Shipping Industry News & Updates | Lojistic | Lojistic [ ](https://www.lojistic.com)- Why Lojistic - [ All Inclusive. Zero Cost. Every Lojistic solution. No limits. No fees. ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [ All Modes. All Carriers. All Currencies. Parcel, LTL, truckload, ocean, rail, air freight. ](https://www.lojistic.com/carrier-connectors) - [ Industries Served Retail, eCommerce, 3PL, manufacturing, and more. ](https://www.lojistic.com/industries-served) - [ Roles Most Impacted & How Supply chain & logistics, procurement, finance leaders. ](https://www.lojistic.com/roles-most-impacted) - [ Use Cases How Lojistic helps manage and reduce shipping costs. ](https://www.lojistic.com/use-cases) - Platform Features - [ Global Analytics & Reporting Predictive analytics and scenario modeling for all carriers globally. ](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-analytics-software) - [ Rate Optimization & RFPs Tech-powered data prep, strategy, and rate impact analyses. ](https://www.lojistic.com/rate-optimization-rfps) - [ Parcel and Freight Audit & Payment *+PAY* Carrier refunds and payments automated and made simple. ](https://www.lojistic.com/freight-audit-and-payment) - [ GL Coding & ERP Sync Automatically code shipping costs down to the order level ](https://www.lojistic.com/gl-coding-erp-sync) - [ Lojistic API & App Integrations Easily integrate normalized shipping data to your business systems. ](https://www.lojistic.com/api-app-integrations) - [Pricing](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [About](https://www.lojistic.com/about) - [Company](https://www.lojistic.com/company) - [Culture](https://www.lojistic.com/culture) - [Careers](https://www.lojistic.com/careers) - [Partner Programs](https://www.lojistic.com/partner-programs) - [Security](https://www.lojistic.com/security) - [Media](https://www.lojistic.com/media) - [Ratings & Review](https://www.lojistic.com/reviews) - [Videos](https://www.lojistic.com/videos) - [Blog](https://www.lojistic.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.lojistic.com/contact) - [ Login](https://app.lojistic.com/account/login?trackDemo=false) - [View Demo](https://app.lojistic.com/demo) - [Create Free Account](https://app.lojistic.com/demo/connect-carrier?activeStep=create-account&trackDemo=false) [ ](https://www.lojistic.com) [Create Free Account](https://app.lojistic.com/demo/connect-carrier?activeStep=create-account&trackDemo=false) mobile navigation toggle - Why Lojistic - [ All Inclusive. Zero Cost. Every Lojistic solution. No limits. No fees. ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [ All Modes. All Carriers. All Currencies. Parcel, LTL, truckload, ocean, rail, air freight. ](https://www.lojistic.com/carrier-connectors) - [ Industries Served Retail, eCommerce, 3PL, manufacturing, and more. ](https://www.lojistic.com/industries-served) - [ Roles Most Impacted & How Supply chain & logistics, procurement, finance leaders. ](https://www.lojistic.com/roles-most-impacted) - [ Use Cases How Lojistic helps manage and reduce shipping costs. ](https://www.lojistic.com/use-cases) - Platform Features - [ Global Analytics & Reporting Predictive analytics and scenario modeling for all carriers globally. ](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-analytics-software) - [ Rate Optimization & RFPs Tech-powered data prep, strategy, and rate impact analyses. ](https://www.lojistic.com/rate-optimization-rfps) - [ Parcel and Freight Audit & Payment *+PAY* Carrier refunds and payments automated and made simple. ](https://www.lojistic.com/freight-audit-and-payment) - [ GL Coding & ERP Sync Automatically code shipping costs down to the order level ](https://www.lojistic.com/gl-coding-erp-sync) - [ Lojistic API & App Integrations Easily integrate normalized shipping data to your business systems. ](https://www.lojistic.com/api-app-integrations) - [Pricing](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [About](https://www.lojistic.com/about) - [Company](https://www.lojistic.com/company) - [Culture](https://www.lojistic.com/culture) - [Careers](https://www.lojistic.com/careers) - [Partner Programs](https://www.lojistic.com/partner-programs) - [Security](https://www.lojistic.com/security) - [Media](https://www.lojistic.com/media) - [Ratings & Review](https://www.lojistic.com/reviews) - [Videos](https://www.lojistic.com/videos) - [Blog](https://www.lojistic.com/blog) - [Contact](https://www.lojistic.com/contact) [Create Free Account](https://app.lojistic.com/demo/connect-carrier?activeStep=create-account&trackDemo=false) [View Demo](https://app.lojistic.com/demo) [ Log In](https://app.lojistic.com/account/login?trackDemo=false) Shipping Industry News ====================== Lojistic is your trusted source for staying in the know about the shipping industry. Explore our comprehensive news and updates to stay ahead of the curve in logistics. --- Oct 08 2026 [ 2027 FedEx General Rate Increase ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/2027-fedex-general-rate-increase "Permalink to 2027 FedEx General Rate Increase") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Oct 08, 2026 It’s that time of the year—FedEx recently announced its general rate increase (GRI). Effective January 4, 2027, the shipping giant will implement a 5.9% average general rate hike across all U.S. domestic, export, and import services.Prepare for the 2027 FedEx rate increase with key insights from the experts at Lojistic.VIEW OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/2027-fedex-general-rate-increase) --- Sep 17 2026 [ Introducing the Carrier Performance Analytic: See Beyond Carrier-Reported Metrics ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/introducing-the-carrier-performance-analytic "Permalink to Introducing the Carrier Performance Analytic: See Beyond Carrier-Reported Metrics") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Sep 17, 2026 New Carrier Performance Analytics in Lojistic lets you filter, sort, and drill into carrier data to spot trends, isolate issues, and improve reviews.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/introducing-the-carrier-performance-analytic) --- Sep 17 2026 [ Planning for Amazon's 2026 Peak Season Shipping Demand Surcharges ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/planning-for-amazons-2026-peak-season-shipping-demand-surcharges "Permalink to Planning for Amazon's 2026 Peak Season Shipping Demand Surcharges") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Sep 17, 2026 Amazon Shipping has announced its 2026 peak season demand surcharges, outlining per-package and handling fees across three holiday windows running from October 2026 to January 2027. Unlike some competitors, Amazon's peak pricing does not include separate volume-specific surcharges, basing fees instead on individual package characteristics. Shippers can prepare for these costs by utilizing platforms like Lojistic to compare carrier rates, track surcharges, and diversify their shipping networks.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/planning-for-amazons-2026-peak-season-shipping-demand-surcharges) --- Sep 17 2026 [ 4 Freight Cost Optimization Strategies That Go Beyond Rate Negotiation ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/4-freight-cost-optimization-strategies-that-go-beyond-rate-negotiation "Permalink to 4 Freight Cost Optimization Strategies That Go Beyond Rate Negotiation") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Sep 17, 2026 Rate negotiation is usually the first move a shipper makes to lower freight costs, and it should be. But a better contract doesn't automatically mean lower costs across every shipment. Freight spend can still creep up through inefficient consolidation, the wrong mode, billing errors, and decisions made without enough data to see where money is... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/4-freight-cost-optimization-strategies-that-go-beyond-rate-negotiation) --- Sep 11 2026 [ 2026-2027 UPS & FedEx Peak Season Demand Surcharges ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-fedex-peak-season-surcharges "Permalink to 2026-2027 UPS & FedEx Peak Season Demand Surcharges") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Sep 11, 2026 Learn how FedEx and UPS peak season surcharges are calculated for 2025-2026, who’s impacted, and how to prepare for them with the Lojistic line of products.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-fedex-peak-season-surcharges) --- Sep 02 2026 [ Amazon Shipping vs. UPS, FedEx, and USPS: What Shippers Need to Know ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/amazon-shipping-vs-ups-fedex-and-usps-what-shippers-need-to-know "Permalink to Amazon Shipping vs. UPS, FedEx, and USPS: What Shippers Need to Know") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Sep 02, 2026 For years, most parcel shippers have worked within a familiar carrier mix: UPS, FedEx, and USPS. Depending on the shipment, one carrier might offer the better rate, another might have the stronger service, and a third might make more sense for a particular zone or package profile.Amazon is making that decision more complicated.Amazon Shipping has... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/amazon-shipping-vs-ups-fedex-and-usps-what-shippers-need-to-know) --- Jul 28 2026 [ Carrier Performance Analysis: The Metrics That Actually Move Margin ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/carrier-performance-analysis-the-metrics-that-actually-move-margin "Permalink to Carrier Performance Analysis: The Metrics That Actually Move Margin") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 28, 2026 Carrier Performance Analysis: The Metrics That Actually Move MarginAsk most shipping teams how their carriers are performing and you'll get one number back: on-time delivery percentage.It's a fine number. It's also the participation trophy of carrier metrics — nice to have, tells you almost nothing about whether you're winning.Because "the box showed up on Tuesday... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/carrier-performance-analysis-the-metrics-that-actually-move-margin) --- Jul 27 2026 [ Introducing Rate Optimizer: A Faster Way to Evaluate Shipping Cost Opportunities ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/introducing-rate-optimizer "Permalink to Introducing Rate Optimizer: A Faster Way to Evaluate Shipping Cost Opportunities") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Jul 27, 2026 Are You Getting the Best Shipping Rates? Shipping costs are one of the largest expenses in your supply chain, but knowing whether you're getting the best rates isn't always straightforward. Now and then, new rate programs become available; contracts evolve, and carrier performance shifts. But the challenge for many shippers isn't just finding lower rates;... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/introducing-rate-optimizer) --- Jun 15 2026 [ Freight Invoice Auditing: Common Errors That Inflate Shipping Costs ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-invoice-auditing-common-errors-that-inflate-shipping-costs "Permalink to Freight Invoice Auditing: Common Errors That Inflate Shipping Costs") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jun 15, 2026 Freight invoices contain numerous variables — contracted rates, freight classifications, fuel surcharges, and accessorial charges — that make billing errors common and difficult to detect, often resulting in silent overpayments across large shipment volumes. The most frequent error types include misclassifications, carrier reweighs, duplicate billing, quote-to-invoice mismatches, and recurring accessorial charges that signal underlying operational inefficiencies. A strong audit process validates every invoice against shipment records, contracted rates, and supporting documentation rather than simply checking whether totals appear reasonable. Automated freight auditing tools like +PAY by Lojistic improve on manual review by applying consistent standards across all shipments continuously, surfacing cost patterns that inform carrier negotiations and operational improvements beyond just recovering overcharges.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/freight-invoice-auditing-common-errors-that-inflate-shipping-costs) --- Jun 15 2026 [ Parcel Spend Management: How to Control Costs Across Carriers and Contracts ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/parcel-spend-management-how-to-control-costs-across-carriers-and-contracts "Permalink to Parcel Spend Management: How to Control Costs Across Carriers and Contracts") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jun 15, 2026 Parcel spend management is the ongoing process of tracking, auditing, and optimizing small parcel shipping costs across carriers, contracts, and surcharge programs — going well beyond simple invoice payment. Key cost drivers include surcharge creep, zone inflation, carrier diversification complexity, and contract terms that are negotiated but never enforced, all of which can cause spend to rise gradually without triggering obvious alerts. Effective programs combine automated invoice auditing, continuous accessorial analysis, and centralized carrier data to identify billing errors and operational inefficiencies before they compound. Shippers that build structured parcel spend management programs gain both immediate cost recoveries and long-term strategic leverage through better data for carrier negotiations and operational decisions.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/parcel-spend-management-how-to-control-costs-across-carriers-and-contracts) --- Load More Loading... **Lojistic Blog** [Recent Posts](https://www.lojistic.com/blog) | [Categories](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/categories) Why Lojistic - [All-inclusive. Zero Cost. ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [All Modes. All Carriers. All Currencies ](https://www.lojistic.com/carrier-connectors) - [Industries Served ](https://www.lojistic.com/industries-served) - [Roles Most Impacted & How ](https://www.lojistic.com/roles-most-impacted) - [Use Cases ](https://www.lojistic.com/use-cases) Platform Features - [Global Analytics & Reporting ](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-analytics-software) - [Rate Optimization & RFPs ](https://www.lojistic.com/rate-optimization-rfps) - [Parcel and Freight Audit & Payment +PAY ](https://www.lojistic.com/freight-audit-and-payment) - [GL Coding & ERP Sync ](https://www.lojistic.com/gl-coding-erp-sync) - [Lojistic API & App Integrations ](https://www.lojistic.com/api-app-integrations) Pricing - [Everything Included – Free Recommended ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing#bundle) - [À La Carte Plan ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing#a-la-carte) Resources - [White Papers ](https://www.lojistic.com/white-papers) - [FAQ ](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-faqs) - [Security ](https://www.lojistic.com/security) About - [Culture ](https://www.lojistic.com/culture) - [Careers ](https://www.lojistic.com/careers) - [Partner Programs ](https://www.lojistic.com/partner-programs) - [Ratings & Reviews ](https://www.lojistic.com/reviews) - [Videos ](https://www.lojistic.com/videos) - [Blog ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog) - [Contact Us ](https://www.lojistic.com/contact) Why Lojistic- [All-inclusive. Zero Cost. ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing) - [All Modes. All Carriers. All Currencies ](https://www.lojistic.com/carrier-connectors) - [Industries Served ](https://www.lojistic.com/industries-served) - [Roles Most Impacted & How ](https://www.lojistic.com/roles-most-impacted) - [Use Cases ](https://www.lojistic.com/use-cases) Platform Features- [Global Analytics & Reporting ](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-analytics-software) - [Rate Optimization & RFPs ](https://www.lojistic.com/rate-optimization-rfps) - [Parcel and Freight Audit & Payment +PAY ](https://www.lojistic.com/freight-audit-and-payment) - [GL Coding & ERP Sync ](https://www.lojistic.com/gl-coding-erp-sync) - [Lojistic API & App Integrations ](https://www.lojistic.com/api-app-integrations) Pricing- [Everything Included – Free Recommended ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing#bundle) - [À La Carte Plan ](https://www.lojistic.com/pricing#a-la-carte) Resources- [White Papers ](https://www.lojistic.com/white-papers) - [FAQ ](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-faqs) - [Security ](https://www.lojistic.com/security) About- [Culture ](https://www.lojistic.com/culture) - [Careers ](https://www.lojistic.com/careers) - [Partner Programs ](https://www.lojistic.com/partner-programs) - [Ratings & Reviews ](https://www.lojistic.com/reviews) - [Videos ](https://www.lojistic.com/videos) - [Blog ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog) - [Contact Us ](https://www.lojistic.com/contact) [ ](https://www.lojistic.com) Send Costs Packing™ - [ ](https://www.facebook.com/LojisticUSA) - [ ](https://twitter.com/LojisticUSA) - [ ](https://www.youtube.com/lojistic) - [ ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/lojistic) [CALL US (800) 783-5753](tel:8007835753) © 2026 Lojistic, LLC. All rights reserved. Various trademarks held by their respective owners. #### Lojistic and Cookies #### Manage Privacy Preferences *x* This site uses cookies to personalize your experience and analyze site traffic. By clicking ACCEPT or continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. [See our Privacy Policy here](https://www.lojistic.com/data-privacy-and-security) [Customize my settings.](#) ACCEPT By checking the box, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device for the specified purposes. Strictly Necessary CookiesThese cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Analytics Cookies [See our Privacy Policy](https://www.lojistic.com/data-privacy-and-security) CONFIRM Lojistic Lojistic Lojistic Facebook Icon Twitter Icon Youtube Icon Linkedin Icon Lock Icon Arrow Symbol Arrow Symbol