New FedEx surcharges are rolling out... again. First, some backstory. At the beginning of the year, FedEx announced that they were implementing peak season surcharges. And in June, they announced increases to thos...
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2021
Sep 09
2021
UPS and FedEx Peak Holiday Shipping 2021
Posted: Sep 09, 2021
Shipping with UPS and FedEx continues to get more and more expensive - especially during the holidays. Editor’s Note: We’ll continue to keep this post updated with new information as it’s released by UPS and FedEx throughout the peak holiday season. Bookmark this page and check back often to...
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2021
What's The Problem with UPS Contract Optimization & Negotiation Right Now?
Posted: Sep 09, 2021
Recently, UPS has taken a hardline position on contract optimization and negotiation. We’ve heard about shippers going to UPS to negotiate their contracts and UPS taking a hard stance on not negotiating. ...
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2021
Billed Weight, Actual Weight, and Dimensional Weight: What's the Difference?
Posted: Sep 08, 2021
What’s the difference between actual weight, dimensional weight, and billed weight? It seems like a simple question, but the details can have a real impact on your shipping costs. What is Actual Weight? ...
Continue ReadingSep 07
2021
Ready to Take Control of Your Controllable Shipping Fees?
Posted: Sep 07, 2021
What are controllable shipping fees? Fees in the small parcel industry are often referred to as accessorial fees. There ar...
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