April 18th, 2025
In today’s hyper-competitive eCommerce world, the “last mile”—the final leg of a product’s journey to the customer’s doorstep—has emerged as both a critical advantage and a major obstacle for merchants. Consumers expect faster, more…

April 14th, 2025
The Shifting Ground Beneath FedEx and UPS: How Private Networks Are Redefining the U.S. Parcel Market ShipMatrix has released its first U.S. Domestic Parcel Market Report for 2024, and the findings underscore a transformative shift in the…

April 9th, 2025
Yesterday, UPS unveiled what it’s calling an expansion of its Ground portfolio—introducing UPS Ground Saver® and UPS® Ground with Freight Pricing. In reality, it seems more like a rebranding of existing services than a rollout of something…

April 2nd, 2025
Today marks a key shift in UPS’s domestic shipping strategy: SurePost is officially gone, and in its place is UPS Ground Saver. While this change has been in the works for months, it’s now fully in effect—and parcel shippers need to understand…

March 26th, 2025
UPS has launched a powerful new tool for international shoppers: UPS® Global Checkout. Now live in 43 countries and shipping to over 200 destinations, this service takes the guesswork out of cross-border purchases by displaying the total cost…

March 22nd, 2025
UPS has announced another round of layoffs, impacting hundreds of workers across the U.S. Key locations affected include: Charlotte, NC – 198 workers (effective March 2025) Hialeah, FL – 65 workers (effective April 2025) …

March 15th, 2025
UPS has introduced a temporary $0.29 per pound “Surge Fee” on shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau to the U.S. Effective March 16-29, the surcharge is applied based on billable weight and is subject to UPS’ fuel surcharge. 💰 Why the…

March 6th, 2025
UPS is rolling out significant changes to its invoicing and payment processes in 2025, introducing new fees and adjustments that could impact shippers’ operational costs. These changes are part of an effort to modernize payment processing and…

February 25th, 2025
As UPS continues to address operational costs and maintain service quality, several important changes will take effect starting March 24, 2025. These adjustments are designed to optimize shipping services, but they also come with impacts to your …

January 31st, 2025
UPS Stock Plummets Amid Strategic Shift UPS faced its most significant trading drop ever, with shares falling 14.1% to $114.90 after the announcement that it will cut business with Amazon by more than 50% by mid-2026. While this strategy is…