Every year there’s a spike in residential deliveries during the holidays. As a result, the carriers make adjustments to their networks. And to ensure they’re as profitable as ever, both UPS and FedEx implement “Peak” surcharges. That means it’s going to cost you a whole lot more to ship packages through the holidays. Even the U.S. Postal Service has announced proposed temporary "rate ...
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2022
Oct 11
2022
How To Optimize Every UPS or FedEx Shipment for Delivery Speed and Cost
Posted: Oct 11, 2022
It's no secret that eCommerce businesses rely on shipping to get their products to their customers. Captain Obvious reporting for duty! And while shipping is a necessary part of doing business, it can also be a major expense. That's why it's important to optimize your shipments to ensure that you're getting the best possible value for your money. What you're paying UPS, FedEx or ANY OTHE...
Continue ReadingSep 30
2022
What Are UPS and FedEx Address Correction Fees?
Posted: Sep 30, 2022
Freight and parcel carriers, especially the UPS/FedEx duopoly, are really clever in how they squeeze profit from their customers. Accessorial fees are one of the largest profit generators for the carriers. Every UPS or FedEx invoice is littered with costly add-ons aka accessorial fees. And most customers simply pay it. It’s accepted as the cost of doing busin...
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2022
10 Tips for Negotiating The Best UPS and FedEx Contracts
Posted: Jul 29, 2022
Editor's Note: This post has been updated with new links and content. Original Publication Date: December 18, 2018 If you’re reading this, you’re likely looking for answers to some very...
Continue ReadingJul 25
2022
Regional Carriers
Posted: Jul 25, 2022
Using regional carriers can be an effective strategy to offset your UPS, FedEx and DHL costs and fill some of the gaps in your shipping network. If you need help in determining whether or not a regional carrier would benefit your business, ...
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