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(2 articles)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
FreightWaves#parcel-shipping-rates#fuel-surcharges#fedex-ups-pricing
Technology & Innovation
ModerateJun 5, 2026AI Tools Give Smaller Delivery Companies Edge vs. FedEx, UPS
Alternative parcel delivery providers are leveraging in-house artificial intelligence tools to close the competitive gap with established giants FedEx and UPS. Companies like SpeedX and Veho are deplo
Supply Chain Dive#ai-logistics#last-mile-delivery#alternative-carriers