DHL has issued a critical update for international shippers following recent executive actions by the U.S. President. These new trade regulations significantly alter how high-value shipments are processed upon entry into the United States. Source:
Parcel shippers take note: Both FedEx and UPS are reintroducing temporary surcharges for shipments originating in Asia and entering the United States—specifically from China, Hong Kong, and the Philippines (FedEx) and from China, Hong Kong, and Macau (UPS). These changes reflect ongoing volatility in global trade lanes and have significant implications for e-commerce sellers, 3PLs, [...]
The National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC®) has launched a free, web-based Item Lookup Tool to help shippers quickly and accurately identify if their item numbers have been impacted by the 2025 NMFC updates. 🛠️With this easy-to-use tool, you can: Enter a single NMFC item number or upload a full list via CSV; Quickly see if [...]
In today’s hyper-competitive eCommerce world, the “last mile”—the final leg of a product’s journey to the customer’s doorstep—has emerged as both a critical advantage and a major obstacle for merchants. Consumers expect faster, more personalized, and reliable delivery experiences, and their loyalty often hinges on how well a brand delivers on these expectations. The whitepaper [...]
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a proposed update to its postage pricing, with changes expected to take effect on July 13, 2025, pending approval from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC). These proposed rates are part of the Delivering for America 10-year plan, designed to guide the Postal Service toward long-term financial sustainability. [...]
DHL Group, the global leader in logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with e-commerce platform Temu, marking a strategic expansion of their collaboration. The renewed agreement is focused on bolstering local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by improving supply chain efficiency, enabling compliant trade, and accelerating growth in both established and emerging markets. [...]
The Shifting Ground Beneath FedEx and UPS: How Private Networks Are Redefining the U.S. Parcel Market ShipMatrix has released its first U.S. Domestic Parcel Market Report for 2024, and the findings underscore a transformative shift in the shipping landscape. While total parcel volume continues to grow, legacy carriers like FedEx and UPS are facing a [...]
Yesterday, UPS unveiled what it’s calling an expansion of its Ground portfolio—introducing UPS Ground Saver® and UPS® Ground with Freight Pricing. In reality, it seems more like a rebranding of existing services than a rollout of something brand new. UPS launched UPS® Ground with Freight Pricing on September 1, 2016. This service was designed for [...]
The White House announced Wednesday that the U.S. will end the de minimis exemption for China and Hong Kong next month, with other countries to follow. April 2025 — In a sweeping effort to combat the flow of synthetic opioids into the United States, former President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order ending [...]
Starting July 19, 2025, the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system will undergo major updates. These changes are designed to modernize and simplify freight classification for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. 🚛 Key Changes Standardized Density Scale: A new 13-class density scale (up from 11 classes) will more precisely classify freight based on density, helping streamline shipments [...]