
December 27th, 2025
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…

December 27th, 2025
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…

December 16th, 2025
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…

October 1st, 2025
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…

August 9th, 2025
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for a
temporary price change for the 2025 peak holiday season covering select package services.
Pending PRC review, the rates would take…

August 3rd, 2025
Attention small and mid-sized shippers – major carriers FedEx and UPS are pulling back on traditional parcel discounts and turning to more aggressive pricing strategies focused on profitability.
1. Discounts Are Disappearing
FedEx and…

May 30th, 2025
Effective June 1, 2025, FedEx will update the list of ZIP codes impacted by its Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). This change will affect businesses that ship to residential and remote commercial areas, potentially increasing last-mile delivery…

May 19th, 2025
In a major expansion move, Stord, the Atlanta‑based commerce‑enablement platform, has officially completed its acquisition of Ware2Go from UPS. The deal, announced on May 19, 2025, brings 21 additional fulfillment centers (totaling…