Top 6 New Year’s Resolutions for Parcel Shippers
Articles • Seth Kakuske on January 10, 2017
As we enter the second week of 2017, have you been keeping up with your New Year’s resolutions?
UPS Momentum Fueled by Holiday, Infrastructure Investments, and Global Deliveries
Articles • Seth Kakuske on December 9, 2016
We watch the industry’s “big two” shippers to make sure we have the latest information to help you save on your parcel spend. In this post, we share a round-up of recent UPS® news, along with what you should watch for that may affect you.
Supply Chain Tune-Ups Ensure Peak Performance in Peak Parcel Season
Articles • Seth Kakuske on November 18, 2016
Thanksgiving is just days away. And with it comes the kick-off of the peak shipping season—also known as the parcel industry’s Super Bowl. Online retailers will see shipping volume spike in the last few weeks of 2016. It’s a chance for them to gain financial ground if the first three quarters of the year didn’t meet expectations.
With New Carrier Innovations, Who Stands to Benefit Most?
Breaking News • Seth Kakuske on September 2, 2016
You may have heard about some of the cool and innovative methods carriers are using to deliver packages to your customers.
DHL Is Coming Back to the US
Breaking News • Seth Kakuske on August 26, 2016
In the world of parcel shipping, FedEx® and UPS® have been the “Big Two” for a long time. All of that could soon change with the introduction of a third option—or a reintroduction, in this case.
The New Channels of Parcel Delivery
Breaking News • Seth Kakuske on July 27, 2016
Parcel shippers must prepare today for future carrier innovations. Today, you can request an Uber ride and have a driver waiting outside with only a couple of taps on your smartphone.
Small Parcel's Future in Logistics
Articles • Seth Kakuske on July 19, 2016
If you ship small parcel, start looking 5-10 years ahead. Most companies have a plan to account for where they want to go and how they plan to get there.
Parcel Shippers: Stop Giving Away Your Money!
Articles • Seth Kakuske on June 29, 2016
Why autopay is costing you money. When it comes to our personal finances, keeping up with assorted bills can be challenging. The last thing anyone wants is to miss a payment due to human error.
Starting June 6, UPS® Expanding Additional Handling Charge
Breaking News • Seth Kakuske on May 9, 2016
UPS® recently announced new rate changes which will impact parcel shippers utilizing their shipping services. According to UPS, the change is being implemented due to the additional handling required.
FedEx Will Add Surcharges to More Packages Starting June 1
Breaking News • Seth Kakuske on March 17, 2016
In yesterday’s conference call to discuss third quarter earnings, FedEx Executive Vice President, Mike Glenn, described upcoming changes to FedEx Ground handling charges.
