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…
December 16th, 2025
Peak-season execution in early December delivered a positive signal for ecommerce brands: the major parcel networks handled Cyber Week volume with exceptionally high on-time performance. But strong service doesn’t eliminate a shipper’s biggest…
December 12th, 2025
As more brands advertise “arrives before Christmas,” the pressure shifts to the shipping operation behind the promise. With December 24 quickly approaching, the most common mistake we see is relying on standard ground service for too…
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…
August 29th, 2025
UPS has released its updated Demand Surcharge schedule effective this fall and winter, outlining additional fees that will impact shippers during the busiest shipping weeks of the year. These surcharges—commonly known as Peak Surcharges—apply…
August 9th, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for a
temporary price change for the 2025 peak holiday season covering select package services.
Pending PRC review, the rates would take…
July 10th, 2025
FedEx has announced new peak-season demand surcharges effective from September 29, 2025 through January 18, 2026. These surcharges apply to U.S. domestic services and will affect virtually all shippers, especially those handling high volumes of…
January 27th, 2025
The holiday shipping rush of 2024 put major carriers to the test, and new data from ShipMatrix, Inc. reveals how they performed.
Analyzing millions of parcels shipped between December 1 and December 31, the report highlights on-time performance…
November 7th, 2024
Peak season is busy enough already, and timely deliveries are crucial to keeping customers happy. It is essential to help buyers plan by clearly sharing holiday shipping deadlines. Major carriers provide schedules to ensure smooth, on-time shipments…
October 30th, 2024
All major carriers (UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL) are introducing temporary surcharges to handle the rise in shipping volumes and related operational expenses during the peak season of 2024. These fees could have an impact on your cost.
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