FedEx Suspending Sunday Deliveries in Some Markets
FedEx Corp announced that it’s cutting back on Sunday deliveries in some U.S. markets starting August 15th. This suspension will primarily affect delivery in certain low-density, rural areas across the country. The delivery giant plans to allocate the Sunday deliveries to Saturday and Monday. Therefore, if your business relies on FedEx for all the deliveries, […]
Diesel Prices Climb to New Heights
Businesses are facing tough times, with many struggling to recover from the impact of the pandemic. Competition is fierce, there are staff shortages to deal with and customers are demanding value for money. It’s more important than ever for businesses to streamline operations and reduce costs. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done. Logistics costs significantly […]
Zero-emission vehicle regulations are on the rise
The world is waking up to climate change and companies across the globe are taking steps to become more ecologically friendly. Businesses in all sectors are working hard to reduce greenhouse emissions and the logistics industry is no exception. Companies need to meet crucial sustainability goals and emission regulations are more prevalent than ever. Therefore, […]
UPS Agree to Pay $5.3M to Resolve Postal Fraud Allegation
The Department of Justice has announced that delivery company UPS will pay almost $5.3 million to resolve an alleged case of postal fraud. The U.S. Postal Service for transport and international mail alleged UPS committed fraud by fabricating bar code scans to claim payments. The U.S Postal Service employed UPS to collect mail from several […]
UPS, FedEx and DHL Suspend Shipments to Ukraine and Russia
The Moscow-led invasion of Ukraine has sent shock-waves throughout the world, with a systemic attack on the capital of Kiev and along with other areas such as Mariupol, Kharkiv and Kramatorsk. Despite recent negotiations between the opposing fractions the situation remains precarious, so it’s little wonder that FedEx, UPS and DHL have announced they are […]
February UPS Fuel Surcharge Set to Increase Shipping Spend
It’s been a challenging couple of years for businesses around the globe. Companies are looking to reduce costs, but that seems like a difficult task with the continued rise of shipping fees. However, businesses can monitor spending and remain competitive, we’ll find out how later on. For now let’s take a look at the role […]
How You Can Evolve Your Supply Chain Management in 2022?
With a new year and a new you mentality, it is time you evolve your supply chain management system to be the best it can be, don’t you agree? The last thing you want is to let your competition get ahead of you and steal good business because you couldn’t understand the essential elements of […]
How You Can Reduce Total Container Shipping Costs in 2022
As a business, the last thing you want is tolose money unnecessarily, right? If you want to protect your pockets, you need to use your shipping profile data and business intelligence to examine your transportation costs. Everyone loves to save money, and such revaluations will reduce total container shipping costs for you. 9 Ways to […]
How To Effectively Manage Shipping Delays This Holiday Season
In the post-COVID world, dealing with shipments has strained eCommerce as well as shipping companies. Do you know a significant step to gain the credibility of your customers is to ship their parcels in time? However, before COVID, maintaining shipments wasn’t that difficult. Studies have predicted e-commerce sales in the US will jump up to […]
Managing Christmas Shipping – How To Fulfill Shipping Contracts In Peak Season
Christmas is considered one of the peak seasons for shipments. An overwhelming amount of shipping is done during this season, which is quite a challenge for companies that handle it. The first and foremost way to fulfill customers’ high demands during Christmas is to forecast demand and set a plan into place. Having an idea […]
