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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.
UPSWhat’s Left for FedEx, UPS, & DHL?
The parcel market is shifting fast. While FedEx, UPS, and DHL remain massive global networks, the forces that fueled their historic growth are changing. The result: legacy carriers are facing new pressure on volume, margin, and relevance, especially in the ecommerce-driven last mile.
UPS3 Rate Increases in 5 Weeks
Monday, December 22 marks the first of three consecutive UPS rate increases that will compound your shipping costs through January. If you’re managing parcel spend for your organization, these dates should already be circled on your calendar, but knowing about them and taking action are two different things.
FedExFedEx Q2 FY2026: What Parcel Shippers Need to Know
FedEx reported a strong second quarter (ended November 30, 2025), driven by higher package yields, continued structural cost reductions, and higher U.S. domestic package volume. Revenue rose to $23.5B (up from $22.0B), and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $4.82 (up from $4.05). The Headline Numbers That Matter Revenue: $23.5B (up ~7% YoY).
ParcelCyber Week Delivery Performance Was Strong, But Parcel Shippers Can’t Let It Create Complacency
Peak-season execution in early December delivered a positive signal for ecommerce brands: the major parcel networks handled Cyber Week volume with exceptionally high on-time performance. But strong service doesn’t eliminate a shipper’s biggest near-term risk, cost.
ParcelHoliday Shipping Cutoff Dates
As more brands advertise “arrives before Christmas,” the pressure shifts to the shipping operation behind the promise. With December 24 quickly approaching, the most common mistake we see is relying on standard ground service for too long, then scrambling when transit time becomes unpredictable.
USPSAmazon–USPS Contract Nears a Strategic Turning Point
As Amazon’s contract with the United States Postal Service approaches its October 2026 expiration, recent developments suggest the relationship may be entering a period of strategic recalibration. Long-standing operational alignment is now being evaluated amid financial pressure on the USPS, shifting delivery economics, and increased competition across the parcel market.
ParcelRacing with Purpose: Carson Brown Brings Awareness to the Snowball Derby
Looking strong on and off the track, Carson Brown Motorsports showcases the No. 81 SAVE22.VET car at the Snowball Derby in Pensacola, raising awareness while competing at one of short-track racing’s biggest stages. Awesome to see the vision for this car come to reality.
ParcelSpeed to Delivery Race
The battle for ultra-fast delivery just intensified. On December 1, Amazon revealed that it is testing 30-minute delivery in two major markets, Seattle and Philadelphia.
ParcelFuel Surcharge Costs Are Rising Again
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.
ParcelCarson Brown Joins RCR
Carson Brown Motorsports joins Richard Childress Racing‘s(RCR) driver development program.
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