November 25th, 2025
As peak season volume surged, both major parcel carriers made aggressive moves to increase fuel surcharges (FSCs). These increases continue a trend of revenue-driven pricing that has reshaped parcel budgets over the past 24 months. FedEx: 1.5%…

November 4th, 2025
UPS has announced the General Rate Increase (GRI) of 5.9%, effective December 22, 2025, impacting Ground, Air, and International services. Remember: 5.9% is an average—your real increase will vary by service, weight, zone, and surcharges,…

November 3rd, 2025
UPS has announced the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group (AHG), a leading Canadian logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled and healthcare transportation. The deal, valued at approximately US $1.6 billion (CA $2.2 billion),…

October 31st, 2025
UPS and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have reached a preliminary agreement to collaborate again on Ground Saver deliveries, with USPS providing last-mile support. This move aims to blend USPS’s nationwide last-mile reach with UPS’s…

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 28th, 2025
UPS reported $21.4B in Q3 revenue with a GAAP operating margin of 8.4% and adjusted margin of 10.0%; adjusted EPS came in at $1.74. Management reiterated a strong peak-season posture heading into the holidays. Good News for Parcel…

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 17th, 2025
  What Changed with UPS Claims in 2025 Updated legal terms for claims and disputes. UPS refreshed its Tariff/Terms & Conditions and the “Claims & Legal Actions” document in 2025, including Individual Binding Arbitration…