#parcel-shipping
(15 articles)ShipStation Completes Merger to Launch AI Logistics Platform
ShipStation Global has completed a significant industry consolidation by merging WWEX Group and Auctane into a single AI-powered logistics platform. This strategic combination unifies multiple shippin
USPS Dimensional Pricing Changes Align with FedEx and UPS
The United States Postal Service is implementing a significant pricing adjustment that will round up any fractional inches in dimensional measurements across multiple services, effective July 12. This
Echo Global Launches EchoParcel Shipping Service
Echo Global Logistics has launched EchoParcel, a new digital platform offering scalable and reliable parcel shipping services. This product launch represents the company's strategic expansion into the
USPS Reports $2B Q2 Loss: Impact on US Last-Mile Logistics
The United States Postal Service's $2.0 billion net loss in fiscal second quarter represents a critical inflection point for North American last-mile logistics. This substantial loss—likely driven by
BofA Names FedEx a Top Stock Pick Amid Logistics Recovery
Bank of America has elevated FedEx to its prestigious US 1 List, a curated portfolio of their highest-conviction stock recommendations. This move signals institutional confidence in FedEx's strategic
UPS Ends Money-Back Guarantee on US Imports Following De Minimis Elimination
UPS has withdrawn its money-back guarantee service on US imports following the elimination of the de minimis trade provision, marking a significant shift in how parcel carriers handle international sm
Amazon's New Shipping Venture Disrupts Logistics Industry
Amazon has launched a new shipping venture that represents a significant strategic shift in how the company manages its delivery infrastructure and last-mile logistics. This move signals Amazon's cont
DHL Express Canada Strike Threatens Delivery Operations
DHL Express Canada has commenced a labor strike, with union representatives alerting shippers and receivers to expect material delivery disruptions across the Canadian market. This action represents a
Amazon Logistics Opens Network to Rivals, Pressures FedEx and UPS
Amazon's strategic decision to open its proprietary logistics network to rival carriers represents a fundamental shift in parcel delivery competition and poses significant challenges to traditional ca
UPS and FedEx Stock Decline: What It Means for Shippers
Major parcel carriers UPS and FedEx experienced stock price declines, reflecting ongoing market pressures and operational challenges in the North American shipping sector. This development signals inv
Fuel Surcharges Spark Sharp Rise in Parcel Shipping Rates
Fuel surcharges have triggered a notable spike in parcel shipping costs, affecting e-commerce retailers, logistics providers, and businesses reliant on ground and last-mile delivery. This cost escalat
E-Commerce Reshaping Freight Networks Amid Supply Chain Uncertainty
E-commerce's explosive growth is fundamentally restructuring traditional freight networks, creating both opportunities and operational challenges for logistics providers. The shift toward consumer-dir
UPS Adds Temporary Surge Fee to US International Shipments
UPS has announced a temporary surge fee of $0.23 per pound on shipments between the United States and most international destinations, impacting seven distinct parcel services. This surcharge applies
FedEx Issues Delivery Delay Warning for Middle East Operations
FedEx has issued a public warning regarding potential delivery delays affecting its Middle East operations. While the article title does not specify the underlying causes—whether geopolitical, infrast
AI Tools for Parcel Shipping: Finding Solutions That Work
The article addresses a critical pain point for logistics professionals: distinguishing between genuinely useful AI applications and overhyped marketing in the parcel shipping space. As AI adoption ac