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...
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2024
Sep 15
2024
2025 FedEx General Rate Increase
Posted: Sep 15, 2024
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...
Continue ReadingAug 16
2024
2024-2025 UPS & FedEx Peak Season Demand Surcharges
Posted: Aug 16, 2024
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...
Continue ReadingMar 10
2024
What is FedEx One Rate?
Posted: Mar 10, 2024
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...
Continue ReadingMar 05
2024
What is a Parcel Audit?
Posted: Mar 05, 2024
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...
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2023
FedEx vs UPS: What's The Difference
Posted: Nov 30, 2023
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...
Continue ReadingOct 18
2023
Understanding UPS Simple Rate
Posted: Oct 18, 2023
Navigating parcel shipping rates can be a headache for businesses operating in the e-commerce landscape. With seasonal shipping rate variations and surge pricing around the holidays, planning for shipping costs in your business model can feel like a moving target. This is why UPS Simple Rate is such a powerful tool for any delivery-oriented business....
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2023
What is UPS Surepost?
Posted: Oct 18, 2023
With increasing amounts of customers shopping from home, affordable shipping services are growing more competitive. According to UPS, 74% of US shoppers consider free shipping as a top consideration when making an online purchase. UPS’s answer to consumers’ expectations of affordable delivery is UPS SurePost, a low-cost shipping solution that collaborates with the USPS to...
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2023
A Guide to UPS Shipping Insurance
Posted: Oct 18, 2023
You’ve just ordered some coveted, expensive new tech from an online retailer. But excitement turns to horror as you open the box and realize that the stresses of transportation have damaged your new gadget. Or maybe you’ve been on the other end, a business owner unsure of how to manage a customer’s lost package—a fate...
Continue ReadingSep 28
2023
FedEx Service Guarantee Revisited: A Wealth of Refunds
Posted: Sep 28, 2023
FedEx service guarantee won't benefit you unless you know how to actually enforce it yourself. We made a video that explains how to do this. Check it out!...
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