UPS and FedEx

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...

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....

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...

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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