To help keep shippers like you up to date, Transportation Impact has compiled a summary of the week’s logistics news related to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. We’ll continue to provide weekly shipping updates as the COVID-19 situation warrants, with more frequent updates through social media on our company LinkedIn page and Twitter (@smallpksavings).
The following are links to relevant information on how COVID-19 is impacting the logistics industry.
UPS Peak Season Surcharge Update (April 7, 2020) – Click to Read
From the UPS website: “As previously announced, a Peak Surcharge will apply to UPS Worldwide Express, UPS Worldwide Express Freight, and UPS Expedited shipments originating from China Mainland or Hong Kong SAR to North America and Europe regions, effective April 5, 2020. Effective April 12, 2020 until further notice, the amount of this Peak Surcharge will increase and additional Peak Surcharges will apply to international shipments with other origins and/or destinations.”
FedEx International Services Update (April 6, 2020) – Click to Read
From the FedEx website: “We are still delivering under state-of-emergency and shelter-in-place restrictions issued in various parts of the world. These restrictions are disrupting the global supply chain. Air cargo capacity is limited, and we’ve had to make adjustments so that our international networks can best deliver much-needed goods and services in this constrained environment. To continue providing our customers with the best possible service during this time, we are implementing a temporary surcharge on all FedEx Express® and TNT international parcel and freight shipments beginning April 6.”
NOTE: It bears repeating that both carriers announced the suspension of their money-back guarantees.
Click to Read – FedEx and UPS Suspend Money Back Guarantees
Amazon to Suspend Delivery Service Competing with UPS, FedEx – Click to Read
UPS, Teamsters Reach Agreement on COVID-19 Pay and Time Off – Click to Read
Some FedEx Pilots Removed From Duty After “Inconclusive” COVID-19 Tests – Click to Read
FedEx Is Shipping Tens of Thousands of Coronavirus Tests to Labs Each Week – Click to Read
Truckers and Parcel Couriers Complain of Lines, Delays During Covid-19 Shutdown – Click to Read
COVID-19 Supply Chain Resource Hub – Click to Read
March Cargo Imports Tumble at Top U.S. Seaports – Click to Read
Truckers Brave Personal and Economic Risks to Replenish Shelves – Click to Read
Coronavirus: Trucking Giants Won’t Say They’ll Get Sick Drivers Home – Click to Read
Contact us at info@transportationimpact.com to receive a custom analysis of what these COVID-19 related shipping updates, will mean to your company. Your personalized report will detail the cost impact TO YOU. It will include all of the current fees and surcharges from both UPS and FedEx.