Category Archives: FedEx and UPS Rates
2012 UPS and FedEx Rate Increase Analysis
“As the 2011 GPI showed, there can be substantial impacts on shipping costs resulting from changes to accessorial charges and dimensional weight formulas.” Continue reading
FedEx and UPS Discounts: Audit to Save on Freight and Parcel Costs
“Some consultants offer a no-risk trial of their parcel audit services, which can be done easily and seamlessly.” Continue reading
UPS and FedEx Rates Comparison
“To accurately determine the difference between UPS and FedEx rates it is essential to compare actual net costs after applicable discounts, incentives, and/or rebates.” Continue reading
UPS and FedEx Rates Increase Analysis
” Since most businesses charge their customer for shipping or work it into the price of the product being sold, it is highly beneficial that every company pre-plans their response to the announced GPI.” Continue reading
Dimensional Weight Mistakes Result in Overpayment to Shipping Carrier
“The carriers have an automated scanning system that evaluates the need for a shipment DIM charge. In large part, the scanning system is accurate; however, if multiple packages happen to be stacked on top of each other it will likely result in an erroneous DIM assessment.” Continue reading
Get Discounts on UPS and FedEx Accessorial Fees
“Many shippers are unaware that carriers like UPS and FedEx will discount most accessorial fees. In some cases a carrier may agree to entirely waive a fee.” Continue reading
Compare UPS and FedEx in the Global Economy
“UPS and FedEx are among the world’s largest small-package carriers, both by revenue and volume.” Continue reading
FedEx and UPS Discounts: Small Parcel Weight and Zone Incentives
“Your contract incentives will more than likely carry over from one year to the next; however, the incentives will now be applied to your carrier’s higher list rates.” Continue reading
UPS and FedEx Discounts: Revenue Based Incentives
“Various models of the revenue incentive are currently in use, but they’re all driven by the same need–if you ship your entire portfolio with us, you get the optimal discounts.” Continue reading
Using Freight Auditing Companies to Unravel Parcel Shipping Contract Complexities
“…parcel carriers will sometimes use “cell-by-cell” pricing. This pricing model applies to certain zone and weight combinations, and is used to boost per-package carrier profits.” Continue reading