FedEx One Rate is a flat rate shipping pricing option that more large-volume shippers are exploring. FedEx One Rate was introduced in 2013 and is available for qualifying FedEx Express U.S. shipments in FedEx Express packaging. One Rate pricing is an alternative to FedEx Standard List Rates, account-specific rates, or…
Shipping errors don’t just create operational headaches—they can also trigger unnecessary fees. One of the most overlooked accessorial charges from FedEx is the Missing or Invalid Account Number fee. While it may seem minor on a per-package basis, this fee can quietly add up across your shipping volume if it’s…
Does your company ship with FedEx? You know FedEx fuel surcharges and understand that these additional costs of transportation impact profitability. The FedEx Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge applied to shipping rates to account for fluctuating fuel costs. Both ground and air shipping services can have fuel surcharges. Fuel…
In 2011, United Parcel Service began charging more to handle oversized packages. Over maximum limit packages are heavier or larger than average, therefore costing UPS more to process internally. They are passing on the cost to the shippers and making more profit. How much is the UPS over maximum charge?…
Accessorial fees and surcharges comprise a large part of any shipper’s weekly shipping costs. Many shippers see these as part of doing business. But there are many fees that you, as a shipper, can prevent. Address corrections happen to be a huge profit center for UPS and FedEx. When a…
