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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.
USPSUSPS 2026 Rate Increase
The USPS has officially announced its proposed 2026 package rate changes, and there are several strategic adjustments that ecommerce shippers should prepare for. While the increase still requires PRC approval (expected), the effective date is projected to be January 18, 2026. Below is a breakdown of the key impacts by product category.
Parcel🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day
we pause today to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation with courage, commitment, and sacrifice. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar, it’s a reminder of the freedoms we enjoy and the people who make those freedoms possible.
ParcelRookie of the Year!
Congratulations to Carson Brown Motorsports on winning the PepperJack Kennels Rookie of the Year! We couldn’t be prouder to stand behind Carson Brown as he caps off an incredible season by earning Rookie of the Year honors in the ASA STARS National Tour.
OnTracOnTrac GRI 2026
OnTrac has announced its 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI), effective January 3, 2026. As a regional carrier focused on fast, cost-effective ground and last-mile delivery, especially strong across the West and parts of the South, OnTrac is a credible alternative to national carriers in the right lanes and profiles. Learn more at ontrac.com.
ParcelCarson Brown – All American 400
🎸 🎸 N A S H V I L L E 🎸 🎸 Carson Brown at the controls of the 81 this weekend at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway for The 40th All-American 400.
UPSUPS 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI)
UPS has announced the General Rate Increase (GRI) of 5.9%, effective December 22, 2025, impacting Ground, Air, and International services. Remember: 5.9% is an average, your real increase will vary by service, weight, zone, and surcharges, and can climb higher once mid-year adjustments are layered in. Comparing 2025 vs.
UPSUPS Acquires Andlauer Healthcare Group
UPS has announced the acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group (AHG), a leading Canadian logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled and healthcare transportation. The deal, valued at approximately US $1.6 billion (CA $2.2 billion), strengthens UPS’s growing footprint in cold-chain and healthcare logistics, an area of high demand and strong profit margins.
UPSUPS and USPS Reunite
UPS and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have reached a preliminary agreement to collaborate again on Ground Saver deliveries, with USPS providing last-mile support. This move aims to blend USPS’s nationwide last-mile reach with UPS’s middle-mile network to improve efficiency and cost for economy parcels.
ParcelU.S. Peak-Season Surcharges Are Here
Peak-season surcharges are now active across most U.S. parcel carriers. You may not feel it yet, but the added costs will show up soon, likely on next week’s invoice. Every year, these fees test shippers’ margins.
UPSUPS Q3 2025: What Parcel Shippers Should Celebrate, and Watch Out For
UPS reported $21.4B in Q3 revenue with a GAAP operating margin of 8.4% and adjusted margin of 10.0%; adjusted EPS came in at $1.74. Management reiterated a strong peak-season posture heading into the holidays.
ParcelHow ebb Logistics helps Parcel Shippers Act on Tusk’s Benchmark Findings
A Market at a Breaking Point The 2025 Alternative Carrier Benchmark Report from Tusk Logistics confirms what many shipping leaders already feel: the parcel ecosystem is strained, costs keep rising, visibility is limited, and national carriers remain dominant largely through inertia, not performance Awareness of alternatives is high, but true adoption remains low.
OnTracNavigating Parcel Contract Negotiations in 2025: Why Shippers Need a Data-Driven Advocate
Parcel contract negotiations in 2025 are more complex, and more critical, than ever. Major carriers, such as UPS and FedEx, have embedded hundreds of negotiable elements into their contracts, many of which are intentionally dense and difficult to interpret.
ParcelWhy Shippers Can’t Afford to Ignore the Trend
Major carriers like UPS and FedEx are once again rolling out steep peak season surcharges, even as shipping volumes remain stagnant. What was once a justified cost during explosive e-commerce growth is now seen by many as a cash grab in a soft market. The Problem Demand is flat.
USPSUSPS Freezes Stamp Prices for January 2026
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will not raise prices for Market Dominant products in January 2026. In plain terms, the price of a Forever stamp (single-piece First-Class letter, 1 oz) will stay the same to start the year.
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