The packaging industry faces mounting environmental challenges, and if you’re in this space, you’ve likely seen the pressure to adapt. Single-use materials, like plastics, fill up landfills... View More

During the holiday season, a late delivery can sometimes feel like the end of the world. You’ve been there: you order a highly anticipated gadget, new clothes, or a last-minute gift, only to... View More

UPS has announced a significant rate increase for its SurePost service, effective January 13, 2025. These increases for transportation charges and accessorial fees will far exceed the 5.9% rate hike U

In the fast-paced world of logistics and supply chain management, effective warehouse operations management stands out as a critical component for success. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) h

The GRIs from FedEx and UPS are more nuanced this year, with increases that map closer tothe actual cost increases most shippers will incur, but some shipping profiles will still be hardhit.With the h

In the evolving world of logistics and e-commerce, companies are continually exploring ways to optimize their shipping strategies. One approach that has gained popularity is the use of multicarr... View More

Package deliveries are booming, with e-commerce sales estimated to exceed $6.3 trillion globally this year. With exponential growth comes last-mile logistical challenges for delivering packages effici

When shipping globally or cross-border, it's important to carefully review your carrier contract to avoid costly mistakes. International shipping is significantly more complex than domestic s... View More

The booming e-commerce industry is good news for packaging companies, but it also produces seemingly competing demands. A growing push in favor of lightweighting packaging can clash with the goal of p

The recent Microsoft outage underscores the vulnerability of our digital infrastructure, significantly impacting industries like air cargo and shipping. As the industry continues to move towar... View More

Current State of the Domestic Small Parcel Market The US domestic small parcel market is currently in the midst in a period of rapid, meaningful, and far-reaching change. This current environ... View More

When I succeeded William J. Augello as author of this column in 2007, I knew the column would be about transportation law. It was not until later that I realized why it is so important for reade... View More

After a recent presentation on trends for international mail and delivery, I was asked how someone who needs to follow what’s happening internationally can do so with a reasonable time inves... View More

Parcel contracts usually last three years, so a comprehensive strategic sourcing event is crucial for optimizing your transportation budget. But is this event the end or just the beginning? Whil... View More

The beginning of the fall brings uncharted waters for 3PL shipping, distribution, and logistics; ecommerce market players have had to contend with inflated prices for shipping containers to move... View More

Inbound logistics refers to the process of receiving, handling, and storing goods coming into a warehouse. This process is critical for maintaining efficient and accurate inventory management... View More

As the holiday shopping season rapidly approaches, retailers face the monumental task of managing surging demand while delivering exceptional customer experiences. To gain a competitive edge... View More

When goods cross international borders, they often come with a price tag beyond their purchase cost, known as import duty. Simply put, import duty is a tax levied by a country on goods from another co

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has ended its rate discounts for key shipping partners delivering packages directly to USPS Destination Delivery Units (DDU), USPS’s final stop before reaching the... View More

Ongoing negotiations to bring a final resolution to the U.S. port workers strike pinpoint a key issue facing the logistics industry. When external disruptions occur unexpectedly, do you have t... View More