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
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
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
Each year, shippers anticipate the announcement of UPS’s demand, or “peak,” surcharges—additional costs applied during the busiest shipping periods. These surcharges have become... View More
Shipping and package delivery operations are fundamental to both customer satisfaction and business performance. As consumer expectations rise for faster, more affordable delivery, businesses... View More
The parcel shipping landscape is evolving quickly, and carriers are no longer content to simply handle anything that comes their way. Instead, carriers are fine-tuning their networks, doubling... View More
Remember the good old days when parcel carriers would increase rates and surcharges once per year? I certainly do. Annual General Rate Increases (GRIs) rarely touched underlying logic. They we... View More
For years, FedEx and UPS have dominated the US domestic shipping market, serving as the primary carriers for individuals and businesses alike. When DHL Express exited the US domestic market in... View More
Shipping contracts are filled with fine print, and one of the most impactful — but often misunderstood— components is the revenue tier structure. In our latest YouTube video, Jack McCrum
A shorter, condensed peak holiday season saw strong demand between Black Friday and Christmas. Beyond that, however, the overall season was a mixed one for most retailers and carriers. The C... 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
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
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
