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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Even though it feels early to be thinking about peak season, it’s coming fast. Companies need to be prepared for what is, for most, a make-or-break time of year. And we all know that making... View More
In recent years, Amazon has not only dominated the e-commerce landscape but has also been making significant strides in revolutionizing logistics with its Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) offerin... View More
With his "Delivering for America" project, Postmaster General (PMG) Louis DeJoy is disrupting the status quo that has plagued the USPS for decades and, in so doing, he’s making enemies an... View More
In a critical update, Pitney Bowes has taken a decisive step by selling a controlling interest in its Global Ecommerce division — now renamed DRF Logistics — to Hilco Global. This follows the... View More
In the e-commerce landscape, the way brands interact with customers is evolving. In many cases, a customer picking up the package on their doorstep is the only physical interaction they’ll have with
When I joined the supply chain field in 2021, there were whispers that Amazon would be entering the parcel shipping market as a carrier. This was greatly felt by my clients, who are retail and p... View More
Carrier capacity constraints, looming labor disruptions, shifting consumer behaviors, and shuttered carrier facilities are just a sampling of the hurdles parcel supply chains have had to navig... View More
In e-commerce, where every dollar counts and efficiency is king, lies a battleground of logistics. The art of moving goods from warehouse to doorstep is the story of survival, told in the margins of p
In the middle of 2022, the US parcel market began shifting in shippers’ favor. While it took a while to make up the ground lost in 2020/2021, savings started to become a possibility, even a li... View More
As we turn the page into a new year, we often find ourselves filled with ambition to take on new challenges. While many are setting personal home, work, and fitness goals we often find ourselv... View More
Every year, parcel carriers announce a general rate increase where they cite an average increase in their rates. For 2024, UPS and FedEx announced a 5.9% average increase. In the parcel indust... View More
