March 9th, 2026
Carrier surcharges have a quiet way of reshaping your shipping budget. Effective March 5, 2026, FedEx revised its Demand Surcharges on U.S. international import and export services — covering parcel and freight across dozens of global trade…
February 17th, 2026
FedEx is accelerating its Network 2.0 overhaul across the U.S. and Canada. The plan includes closing more than 475 stations by 2027. This is a structural shift that can impact pickup coverage, transit times, and cost management for parcel…
January 5th, 2026
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…
November 4th, 2025
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,…
November 3rd, 2025
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),…
September 12th, 2025
FedEx Surcharges: What Changed from 2025 to 2026?
Effective date: January 5, 2026 (unless noted by FedEx)
Biggest % jumps (selected): Remote DAS, AK/HI DAS, Address Correction, Dry Ice, Additional Handling.
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September 6th, 2025
DHL eCommerce announced its Peak Surcharge 2025–2026 schedule for U.S. shippers. The surcharges will be in effect from October 5, 2025, through January 17, 2026.
Effective Period
Applies to Domestic, Returns, and International…
August 7th, 2025
Key Takeaways for Parcel Shippers – Covering April 1 – June 30, 2025
Overview
The U.S. Postal Service reported another challenging quarter, with a larger controllable loss than last year but steady overall revenue. While volumes in several…
June 19th, 2025
Today, we’re diving into some important updates from FedEx that go into effect July 14, 2025—and if you’re in logistics or eCommerce, you’re going to want to pay close attention.
🚨 New Penalty Fees
FedEx is introducing major penalty…
May 27th, 2025
What Shrinking Giants and Expanding Alternatives Mean for Shippers
The parcel delivery market is undergoing a quiet revolution. As UPS and FedEx strategically shrink and restructure their networks, a new class of alternative carriers is…