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Explore our comprehensive news and updates to stay ahead of the curve in logistics. --- Jul 11 2023 [ Understanding FedEx Dimensional Weight ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/how-to-make-the-fedex-dimensional-weight-the-most-cost-effective "Permalink to Understanding FedEx Dimensional Weight") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 11, 2023 The FedEx dimensional weight is costing your business more money. Watch to learn how to make this the most cost-effective tactic for you!... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/how-to-make-the-fedex-dimensional-weight-the-most-cost-effective) --- Dec 06 2021 [ UPS & FedEx Take a Hardline Stance With Their Customers ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-fedex-take-hardline-stance "Permalink to UPS & FedEx Take a Hardline Stance With Their Customers") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Dec 06, 2021 UPS and FedEx have always been willing to meet their customers’ expectations - or at a minimum - they’ve always been willing to hear them out and address certain customer requests for discounts or better rates as a means to maintain a solid client-vendor relationship. But the dynamic between carriers and shippers has changed drastically... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-fedex-take-hardline-stance) --- Sep 09 2021 [ UPS and FedEx Peak Holiday Shipping 2021 ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-fedex-peak-holiday-shipping-2021 "Permalink to 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 stay informed. Original post date: September... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-fedex-peak-holiday-shipping-2021) --- Jul 09 2020 [ Modern Day Oligopoly - UPS and FedEx ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/modern-day-oligopoly-ups-and-fedex "Permalink to Modern Day Oligopoly - UPS and FedEx") ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 09, 2020 FedEx and UPS are an oligopoly, or a state of limited market competition controlled by a select few. Watch our video to navigate this environment successfully.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/modern-day-oligopoly-ups-and-fedex) --- Dec 02 2019 [ 2020 UPS & FedEx Rate Increase ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/2020-ups-fedex-price-increase "Permalink to 2020 UPS & FedEx Rate Increase") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Dec 02, 2019 It's that time of year once again. UPS & FedEx are dishing out another costly general price increase to small parcel shippers effective December 29, 2019 for UPS and January 6, 2020 for FedEx. It is important to understand that the announced UPS & FedEx rate increases are only averages and the impact on your... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/2020-ups-fedex-price-increase) --- Jul 03 2019 [ FedEx Waivers Exposed By Fooled Customers This Year ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-waivers-exposed-by-fooled-customers-this-year "Permalink to FedEx Waivers Exposed By Fooled Customers This Year") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 03, 2019 FedEx waivers may be causing you to lose money. Click here to learn about these waivers that may be taking your right to a refund!... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-waivers-exposed-by-fooled-customers-this-year) --- Mar 12 2019 [ FedEx Insight Will Make You Lose Money in Comparison ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-insight "Permalink to FedEx Insight Will Make You Lose Money in Comparison") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 12, 2019 FedEx Insight is the wolf guarding the hen house, in our opinion. We made a video about how to save far more with our system. Take a look!... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-insight) --- Mar 07 2019 [ FedEx Contracts: Changes You Need to Know ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-contracts "Permalink to FedEx Contracts: Changes You Need to Know") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 07, 2019 FedEx contracts have changed, and in more ways than one. We created a video to explain what you need to know. Check it out now!... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/fedex-contracts) --- Nov 17 2011 [ Accessorial Charges and How To Get Past Them ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/accessorial-charges-and-how-to-get-past-them "Permalink to Accessorial Charges and How To Get Past Them") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Nov 17, 2011 "There are a number of erroneous charges that can appear on your shipping invoice, the number one complaint of carriers being accessorial charges."... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/accessorial-charges-and-how-to-get-past-them) --- Nov 11 2011 [ The Confusion of UPS and FedEx Discounts ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/the-confusion-of-ups-and-fedex-discounts "Permalink to The Confusion of UPS and FedEx Discounts") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Posted: Nov 11, 2011 "The following are a few general but relevant points that businesses can apply to their shipping practices to reduce shipping costs..."... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/the-confusion-of-ups-and-fedex-discounts) --- 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. 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