TransImpact recently released its analyses of the 2023 UPS and FedEx general rate increases (GRIs). Click below to download PDFs of these analyses. hbspt.cta.load(2621416, 'fd7ee5cc-770f-4e8e-974b-b... View More
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The e-commerce landscape has changed dramatically over the last two years. Retailers have had to balance the acceleration towards e-commerce and meeting consumers’ expectations of fast and f... View More
Typically, with a smaller organization, the responsibility of managing the carriers falls on the shipping manager or operations manager. This responsibility is in addition to the many other jobs requi
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ATLANTA (Nov. 1, 2022) - The merger of MHS Global (“MHS”), a leading global provider of material handling automation and systems integration, and Fortna (“FORTNA”), a leading software... View More
Nashville, Tenn. — October 25, 2022 — Leading e-commerce parcel carrier LaserShip/OnTrac is partnering with Nashville General Hospital Foundation (NGHF) to provide hunger relief to individ
With the proliferation of online shopping, the e-commerce industry is growing exponentially. As a direct result, third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment support services are a rapidly growing and crit
E-commerce is on the rise as peak season officially kicks off. With package deliveries increasing, the number of risks associated with shipping are increasing, too. Merchants are becoming acutely more
It is very important for a parcel shipper to know and follow the rules of the transportation service providers used by the shipper however named, e.g., tariffs, service guides, or terms and conditions
Matching rival FedEx’s September announcement, UPS has revealed its 2023 General Rate Increase (GRI) will also set an all-time high of 6.9%. While the FedEx increases are effective January 3... View More
Free shipping is still alive and well, but it is evolving as retailers battle higher last-mile costs. According to a report from last-mile technology firm X Delivery and the Retail Management... View More
I am writing this e-tip while sitting at O’Hare after attending another fantastic PARCEL Forum. One of the most prevalent discussions I heard at the conference was everyone trying to predict... View More
Between Thanksgiving and the end of December, UPS, the U.S. Postal Service and FedEx are preparing to deliver up to 110 million packages a day. And that doesn’t include the large number of items... View More
Planning is the difference between peak season warehouse success and a stressful holiday inventory swell. Peak season planning is vital for every facility. The right strategy can ensure you ar... View More
Ports remain clogged, labor is still short, and various raw materials continue to be endangered – which makes a company’s inventory invaluable. That means businesses are seeking every... View More
Automation is defined as “the use of largely automatic equipment in a system of manufacturing or other production process.” What does that mean in your distribution center? Automat... View More
When shippers look at their next freight bill, costs may be higher than normal – or the relative normal of late, characterized by already high and plentiful surcharges. That’s because FedEx... View More
This peak season, logistics leaders should expect new challenges to their operations from peak seasons past. According to a recent FedEx survey, the average transit time from China to U.S... View More
Paccurate's full report can be found here, but some key takeaways include the following: · Packages shipped in the United States contain 64% air, on average. That's double what e... View More
