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USPSUSPS Begins Search for New Postmaster General
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is initiating the process to identify his successor. After leading the agency through a major transformation since 2020, DeJoy emphasized securing long-term leadership to continue USPS’s modernization efforts.
Parcel2025 E-Commerce Trends: What Businesses Need to Know
As e-commerce evolves, businesses must adapt to changing consumer expectations to stay ahead. The newly released FedEx 2025 E-Commerce Trends to Watch Report highlights key shifts in shopping behavior, emphasizing convenience, seamless returns, and personalized engagement as critical drivers of success.
ParcelCongratulations to Carson Brown
Congratulations to Carson Brown Motorsports and the Anthony Campi Racing Team for their incredible victory at the 2025 World Series of Asphalt Super Late Model Race at New Smyrna Speedway! This win is a testament to the dedication, skill, and teamwork that define both Carson Brown and the Anthony Campi Racing organization.
ParcelReciprocal Tariffs Impacts
President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing reciprocal tariffs on all countries is set to reshape international trade and parcel shipping. This policy enforces equal tariffs on nations that tax U.S. goods, leading to potential cost increases, delays, and operational challenges for businesses and consumers. Key Changes in Parcel Shipping 1.
FreightLTL Q4 2024 Overview
The Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) sector faced a challenging fourth quarter in 2024, marked by declining revenues and shipment volumes. Despite these hurdles, several leading carriers demonstrated resilience through strategic initiatives and operational adjustments.
USPSUSPS Reverses Course, Resumes Package Shipments from China Amid New Tariffs
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has reinstated package shipments from China just hours after temporarily halting them. The brief suspension followed the implementation of a new 10% tariff on Chinese imports, part of an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing. Why the Sudden Suspension?
UPSUPS Q4 2024 Earnings Report
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.
ParcelSecure Better Parcel Rates in 2025
The parcel market in 2025 offers shippers a unique opportunity to negotiate favorable rates, driven by aggressive discounting. Carries’ will continue to focus on maintaining their rate increase with tighter controls on pricing. Regional carriers, Amazon, and the U.S.
ParcelCarrier Parcel On-time Performance in December 2024
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 (OTP) across all parcel services, including express, deferred, ground, and last-mile deliveries.
ParcelRevolutionizing Parcel Tracking
The Rise of Smart Labels and Real-Time Visibility The parcel shipping industry is transforming tracking technology to provide more precise and reliable data on shipments. By moving beyond traditional barcode scanning, carriers are adopting advanced tracking devices that leverage cellular networks, Bluetooth, and RFID technology.
ParcelParcel Shipping Industry Adapts to Economic Pressures
Freight Recession Could End in 2025 The “freight recession,” which has strained parcel delivery giants like UPS and FedEx over the past three years, may be nearing its end, according to analysts at Bank of America (BofA). Factors such as improving market sentiment, rising truck demand, and potential deregulation are driving optimism for a rebound.
FedExFedEx Freight President to Retire
Lance Moll Retires After 33 Years at FedEx Freight, Leaving a Legacy of Leadership and Innovation. After an impressive 33-year career at FedEx, Lance Moll, president of FedEx Freight, will retire on January 31, transitioning to an executive advisor role until July 31 to ensure a smooth handover.
FedExFedEx Rate Changes
FedEx announced a series of rate and surcharge increases for 2025. Fuel surcharge – Effective February 10, 2025. FedEx will adjust the fuel surcharges and update the tables for domestic package and express freight services, FedEx Ground®, FedEx Home Delivery®, and FedEx International Ground® services.
ParcelVeho Launches New Service
New highly cost competitive 2-5 day service gives businesses relief from rising shipping costs. Veho, a leading alternative parcel delivery platform, has launched a Premium Economy service with delivery guarantees within five days.
USPSUSPS New Services
The USPS will be introducing two new offerings in 2025. They aim to integrate smarter strategies to make shipping seamless, cost-effective, and faster for customers. Next Day Priority USPS is introducing Next Day Priority for businesses requiring fast, reliable shipping.
USPSUSPS Rate Changes 2025
Effective January 19, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) will implement price adjustments for several shipping services: Domestic Priority Mail and Express: Rates will increase by approximately 3.2%. USPS Ground Advantage: Prices will rise by about 3.9%. Retail prices will increase by 4.9% on average, while Commercial prices will see a 3.2% increase.
ParcelPandion Shuts Down
Pandion, a Bellevue, Washington-based delivery startup founded during the pandemic-driven e-commerce surge, closed operations on Wednesday, January 15th, amid a tightening venture capital market and the stabilization of online retail demand.
UPSUPS SurePost Rate Increase
UPS’s SurePost service, which combined UPS’s ground network with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for final-mile deliveries, has undergone significant changes. The contract between UPS and USPS expired on December 31, 2024, and the two companies did not reach a new agreement. As a result, starting January 2, 2025, UPS SurePost packages addressed to P.O.
DHLDHL Acquires Inmar Supply Chain Solutions
DHL Supply Chain has acquired Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence specializing in retail e-commerce returns. This strategic move positions DHL as North America’s largest reverse logistics provider.
ParcelU.S. Port Strike Averted
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative six-year agreement. The union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers has resolved key disputes.
UPSUPS Healthcare Expands
UPS Acquires Frigo-Trans and BPL to Strengthen Healthcare Logistics in Europe UPS has completed the acquisition of healthcare cold-chain logistics providers Frigo-Trans and BPL. UPS has successfully acquired Frigo-Trans and its sister company BPL, prominent European healthcare cold-chain logistics providers specializing in temperature-controlled and time-critical transportation.
ParcelInPost Q4 volumes rise 20%
Parcel locker firm InPost reported a 20% increase in fourth-quarter delivery volumes, reaching 322.1 million parcels, driven by the peak holiday season. Operating in nine countries, InPost handled nearly 14 million parcels on the busiest pre-Christmas day.
ParcelSevere Weather Disrupting Delivery Services
Severe weather has disrupted delivery services across the central and eastern U.S. FedEx, UPS, and the U.S. Postal Service are warning customers due to the Winter Storm Blair and Cora. Delays and disruptions could impact inbound and outbound shipments in the affected areas due to local conditions and restrictions.
ParcelCarson Brown Motorsports Partnership
is proud to announce its partnership with Carson Brown Motorsports for the 2025 race season. Today #28 Carson Brown made his first show in The Wild West Shootout at the Vado Speedway Park in Vado, New Mexico. Check out the event highlights below.
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