Industry News - Transportation Impact

    FedEx, UPS…and Amazon? Amazon Gains Strength in Transportation

    FedEx, UPS…and Amazon? Amazon Gains Strength in Transportation

    July 25, 2019
    Amazon has long been the front runner in ecommerce, and for several years it has been eyeing the logistics and transportation industry as well. Amazon has been moving away from its reliance on the major carriers by giving some of its business to[…]
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    What’s the Deal with FedEx?

    What’s the Deal with FedEx?

    July 18, 2019
    There’s a lot going on for shipping giant FedEx. The company’s been in the news a lot lately, and not for anything all that positive. Its public “break-up” with Amazon and a recent poor earnings call brought to light many issues the carrier is[…]
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    TI Audio Blog: Can Online Retailers Still Charge for Shipping in Today’s Market?

    TI Audio Blog: Can Online Retailers Still Charge for Shipping in Today’s Market?

    July 11, 2019
    Online shoppers have sky-high expectations for every purchase they make these days. This has made creating a flawless customer experience the necessary goal for most online retailers, and that includes shipping. These expectations are largely the[…]
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    More to FedEx’s 7-Day Delivery Announcement Than Meets the Eye

    More to FedEx’s 7-Day Delivery Announcement Than Meets the Eye

    June 19, 2019
    On May 30th, FedEx announced a new plan offering 7-day-a-week Ground delivery.
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    TI Audio Blog: Amazon Ups Its Delivery Game One More Time

    TI Audio Blog: Amazon Ups Its Delivery Game One More Time

    June 13, 2019
    One of the main reasons that online consumers shop on Amazon.com is for quick delivery. That, and the extensive selection of items. Amazon Prime members can get just about anything they want delivered within two days — a major perk for shopping with[…]
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    The FedEx 7-Day Delivery Announcement: More Than Meets the Eye

    The FedEx 7-Day Delivery Announcement: More Than Meets the Eye

    June 4, 2019
    Here’s everything you need to know about the REAL impact of FedEx’s 7-Day Delivery announcement, including what UPS has to say. On May 30th, FedEx announced a new plan to begin offering 7-day-a-week Ground delivery.
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    FedEx and UPS Update: Spring 2019

    FedEx and UPS Update: Spring 2019

    May 22, 2019
    FedEx and rival UPS are often looked at as leading indicators for global trade, as their delivery networks are such integral parts of international commerce. Both companies communicated in 2018 their expectations that growth might slow in 2019 with[…]
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    3 Reasons Your Freight and Small Parcel Spending Is Too High

    3 Reasons Your Freight and Small Parcel Spending Is Too High

    April 9, 2019
    It can be hard to finish your negotiations for freight or small parcel spending and not feel like you have left some money on the table. Carriers do their best to keep shippers off balance with details and extra things that make it almost impossible[…]
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    Attention Small Parcel Shippers: New FedEx Fuel Surcharge Table Is Announced

    Attention Small Parcel Shippers: New FedEx Fuel Surcharge Table Is Announced

    March 21, 2019
    Small parcel shippers take note – FedEx has made the first noteworthy mid-year surcharge update seen from either carrier. The carrier has increased its Fuel Surcharge %.
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    Overcoming Freight Rate Negotiation Misconceptions

    Overcoming Freight Rate Negotiation Misconceptions

    February 27, 2019
    Whether you love it, or dread the thought of it, everyone understands the importance of negotiating good carrier freight rate contracts. But for many reasons, a lot of companies hesitate to take control of the negotiation process and really do what[…]
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