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High ImpactJul 29, 2026Last-Mile Duopoly Crumbles: Retailers Diversify Away From FedEx & UPS
The last-mile parcel delivery landscape is undergoing a structural shift driven by two converging pressures: consumers now expect free shipping in 2.6 days (down from 3.4 days), and traditional carrie
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 14, 2026Fuel Surcharges Hit Parcel Rates; Shippers Flee to Alternative Carriers
Parcel shipping rates in North America are approaching record highs driven by elevated fuel surcharges tied to geopolitical tensions affecting crude oil prices. The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index reports
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