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Explore our comprehensive news and updates to stay ahead of the curve in logistics. --- 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) --- Jul 02 2020 [ How To Become a FedEx & UPS Power User ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/how-to-become-a-fedex-ups-power-user "Permalink to How To Become a FedEx & UPS Power User") -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jul 02, 2020 Find out everything you need to know about being a FedEx & UPS power user, including carrier agreements, how to leverage expenses and discounts, and much more.... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/how-to-become-a-fedex-ups-power-user) --- Apr 25 2019 [ UPS Shipping Rates Plummet Thanks to Expert Advice ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-shipping-rates "Permalink to UPS Shipping Rates Plummet Thanks to Expert Advice") ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Apr 25, 2019 UPS shipping rates points that an expert shares that can help keep your shipping costs down. Watch our video to learn more!... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-shipping-rates) --- 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) --- Jun 28 2011 [ Comparing UPS and FedEx in the Global Economy ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/compare-ups-and-fedex-in-the-global-economy "Permalink to Comparing UPS and FedEx in the Global Economy") ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Jun 28, 2011 "UPS and FedEx are among the world’s largest small-package carriers, both by revenue and volume."... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/compare-ups-and-fedex-in-the-global-economy) --- Apr 12 2011 [ Compare UPS to FedEx: Customer Service ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/compare-ups-to-fedex-customer-service "Permalink to Compare UPS to FedEx: Customer Service") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Apr 12, 2011 "...when you compare UPS to FedEx customer service, you'll find some real and some anecdotal differences."... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/compare-ups-to-fedex-customer-service) --- Mar 25 2011 [ Economic Slump and Higher Shipping Costs ](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/economy-slump-and-higher-shipping-costs "Permalink to Economic Slump and Higher Shipping Costs") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: Mar 25, 2011 "In general, fuel surcharges for UPS and FedEx are not unreasonable, but you can expect to pay extra..."... [Continue Reading](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/economy-slump-and-higher-shipping-costs) --- 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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