Many shippers contact us with questions about shipping insurance. To start, FedEx does not offer shipping insurance. FedEx offers additional declared value. So let’s get a better idea of the rules for FedEx declared value. FedEx Declared Value Cost for 2026 When you use FedEx declared value, the cost is…
UPS continues to modify its pricing, and Demand Surcharges have become a major cost for many shippers. What was once tied primarily to the busy holiday shipping season has evolved into a broader pricing strategy that can affect shipping costs year-round. UPS has continued adding and adjusting Demand Surcharges for…
FedEx demand surcharges were once reserved for the busiest shipping periods of the year. Today, they have become a more frequent part of the carrier’s pricing strategy. FedEx points to sustained shipping demand, higher operating costs, and continued growth in residential deliveries as the primary drivers behind these additional fees….
Dimensional (DIM) weight pricing is the carriers’ way of encouraging parcel shippers to optimize box sizes. We also like to call this billable weight. This discourages wasted space inside the boxes, which destroys room in their trucks. The package’s DIM weight replaces the billable weight if it’s higher than the…
Many clients ask us how to find the credits for their FedEx late delivery refunds. Refund Retriever automatically identifies eligible shipments covered by the FedEx Money-Back Guarantee, submits refund requests on your behalf, and tracks the credits until they are issued. Once approved, FedEx applies the refund credit directly to…
