United Parcel Service (UPS) recently announced their upcoming transformation plan. On September 12, one of its biggest competitors, FedEx, announced their plans to expand services to a six-day delivery week. In addition to that, FedEx revealed plans for expansion. Shortly after this, UPS had an announcement...
As ecommerce booms, customers are becoming more accustomed to a quick delivery turnaround. Companies like Amazon, who can deliver certain items within a few hours, have only added to the expectations. These expectations have carried through to the B2B world as well, as business try...
The Audit Fee imposed by UPS in June is another example of the differences in how FedEx and UPS manage their business — specifically billing. UPS bills based on the cost at the time a shipment is manifested. FedEx, at the time of delivery. So, the...
Small businesses make up the majority of U.S employers, which translates to a lot of small package freight that moves throughout the country for these companies. With continuous annual rate hikes from UPS and FedEx, small businesses should be reviewing their small package contracts more than...