As the holiday peak season approaches, retailers are preparing by ensuring adequate inventory and parcel shipment capacity. However, often overlooked is how to manage returns effectively durin... View More

In today’s fast-paced supply chain environment, technology evolves faster than most facilities are built. Fulfillment systems that once operated efficiently can quickly become outdated as cu... View More

In an issue from 2009, we reviewed six basic principles of contracting and, in particular, how these rules apply when contracting for transportation services. In this issue, we’re sharing th... View More

The US economy is facing significant headwinds, and the effects are being felt far beyond spending habits or business investment. Bubbling away under the surface is a growing problem facing th... View More

Parcel pricing is intentionally difficult to decipher, with intricate rules and constant shifts leaving uncertainty as the only constant for shippers. While price increases were once announced on a pr

Amazon is looking to change the way you see your national carrier options. Manifested shipping has a nearly 5,000-year history, with some of the first known examples utilizing the amp... View More

Managing carrier relationships is delicate work. Yes, we need to be able to deliver our products in a cost-effective manner. That has been true in the past and will always be true going forwar... View More

The 5.9% might seem like business as usual, but it's a reshuffle of service-level pricing and surcharges that could hit your bottom line harder than expected... View More

There has been growing pressure from regulators, customers and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) mandates for companies to be more eco-friendly, and packaging design has become one o... View More

There is a lot to think about when considering working with a fulfillment partner. It’s a big step, and outsourcing is not for every company. Below are some questions to ask yourself to help... View More

The rapid growth of e-commerce has transformed customer expectations around delivery. Two-day and even same-day shipping are no longer seen as premium services — they are becoming the standa... View More

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is significantly transforming parcel management. Generative AI agents are automating supply chain activities in most industries. Tools like advanced algorithms and... View More

As shippers finalize their budgets for the coming year, FedEx has once again set the market tone by being the first major carrier to announce its annual General Rate Increase (GRI). While the headline... View More

A long time ago, parcel shipping rate increases were far more simplistic than they are today. Rate hikes typically occurred during an annual General Rate Increase (GRI) in December or January... View More

Final-mile delivery isn’t just the last step. It’s often the most visible and scrutinized part of the supply chain. As e-commerce continues to surge, today’s final-mile carriers are... View More

If you're heading to PARCEL Forum '25 in Schaumburg, here is a list of 30 exhibitors you can't afford to miss! Make sure you stop by and see them during the show's dedicated exhibit hall hours... View More

As parcel volumes continue to surge across global logistics networks — driven by rising e-commerce expectations, evolving consumer preferences, and seasonal peaks — traditional warehousing... View More

As we enter the fourth quarter of the year and head into peak season, companies are not only focused on managing peak season/holiday shipping surges but also on looking ahead to 2026 planning... View More

As is well known, starting from August 29th, the United States has abolished the duty-free quota for all imported parcels from various countries. That is to say, the $800 duty-free allowance is no lon

Peak season isn’t the time to find out if your 3PL’s accuracy rate was “good enough.” When you’re shipping 100,000+ orders in just two months, even a 1% gap in performance... View More