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ParcelCarson Brown Captures ASA STARS Victory
Carson Brown kicked off his 2026 ASA STARS National Tour season with a strong win in the 27th Annual SIG Sauer Academy Clyde Hart Memorial 200 at New Smyrna Speedway. He started third, battled through the field, took the lead, and earned the cowboy hat in victory lane.
FedExInPost, Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF announce agreement
FedEx, Advent, FedEx A&R, and PPF announced an agreement on a recommended all-cash offer for all issued and outstanding InPost shares at an offer price of EUR 15.60 per share. Read the announcement here: FedEx Newsroom release.
UPSUPS Zone Changes Are Quietly Raising Your Shipping Costs
Multiple Zone Updates in Three Years If you ship with UPS, your costs have likely changed more than you realize. UPS implemented multiple zone chart updates on the following dates.
OnTracOnTrac Updates AHS and LPS Surcharge Rates
Regional parcel carriers are adjusting their pricing structures, and your shipping budget may be at risk. OnTrac has announced updated Additional Handling Surcharge (AHS) and Large Package Surcharge (LPS) rates, effective March 7, 2026. For shippers who rely on OnTrac’s regional network strength, these zone-based increases demand immediate attention and proactive cost management.
ParcelSimple Shipping Cost Is Not Always Smart
FedEx OneRate Increased Again. Simple Is Not Always Smart for Parcel Shipping Costs. FedEx quietly made a move that matters to anyone shipping parcels at scale. On January 19, 2026, FedEx increased FedEx OneRate pricing. In many cases, those increases exceeded the published general rate increase of 5.9 percent.
UPSUPS Restructuring
UPS is reshaping its business. It is reducing low-margin volume, adjusting its network, and prioritizing higher-margin segments. These moves can change cost, service, and capacity dynamics for parcel shippers. Source:Wall Street Jounral What This Means for Parcel Shippers Capacity can shift by region and lane.
UPSUPS Q4 2025 Earnings
UPS Financial Results and Outlook UPS reported Q4 2025 revenue of $24.5 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.38, exceeding analyst expectations. Revenue per piece increased in both domestic and international segments despite softer overall volume. For full year 2025, UPS generated $88.7 billion in revenue with operating margins near 9.8 percent.
FedExFedEx Plans New Memphis Sorting Facility
FedEx has submitted plans to build a new five-story, 1.6 million square foot eCommerce small package sorting facility at its Memphis World Hub. The project is nicknamed “Hercules.” It would sit adjacent to the existing hub infrastructure and link to the recently built facility known as “The Captain” via an elevated bridge.
FedExFedEx Didn’t Win With Planes. It Won With a New Definition of Time.
Why the Classic Story Is Incomplete Most histories say FedEx beat UPS, USPS, and DHL because of airplanes and hubs. That is only half true. The real competition was not between companies. It was between mental models of time. Three Rivals, Three Operating Logics UPS: Cost Logic UPS mastered ground efficiency. Routes, density, discipline.
FedExFedEx Signals a Structural Shift in Global Trade.
In a recent Corner Office interview with The New York Times, FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam described the current environment as an era of “re globalization.” His point was direct. Global commerce is not stopping. It is reorganizing. For parcel shippers, this changes how you should model cost, manage service risk, and build carrier strategy.
UPSUPS Sales Team Changes and Layoffs
UPS has restructured its U.S. sales organization and reduced headcount. The stated objective is a tighter focus on new business and account retention. The near-term impact for parcel shippers is disruption. Source article: Supply Chain Dive. What Changed at UPS Sales roles split between new business and customer success. Some sales staff eliminated.
ParcelParcel Surcharges Are the New Rate Increase
Parcel costs keep rising, even when volume stays flat. The biggest driver is no longer the base rate. It is the surcharge layer. Residential. Delivery area. Demand. Handling. Oversize. Fuel. These fees expand faster than most teams can model, and they often bypass the discounts you fought to secure.
USPSUSPS Tightens Package Tracking Data Access Starting April 2026
USPS is changing how commercial systems access package tracking data. Consumer tracking on usps.com stays the same. The change targets Tracking APIs, webhooks, and bulk scan data extracts used by businesses and platforms.
UPSUPS announces temporary Surge Fee for U.S. export shipments
UPS published updated Surge Fees on January 12, 2026, that add a temporary export Surge Fee for U.S.-origin international shipments. What changed Effective date: January 18, 2026. End date: February 14, 2026 Scope: U.S.
ParcelPeak 2025 Delivered Strong Results for Consumers
Parcel carriers entered peak 2025 with excess capacity and growing competition. The result was stronger on-time performance across the industry. ShipMatrix data on millions of parcels shipped from December 1 through December 31, 2025 shows clear improvement versus peak 2024. UPS: 97.2% on time FedEx: 95.3% on time U.S.
USPSUSPS issues report to Congress for 2025
The United States Postal Service has published its Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report to Congress covering October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025. Report Summary The USPS Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Report confirms the Postal Service is in a prolonged financial deficit while accelerating a multi-year operational transformation.
FedExFedEx AHS and Oversize Costs Hit January 12, 2026
In January 2026, FedEx is implementing structural changes to how it assesses packages, moving beyond standard dimensional weight to include new cubic volume and weight thresholds for major surcharges. While a general rate increase (GRI) of 5.9% took effect on January 5, 2026, more significant dimensional-related changes begin on January 12, 2026.
USPSUSPS proposed Parcel Dimension Compliance Rule
What USPS Is Proposing and Why This May Trigger Broader Change USPS plans to require accurate length, width, and height on every commercial parcel shipped via Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, USPS Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. The current size threshold would be removed. All manifested parcels would need exact dimensions.
USPSUSPS Postmark Rule Update
What Changed in USPS Postmark Rules USPS now applies postmarks when mail is processed at a facility, not when it is dropped off by the sender. This change took effect in late December 2025. As a result dates on postmarks may not match the actual drop-off date.
Parcel2025 eCommerce Trends Report – Business Edition
DHL surveyed 4,050 e commerce businesses across 19 markets to understand what is shaping strategy in 2025. The findings point to a clear shift. Logistics decisions now directly influence conversion, customer loyalty, and growth.
USPSUSPS Opens Door to Competition
The United States Postal Service’s financial crisis has reached a critical juncture, with the agency warning it could run out of cash within 12 to 24 months. In response, USPS is pursuing a strategic shift that could dramatically reshape the package delivery landscape – but may also jeopardize its lucrative relationship with Amazon.
FedExNavigating the 2026 FedEx Rate Landscape
The new year brings significant changes to parcel shipping costs that demand immediate attention from businesses relying on FedEx services. While the announced 5.9% general rate increase captures headlines, the real story lies in the comprehensive cost adjustments that extend far beyond base transportation rates.
UPSRethinking Carrier Contracts: Why Shippers Always Have Options
One of the most common statements we hear from parcel shippers sounds definitive: “We’re locked into our UPS or FedEx contract.” That belief often stops organizations from taking action that could meaningfully reduce shipping costs and increase flexibility. The reality is more nuanced, and far more empowering, once you understand how carrier agreements actually work.
UPSA Critical Reset Point for Parcel Shippers
January 2026 Brings a New Wave of Parcel Cost Changes As the calendar turns to January 2026, parcel shippers face another critical inflection point. Both UPS and FedEx are rolling out multiple pricing, fuel, and assessment-criteria changes in rapid succession, many of which will materially impact total shipping spend beyond headline rate increases.
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