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ParcelPorch Pirate Solution
According to Security.org, Porch pirates stole $12 billion in packages in the past year, and as many as 58 million Americans have become victims in the last 12 months. Package theft is a growing issue, leading shoppers to invest in solutions like doorbell cameras, lock boxes, and insurance.
UPSUPS implements Verity drones
UPS Supply Chain Solutions has partnered with Verity to implement autonomous inventory tracking at its Kentucky-based UPS Velocity facility. The technology enables Velocity to detect stock discrepancies and minimize “high-reach tasks” for employees.
ParcelSpeedX – The New Last Mile Delivery in the U.S.
The rise of e-commerce giant Shein has led to the creation of SpeedX, a U.S. delivery service specializing in dropping packages directly at shoppers’ doorsteps nationwide. SpeedX, launched in 2022, is a U.S. delivery service focused on low-cost shipping of small international packages, primarily for platforms like Shein, Amazon, and TikTok.
USPSUSPS Lowering On-Time Delivery Targets in 2025
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has published its 2025 Performance Targets by Service. The agency is reducing its on-time delivery targets for First-Class Mail in the 2025 fiscal year, as stated in a November 29 filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission.
UPSSEC fines UPS $45M
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) imposes a $45M fine on UPS for overvaluing its LTL unit before sale. UPS Freight was acquired by TFI International in 2021 for $800m and is now branded as TForce Freight.
USPSUSPS 2025 Rate Increase Plans
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for proposed Shipping Services price changes effective January 19, 2025, approved by the USPS Governors. The changes include: – Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express: ~3.2% increase. – USPS Ground Advantage: ~3.9% increase. – Parcel Select: ~9.2% increase.
ParcelSpee-Dee Delivery Service will not increase 2025 rates
A Midwest regional delivery service, Spee-Dee Delivery, states to their customers in a letter on November 11 that they will not be raising their rates in 2025.
ParcelReducing Address Correction Cost
In today’s fast-paced e-commerce landscape, getting a package to the right address quickly and accurately is essential for customer satisfaction. However, incorrect or incomplete addresses are common and can lead to costly address correction fees from shipping carriers.
ParcelPeak Shipping Deadlines 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 and maintain holiday cheer.
AmazonAmazon Prime Air Drone Deliveries
Amazon announced yesterday the launch of its Prime Air drone delivery service for customers in Tolleson, Arizona. The service is for customers who live near their Same-Day site in Tolleson, Arizona, and the purchased item weighs less than 5 pounds or can be delivered by drone in under an hour.
ParcelPeak Season Surcharge
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.
UPSFedEx – UPS General Rate Increase 2025
UPS and FedEx both announced an increase of 5.9% in 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI). The FedEx Increase is effective January 6, 2025, and the UPS effective rate is two weeks earlier, on December 23, 2024.
ParcelCondensed Days for Shipping 2024
This holiday season brings a distinct challenge, with only 17 shipping days between Black Friday and Christmas Eve. This is a tight window we haven’t encountered since 2019. Data from that year reveals that consumers typically pause their spending right before Thanksgiving, only to surge back during the prime shopping days.
DHLDHL leverages AI to enhance customer experience.
DHL Supply Chain, with support from BCG X, has launched key Generative AI applications to enhance efficiency and customer experience. The first tool, a data cleansing application, supports the Solutions Design team by cleaning and organizing customer data, enabling faster and more accurate logistics planning.
UPSUPS 3Q Earnings
UPS reported third-quarter solid earnings for 2024, beating Wall Street expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.76 and revenue of $22.2 billion, driven by a 6.5% increase in daily U.S. package volume and a 5.8% increase in daily U.S. package revenue.
UPSUPS changes effective on or after 1/27/2025
Effective January 27, 2025 The Large Package Surcharge (LPS) will be determined using revised calculations based either on the shipment’s length, weight, or cubic volume. Regarding the Additional Handling Charge (AHC), the length plus girth definition for AHC will be replaced by a cubic volume definition to determine the applicability of AHC.
USPSUSPS proposing change in 2025
The USPS has proposed a new rule to stop using dual shipping labels by industry shipping partners. This change is part of the “Delivering for America” plan, which seeks to phase out services and policies that no longer align with USPS’s goals.
UPSUPS adds more Surcharges
Effective October 21, 2024 The list of ZIP codes to which Area Surcharges apply will change. The list of ZIP codes aligned to certain Zones will change.
AmazonAmazon Air Services
Amazon Air is now selling cargo capacity on their aircraft to third parties. Amazon stated they would provide space on 100+ aircraft with more than 250 daily flights, including partner airlines, and offer ad hoc, charter, or blocked space services.
UPSUPS adds fee for Credit Card Shippers.
For UPS invoices paid via credit card on or after October 26, 2024, an additional surcharge equal to 2% of the total amount paid will apply. In the past, shippers would accept lesser discounts to use a credit card. If this is the case, now is the perfect time to renegotiate with UPS.
ParcelDockworkers Reach Tentative Deal
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative six-year agreement. This included a 62 percent increase in wages during the life of the agreement for the 45,000 members to return to work, raising the average wage from $39 to $63 an hour.
ParcelDockworkers on Strike
Longshoremen went on strike at ports along the East Coast and the Gulf of Mexico at Midnight to start in October of 2024. This action will disrupt the economy and halt trade across various goods just weeks before the presidential election.
UPSUPS Surge Fee Increase
Effective October 13, 2024, UPS will revise Surge Fee rates and applicability. Once again, UPS is raising its rates by extending surge fees to cover shipments from the US to international destinations. As stated, these Surge Fees are subject to change, and Fuel Surcharge will apply based on the billable weight of the shipment.
DHLDHL Growth Strategy
DHL Group has introduced its “Strategy 2030 – Accelerate Sustainable Growth” framework, targeting 50% revenue growth by 2030 compared to 2023. The company plans to achieve this by focusing on its core businesses, leveraging growth in fast-growing regions and sectors, and capitalizing on e-commerce trends.
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