February 4th, 2026
FedEx OneRate Increased Again. Simple Is Not Always Smart for Parcel Shipping Costs.
FedEx quietly made a move that matters to anyone shipping parcels at scale. On January 19, 2026, FedEx increased FedEx OneRate pricing. In many cases, those…
January 26th, 2026
FedEx has submitted plans to build a new five-story, 1.6 million square foot eCommerce small package sorting facility at its Memphis World Hub. The project is nicknamed “Hercules.” It would sit adjacent to the existing hub infrastructure and…
January 19th, 2026
In a recent Corner Office interview with The New York Times, FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam described the current environment as an era of “re globalization.” His point was direct. Global commerce is not stopping. It is reorganizing.
For…
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 10th, 2026
In 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…
January 5th, 2026
The new year brings significant changes to parcel shipping costs that demand immediate attention from businesses relying on FedEx services. While the announced 5.9% general rate increase captures headlines, the real story lies in…
January 1st, 2026
One of the most common statements we hear from parcel shippers sounds definitive:
“We’re locked into our UPS or FedEx contract.”
That belief often stops organizations from taking action that could meaningfully reduce shipping costs and…
December 29th, 2025
January 2026 Brings a New Wave of Parcel Cost Changes
As the calendar turns to January 2026, parcel shippers face another critical inflection point.
Both UPS and FedEx are rolling out multiple pricing, fuel, and assessment-criteria changes in…
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…
December 20th, 2025
FedEx reported a strong second quarter (ended November 30, 2025), driven by higher package yields, continued structural cost reductions, and higher U.S. domestic package volume. Revenue rose to $23.5B (up from $22.0B), and adjusted diluted EPS…