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
FedEx Q1 FY26: What Happened
Revenue: ~$22.2B (vs. ~$21.6B YoY). Source
Adjusted operating income: ~$1.30B (vs. ~$1.21B YoY). Source
Adjusted diluted EPS: $3.83 (vs. ~$3.60 YoY). Source
Drivers: Stronger U.S….
August 4th, 2025
While UPS and FedEx are streamlining their networks, a growing wave of alternative carriers is actively expanding—reshaping the delivery market in the process.
The Legacy Giants: Restructuring in a Soft Market
UPS is doubling down on…
August 3rd, 2025
Attention small and mid-sized shippers – major carriers FedEx and UPS are pulling back on traditional parcel discounts and turning to more aggressive pricing strategies focused on profitability.
1. Discounts Are Disappearing
FedEx and…
July 22nd, 2025
What’s Changing
As of July 19, 2025, the NMFC (National Motor Freight Classification) system shifted to a density-based model.
The new classification structure emphasizes density over product type, with other factors like…
July 19th, 2025
Effective August 18, 2025, FedEx will implement a subtle yet impactful change to how it calculates dimensional (DIM) weight – a move that could quietly increase shipping costs for many businesses.
Here’s what’s changing:
FedEx…
July 11th, 2025
Since early 2025, FedEx has been implementing Network 2.0, merging Express and Ground networks. In March 2025, eight more locations closed or reduced staff across TN, IL, VA, and WV.
📦 FedEx July 2025 Facility Closures & Layoffs
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