Industry News - Transportation Impact

    More FedEx Charges Added, Blamed on the Pandemic

    FedEx announced an increase to certain peak charge amounts as its response to the global pandemic continues. The charges being increased at this time have been in place and un-changed since April 6th, 2020. The changes include increases for U.S.[…]
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    More Parcel Surcharges in 2021, Is This the ‘New Normal’?

    One thing that’s come out of a rough 2020 for the shipping industry is that companies have become far too used to fees and surcharge announcements from the carriers.
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    UPS and FedEx Enter the Ring: The 2020 GRI Comparison

    It is the most important time of year for small parcel shippers, but not just because peak shipping season is here. It’s the 2020 GRI season, too, and the best opportunity for companies to evaluate and make improvements to their parcel shipping[…]
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    Breaking Down the 2020 UPS GRI and the Impact on Your Shipping Costs

    UPS has announced its 2020 General Rate Increase (GRI), which means it’s time again for small parcel shippers to look past the headlines and figure out how the increases will impact their shipping costs in the coming year.
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    Taking the Guesswork Out of Parcel Shipping Costs

    Parcel shipping logistics can account for as much as 25% of a business’s overall costs, making it a worthwhile area for every company to focus on. A problem for most, though, is that routing and rating small parcel packages is complex. This makes it[…]
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    FedEx Shippers: Changes Coming to the Carrier’s Fuel Surcharge Table

    Effective September 10, 2018, FedEx is increasing its Fuel Surcharge (FSC) Index Table. The new FedEx table will eliminate all of the previously held FSC advantage over UPS. This is important since FedEx has demonstrated a significant FSC advantage[…]
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