Shipping Industry News

Shipping data can get messy—fast. One shipment can generate multiple charges, which may appear on different invoices issued at different times. And because carriers invoice in different ways, building clean, accurate reports becomes a challenge.Understanding the difference between Ship Date and Invoice Date is essential for accurate reporting. This article explains the differences, how each...

Effective May 19, 2025, UPS will implement a new Payment Processing Fee—equal to 2% of all invoice charges. This change also marks the official end of the short-lived Credit Card Surcharge, which is being retired in name, but not in effect......

When it comes to getting packages delivered on the weekend, not all carriers operate the same. And now, FedEx has raised the bar. FedEx recently expanded its weekend delivery services, giving shippers more flexibility, better speed, and broader weekend coverage. These updates set FedEx apart from UPS—especially when it comes to Sundays. Here’s what you need to know......

As the shipping landscape continues to shift, the latest updates from UPS offer a glimpse into the challenges and changes ahead for high-volume e-commerce retailers and other parcel shippers. Beginning January 13, 2025, UPS SurePost is set to undergo a significant rate increase that stands apart from the carrier’s standard annual general rate increases. Here’s...

The annual rate adjustment season is upon us. FedEx announced its plans for a 5.9% average general rate increase (GRI), effective January 6, 2025. Shortly after, UPS followed suit, announcing an identical 5.9% rate increase. This UPS rate increase will raise the...

It’s that time of the year—FedEx recently announced its general rates increase (GRI). Effective January 6, 2025, the shipping giant will implement a 5.9% average general rate hike across its primary services, including FedEx Express, Ground, and Economy. This increase will apply to both U.S. domestic, export, and import services.  Prepare for the 2025 FedEx...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, it revealed that the global economy had some serious supply chain issues that needed to be addressed. The complexities of modern shipping and logistics became apparent to ordinary consumers, not to mention the businesses that were struggling to meet demand during that tense time. That said, the tools...

The logistics industry serves as the backbone of the global economy, enabling the movement of goods across the planet. And the beating heart of this industry is freight carriers, companies that transport cargo from point A to point B.  For businesses involved in shipping, manufacturing, and supply chain operations, understanding what freight carriers are and...

One of the primary goals of supply chain management is to ensure the seamless flow of goods from suppliers to companies to consumers. Freight in and freight out play a pivotal role in this process. Freight in and freight out are occasionally used interchangeably but there are critical distinctions between the two—and understanding how they...

Freight shipping costs are complex on a standard level — requiring knowledge of certain fees, the time and ability to review contracts, and the wherewithal to negotiate with carriers. But add accessorial charges to that complexity, and shipping costs are enough to overwhelm any shipper.  Accessorial fees are important for shippers to understand so they...