025. Shortly after, UPS followed suit, announcing an identical 5.9% rate increase. This UPS rate increase will raise the...

It’s that time of the year—FedEx recently announced its general rates increase (GRI). Effective January 6, 2025, the shipping giant will implement a 5.9% average general rate hike across its primary services, including FedEx Express, Ground, and Economy. This increase will apply to both U.S. domestic, export, and import services.  Prepare for the 2025 FedEx...

Editor's Note: Updates to this post will be made throughout Peak Shipping Season. Peak Shipping Season runs from September 2024 to January 2025 Every year there’s a spike in deliveries during the holidays. As a result, the carriers make adjustments to their networks. And to ensure they’re as profitable as ever, both UPS and FedEx...

FedEx One Rate is a simplified, flat-rate shipping option designed to maximize business performance while enhancing customer satisfaction.  This guide will delve into what makes FedEx One Rate a compelling choice for businesses and individuals alike, offering insights into its structure, benefits, and how it stands out from traditional shipping solutions. Understanding FedEx One Rate...

Parcel Auditing 101: Take Control of Your Invoices Shipping invoices frequently contain errors, and if you’re not analyzing yours for accuracy, you could be overlooking some serious savings. Smart businesses conduct regular parcel audits to optimize their shipping operations and ensure they’re not paying carriers a dollar more than they’re due.  Whether you send out...

In the modern global supply chain era, shipping and courier services are one of the fundamental building blocks. They support all ventures from giant corporations to small mom-and-pop businesses, and even just the average person trying to send packages out to loved ones for the holiday. FedEx and UPS are two of the biggest names...

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On Wednesday, April 5th, FedEx announced that they will be consolidating all their opcos (FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services, etc.) under the parent’s leadership umbrella, which is expected to be completed by June of 2024.  The operational efficiencies created by the mergers are estimated to save the company $4B in operating costs.  These savings...

Are you a parcel shipper feeling overwhelmed by the shipping industry's complexities, difficult-to-work-with carriers, and the always-rising costs to ship a package? You're not alone! Businesses are often left in the crossfire of balancing rising costs and ever-increasing customer expectations. In this article, we'll discuss 5 shipping-related headaches that businesses face and how Business Intelligence...