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 has an annual revenue of $87.9 billion. Next year, annual revenue will be even higher due to FedEx’s annual general rate increase. The 2027 FedEx General Rate Increase takes effect on January 4, 2027. While 5.9% may be the headline number, your shipping costs could rise significantly more. FedEx…
Many shippers have no clue how the carrier package minimum charge from FedEx and UPS minimum affects their overall shipping spend. Most companies don’t realize carrier package minimums override a large percentage of negotiated discount rates. Shippers must know the contractual UPS minimum net or FedEx minimum package charge. So what…
Effective January 4, 2027, FedEx shippers will see another round of shipping rate increases. FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery rates will increase by an average of 5.9%. FedEx Freight rates will also increase by an average of 5.9%. However, the announced 5.9% increase does not mean every…
The U.S. Postal Service announced the 2026 USPS holiday shipping deadlines for domestic and international destinations. With this in mind, you must prepare for the busy shopping and shipping season. USPS wants to ensure businesses send all holiday packages and orders in time for customers to receive and enjoy them….
