Understanding DIM Thresholds
Background The freight charge for FedEx and UPS packages are billed based on service, distance (measured in zones) and weight. The weight is determined by comparing the actual weight with
Background The freight charge for FedEx and UPS packages are billed based on service, distance (measured in zones) and weight. The weight is determined by comparing the actual weight with
Overview While there are many factors that can contribute to the carriers viewing a company as a desirable client, one major on is whether their package and business profile is
This article is focused on the 2023 FedEx General Rate Increases as they impact furniture companies (particularly eCommerce furniture companies). In the coming weeks, we are going to highlight a
Summary FedEx missed analyst’s expectations for revenue, adjusted operating income, and earnings per share for 1Q23. (Note that FedEx’s 2023 Q1 ran from June through August of 2022.) Revenue of
What are FedEx peak surcharges? Peak surcharges are additional fees added to the cost of shipping a package applied at particular times of the year, most commonly during the holiday
FedEx Independent Contractor Dispute Overview Recently, reports have come out about FedEx’s dispute with Spencer Patton, one of its independent service providers (ISPs). On Saturday, August 27, 2022. FreightWaves reported
What is the FedEx Oversize Charge? The FedEx oversize surcharge is a surcharge that is assessed because a package is large, bulky or heave. It one of three surcharges that
What is the FedEx Ground Unauthorized Package Charge? The FedEx Ground Unauthorized Package charge is a surcharge or fee applied to shipments larger than FedEx would like to be servicing
Overview This article explains FedEx and UPS’s additional handling surcharge; what it is, when it applies, the industries which are most likely to be impacted by this charge and important
Earned Discount Overview Most companies that have a shipping contract are familiar with earned discounts. The carriers have economies of scale that come from dealing with clients who ship more