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…

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…

December 27th, 2025
The parcel market is shifting fast. While FedEx, UPS, and DHL remain massive global networks, the forces that fueled their historic growth are changing. The result: legacy carriers are facing new pressure on volume, margin, and…

October 29th, 2025
Peak-season surcharges are now active across most U.S. parcel carriers. You may not feel it yet, but the added costs will show up soon, likely on next week’s invoice. Every year, these fees test shippers’ margins. The difference between…

October 20th, 2025
  A Market at a Breaking Point The 2025 Alternative Carrier Benchmark Report from Tusk Logistics confirms what many shipping leaders already feel: the parcel ecosystem is strained—costs keep rising, visibility is…

October 8th, 2025
  Parcel contract negotiations in 2025 are more complex—and more critical—than ever. Major carriers, such as UPS and FedEx, have embedded hundreds of negotiable elements into their contracts, many of which are intentionally dense…

October 1st, 2025
Major carriers like UPS and FedEx are once again rolling out steep peak season surcharges—even as shipping volumes remain stagnant. What was once a justified cost during explosive e-commerce growth is now seen by many as a cash grab in a soft…

September 18th, 2025
  DHL surveyed 24,000 shoppers across 24 countries to uncover what’s shaping the future of online retail. The 2025 report highlights how technology, sustainability, and evolving customer expectations are redefining e-commerce…

September 10th, 2025
DHL Strengthens Healthcare Logistics with SDS Rx Acquisition DHL Supply Chain has agreed to acquire SDS Rx, a U.S. specialist in final-mile healthcare delivery, to deepen its Life Sciences & Healthcare capabilities and expand same-day and…

September 6th, 2025
DHL eCommerce announced its Peak Surcharge 2025–2026 schedule for U.S. shippers. The surcharges will be in effect from October 5, 2025, through January 17, 2026. Effective Period Applies to Domestic, Returns, and International…