Industry News - Transportation Impact

    UPS Extends Its 2020 Peak Surcharges, Just Like FedEx (sort of)

    To the surprise of no one, UPS® has announced the continuation of its 2020 Peak Surcharges. This follows the recent, similar extension by FedEx®. Below are the details of the UPS announcement, with some important contrasts noted:
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    FedEx Extends Its 2020 Peak Surcharges

    FedEx has announced the continuation of its 2020 Peak Surcharges for Oversize, Additional Handling, and Smartpost past the previously-scheduled end date of January 18, 2021. While the surcharges are not as high as the Peak Season Surcharges, the[…]
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    FedEx Announces SmartPost GRI for 2021

    In mid-September, FedEx announced its standard 4.9% annual General Rate Increase. Not included was mention of changes to FedEx SmartPost rates — but the small parcel carrier has recently announced it will institute rate increases for this service in[…]
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    Can Using a Mail Integrator Reduce Your Small Parcel Shipping Costs?

    Managing low-cost shipments can be a challenge for online retailers, particularly small ones. Customers are looking for free shipping, while shipping costs for the e-retailer just keep going up. For some businesses, the services offered by a mail[…]
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