UPS announced an average net increase of 5.9% 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI), once again matching rival FedEx. While the FedEx increases are effective January 6, 2025, the new UPS rates will go into
As the 2024 peak season approaches, all major carriers — UPS, USPS, FedEx, and DHL — are implementing temporary surcharges to manage increased shipping volumes and the associated operational
A growing number of e-commerce operations are faced with the challenge of scaling up their receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping and returns handling processes to meet consumers’ ex... View More
While historically the topic of returns has widely been regarded as an afterthought by retailers within the context of their overall supply chains, the pandemic-fueled surge in e-commerce transformed... View More
The USPS's financial report for the last quarter shows that Priority Mail volume has decreased by 40% compared to the same period last year. This significant decline might seem surprising, but... View More
The products people use daily get packaged in potentially hazardous environments, and workers must follow numerous proactive and preventive procedures for their sake and that of their colleagu... View More
Parcel shippers have specific expectations from their business customers to ensure smooth, cost-effective, and efficient shipping operations. These expectations align with the need for streaml... View More
Parcel shippers monitoring and seeking to predict federal legislative and regulatory policy trends usually must pay attention to all three branches of the federal government – the Congress, th... View More
The supply chain for many small parcel shipping companies is typically long. Products are often made in distant lands, travel on oceans and waterways, arrive at ports, are then transported to warehous
As companies assess Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria as part of their corporate sustainability strategies, the environment (or “E”) remains a challenge as companies grapp
Subscriptions such as Amazon Prime, Target Circle 360, and Walmart + continue to be popular ways for retailers to attract and retain customers by offering incentives such as product discoun... View More
The piping hot pandemic-era parcel market has cooled, giving way to softer demand. But while shippers currently navigate calmer seas, peak season looms on the horizon. Forecasts for this year call for
In the fast-paced world of warehousing and fulfillment, stressed-out managers are faced with demanding customers, high order volumes, tight deadlines, and a tight labor market, so improving wo... View More
FedEx has announced a 5.9% 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI) that will take effect on January 6, 2025. UPS has not yet announced its General Rate Increase, but you can be sure that it will be... View More
Let’s begin this article with something on which we can all agree – there is no shortage of recommendations regarding how to engage parcel carriers during procurement events. My goal here
Pitney Bowes began tracking US shipping volumes in 2016. Through three different White House administrations, three different postmaster generals, breakthroughs in shipping management and trac... View More
Peak season has become an increasingly fierce battleground for retailers. With a growing shift toward online shopping, offering a smooth, convenient delivery experience is no longer a competit... View More
When my business partner Chad Beville and I left our positions with carriers nearly two decades ago to create Reveel, our vision was straightforward – to help shippers level the playing fiel... View More
Parcel carriers are increasing rates and implementing rule changes at a pace so rapid that many shippers are failing to notice. This should be a concern for everyone in the shipping community... View More
Every component of a sortation system plays a crucial role in ensuring efficiency and accuracy. Among these components, sorter chutes often receive less attention than other sorter accessories... View More
