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Explore our comprehensive news and updates to stay ahead of the curve in logistics. --- 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) --- Feb 10 2026 [ Guide to New Package Size Handling Charges for UPS and FedEx ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/guide-to-new-package-size-handling-charges-for-ups-and-fedex "Permalink to Guide to New Package Size Handling Charges for UPS and FedEx") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Feb 10, 2026 Large and bulky packages have always pushed shipping costs higher, but in 2026, UPS and FedEx amended the rules and criteria that determine when packages are hit with Additional Handling or Oversize/Large Package Charges. Many businesses that historically avoided extra fees because their shipments fell below legacy criteria (like length and girth) could now see... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/guide-to-new-package-size-handling-charges-for-ups-and-fedex) --- Nov 26 2025 [ 2026 FedEx General Rate Increase ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-rate-increase "Permalink to 2026 FedEx General Rate Increase") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Nov 26, 2025 Find out how the UPS 5.9% average general rate increase (GRI), effective January 5, 2026, will impact the bottom line of your shipping costs, from Lojistic.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-rate-increase) --- Nov 26 2025 [ 2026 UPS General Rate Increase ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-rate-increase "Permalink to 2026 UPS General Rate Increase") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Nov 26, 2025 Find out how the UPS 5.9% average general rate increase (GRI), effective December 22, 2025,, will impact the bottom line of your shipping costs, from Lojistic.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-rate-increase) --- Mar 05 2024 [ What is a Parcel Audit? ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-a-parcel-audit "Permalink to What is a Parcel Audit?") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 05, 2024 Parcel Auditing 101: Take Control of Your Invoices Shipping invoices frequently contain errors, and if you’re not analyzing yours for accuracy, you could be overlooking some serious savings. Smart businesses conduct regular parcel audits to optimize their shipping operations and ensure they’re not paying carriers a dollar more than they’re due. Whether you send out... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/what-is-a-parcel-audit) --- Nov 30 2023 [ FedEx vs UPS Ultimate Shipping Carrier Comparison ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-vs-ups "Permalink to FedEx vs UPS Ultimate Shipping Carrier Comparison") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Nov 30, 2023 In the modern global supply chain era, shipping and courier services are one of the fundamental building blocks. They support all ventures from giant corporations to small mom-and-pop businesses, and even just the average person trying to send packages out to loved ones for the holiday. FedEx and UPS are two of the biggest names... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-vs-ups) --- Apr 10 2023 [ FedEx Announces Consolidation: What Shippers Need to Know ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-announces-consolidation-what-shippers-need-to-know "Permalink to FedEx Announces Consolidation: What Shippers Need to Know") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Apr 10, 2023 On Wednesday, April 5th, FedEx announced that they will be consolidating all their opcos (FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services, etc.) under the parent’s leadership umbrella, which is expected to be completed by June of 2024. The operational efficiencies created by the mergers are estimated to save the company $4B in operating costs. These savings... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-announces-consolidation-what-shippers-need-to-know) --- Mar 22 2023 [ 5 Ways Business Intelligence Software Can Help Businesses Overcome Shipping Challenges ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/5-ways-business-intelligence-software-can-help-businesses-overcome-shipping-challenges "Permalink to 5 Ways Business Intelligence Software Can Help Businesses Overcome Shipping Challenges") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Mar 22, 2023 Are you a parcel shipper feeling overwhelmed by the shipping industry's complexities, difficult-to-work-with carriers, and the always-rising costs to ship a package? You're not alone! Businesses are often left in the crossfire of balancing rising costs and ever-increasing customer expectations. In this article, we'll discuss 5 shipping-related headaches that businesses face and how Business Intelligence... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/5-ways-business-intelligence-software-can-help-businesses-overcome-shipping-challenges) --- Dec 05 2022 [ 2023 UPS and FedEx Rate Increase ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/2023-ups-and-fedex-rate-increase "Permalink to 2023 UPS and FedEx Rate Increase") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Dec 05, 2022 Curious about 2024 rates? Check out the 2024 UPS Rate Increase Guide and 2024 FedEx Rate Increase Guide. UPS and FedEx are increasing rates by 6.9% for 2023. For FedEx, this is the biggest year-over-year increase in its history! UPS hasn’t increased its rates this much in over a decade! That's why we keep ending... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/2023-ups-and-fedex-rate-increase) --- Dec 01 2022 [ Send Costs Packing: The Ultimate \[and free\] Shipping Cost Reduction Resource ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/send-costs-packing "Permalink to Send Costs Packing: The Ultimate [and free] Shipping Cost Reduction Resource") ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Dec 01, 2022 The Send Costs Packing method outlines a number of cost savings strategies and tactics that any shipper can apply to control and reduce what they’re paying for shipping services. We’ll be rolling out this ten-part series (!) over the course of a few weeks, so be sure to check back regularly for new and updated... 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