The United States Postal Service (USPS), a cornerstone of American communication and commerce, is set to undergo significant changes in 2025. From rising shipping costs to delivery delays and... View More
Parcel surcharges are hitting shippers harder than ever, and 2025 is bringing even more aggressive cost increases — especially for oversized packages. In a recent video, Jack McCrum from Rev... View More
With 2024’s holiday season in the rearview and the 2025 GRIs now in effect, parcel carriers are gleefully watching their new and improved revenue numbers trickle in. Though thankfully not th... View More
The September/October 2024 edition of PARCEL featured an article entitled “The Case Against Multi-Carrier Parcel Solutions: Why A Single Carrier Can Be More Efficient.” The principal argument... View More
Once upon a time, in a magical land called "Parcel Shipping," carriers would change the fuel surcharge tables no more than once a year, the delivery area surcharges were (sort of) logical, h... View More
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
