January 15th, 2026USPS is changing how commercial systems access package tracking data. Consumer tracking on usps.com stays the same. The change targets Tracking APIs, webhooks, and bulk scan data extracts used by businesses and platforms. What USPS Is...
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UPS announces temporary Surge Fee for U.S. export shipments

January 14th, 2026UPS published updated Surge Fees on January 12, 2026, that add a temporary export Surge Fee for U.S.-origin international shipments. What changed Effective date: January 18, 2026. End date: February 14, 2026 Scope: U.S. export...
Read MorePeak 2025 Delivered Strong Results for Consumers

January 13th, 2026 Parcel carriers entered peak 2025 with excess capacity and growing competition. The result was stronger on-time performance across the industry. ShipMatrix data on millions of parcels shipped from December 1 through December 31, 2025 shows clear...
Read MoreUSPS issues report to Congress for 2025

January 12th, 2026 The United States Postal Service has published its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report to Congress covering October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Report Summary The USPS Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report confirms the Postal Service is in a...
Read MoreFedEx AHS and Oversize Costs Hit January 12, 2026

January 10th, 2026In January 2026, FedEx is implementing structural changes to how it assesses packages, moving beyond standard dimensional weight to include new cubic volume and weight thresholds for major surcharges. While a general rate...
Read MoreUSPS proposed Parcel Dimension Compliance Rule

January 10th, 2026 What USPS Is Proposing and Why This May Trigger Broader Change USPS plans to require accurate length, width, and height on every commercial parcel shipped via Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. The...
Read MoreUSPS Postmark Rule Update

January 8th, 2026 What Changed in USPS Postmark Rules USPS now applies postmarks when mail is processed at a facility, not when it is dropped off by the sender. This change took effect in late December 2025. As a result dates on postmarks may not match the...
Read More2025 eCommerce Trends Report – Business Edition

January 7th, 2026 DHL surveyed 4,050 e commerce businesses across 19 markets to understand what is shaping strategy in 2025. The findings point to a clear shift. Logistics decisions now directly influence conversion, customer loyalty, and growth. For parcel...
Read MoreUSPS Opens Door to Competition

January 6th, 2026 The United States Postal Service's financial crisis has reached a critical juncture, with the agency warning it could run out of cash within 12 to 24 months. In response, USPS is pursuing a strategic shift that could...
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