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ParcelPeak Season 2024
The parcel market has slowed. While things are calm, peak season is approaching. This year’s forecast predicts a more subdued peak, yet hidden challenges remain that could derail carefully planned operations, draining cash and sinking budgets.
FedExFedEx Q1 2025 Earnings
Q1 2025 reported lower guidance and missed all the major metrics, with revenue growth flat year-over-year. No worries – FedEx is confident in its ability to impose all these new fees without driving away too many customers and has already pre-negotiated fees with its larger shippers.
AmazonAmazon October Prime Days
Amazon announced that Prime Big Deal days will return on October 8-9, 2024 Amazon Prime Day is an event that happens during the year, offering their prime members exclusive deals. Usually, one in July and one in October lasts 48 hours in 19 countries, generating billions of sales.
DHLDHL Express Preparing for Peak 2024
DHL Express is investing over €100 million in air and shipment handling capacity to prepare for the anticipated surge in demand during the year-end 2024 peak season. This investment will also include supplemental flights with existing aircraft.
FedEx2025 FedEx 5.9% General Rate Increase
The FedEx General Rate Increase (GRI) will go into effect on January 6, 2025. The standard list rates for FedEx package and freight will increase on average by 5.9% The 5.9% increase is an average over ALL FedEx shippers and will impact you differently depending on your shipping profile and agreement.
ParcelFuel Surcharge Increase
Starting September 16, UPS will implement another increase in Fuel surcharge tables for both Export and Import shipments. For the second time in two months, UPS will increase Fuel Surcharge for International Ground and Air Exports and Imports.
ParcelDiscount Rates Changes Announced
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will enter into New Agreements with Package Consolidator Companies Consistent with its Delivering for America (DFA) Strategy * Postal Service will no longer offer discounted rates through Negotiated Service Agreements for packages entered by consolidators at Post Office Delivery Units * Since implementation began three years ago, the DFA
UPSUPS to Acquire Frigo-Trans
Today UPS announced the acquisition of Frigo-Trans, and its sister company BPL, (together “Frigo-Trans”) industry-leading, complex healthcare logistics providers based in Germany. This acquisition will enhance UPS’s end-to-end capabilities throughout Europe for UPS Healthcare customers who increasingly require temperature-sensitive and time-critical logistics.
ParcelFuel Surcharge Increase
On October 7, 2024, OnTrac will raise its fuel surcharge to align with UPS’s Domestic Ground and SurePost surcharge. Information regarding OnTrac’s rates, surcharges, and fuel surcharges can be viewed at: OnTrac Ontrac is a last-mile parcel carrier for retailers and direct-to-consumer brands that span 35 states and Washington, D.C.
DHLNew DHL eCommerce Distribution Center
The company is relocating from Raleigh to Concord, NC. The larger distribution center will handle 30% more parcels and packages for online merchant customers with the help of state-of-the-art automation.
FedExFedEx Strategic Alliance and Financial Investment with Nimble
FedEx has formed a strategic partnership and made a financial investment in Nimble, a company specializing in AI robotics and autonomous technology. The aim is to expand FedEx’s fulfillment services across North America.
USPSUSPS Proposes Temporary Rate Changes for 2024 Holiday Shipping Season
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will temporarily adjust its prices to cover the additional handling cost for a smooth peak season.
FedExFuel Surcharge Increase
On September 2, 2024, FedEx will increase their fuel surcharge tables for package services/domestic air and Ground, Home Delivery, and International Ground.
UPSFuel Surcharge Increase
On August 26, 2024, UPS will implement another fuel surcharge matrix increase. Details of the announcement can be viewed at: ups.com/fuelsurcharge This is an excellent time to engage our consultants to use our advanced analytics to guide you in controlling costs.
ParcelThe de minimis tax exemption!
What is the de minimus tax exception? The de minimis tax exemption, Section 321 of the Tariff Act of 1930, is a law administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
UPSDelivery Area Surcharges updates from UPS
On April 8th of this year, UPS will expand their Delivery Surcharge delivery zone by 82 new zip codes. On June 17th, UPS stated that the applicable zone would change for certain origin/destination ZIP code pairs. Ensure you understand how these 3 different Delivery Area Surcharges (DAS) can impact your cost.
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