For years, free shipping was a bonus—a perk that retailers used to entice customers. Now, it’s a non-negotiable. According to a new FedEx report, more than 80% of consumers prioritize free shipping, and 76% say it influences where they shop. But while customers expect it, free shipping is anything but free. Someone is footing the bill. The question … Read more
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) said on February 17 that it has reopened the public comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), regarding property broker transparency. In a Federal Register notice, entitled “Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Transparency in Property Broker Transactions; Reopening of Comment Period,” FMCSA said that the NPRM has … Read more
Coming off of a December decline, truck tonnage levels were flat in January to start 2025, according to data issued earlier today by the American Trucking Associations (ATA). The January reading of the ATA’s advanced Seasonally Adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index came in at 111.9, matching December’s reading, and was up 0.3% annually, marking … Read more
A new study recently issued by Charlotte, N.C.-based full truckload brokerage RXO Logistics examines how industry stakeholders work to set standards for key performance indicators (KPIS), as well as how KPI-related benchmarks are progressing, going back to the onset of the pandemic. The study, entitled, “The Logistics Professional’s Guide to KPIs” was based on feedback … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, adaptability is essential for success, especially in the shipping industry. As consumer expectations rise and market conditions shift, carriers are changing how they set prices. fixed-rate pricing is becoming outdated. Instead, dynamic pricing is on the rise, adjusting based on real-time supply and demand. Understanding this shift is essential for both … Read more
The 2023 holiday shipping season is almost here (it’s crazy to us, too). Our recent study in partnership with Retail Economics shows that 44% of US customers are still concerned about inflation going into the holiday season. However, three in four customers still plan to spend the same amount on holiday presents they did last … Read more
Small and medium-sized businesses that primarily ship lightweight packages can sometimes be stuck with the same rates as larger shippers. UPS® Ground Saver is a cost-efficient shipping solution specifically designed for these lightweight shipments, giving ShippingEasy customers even more ways to stay competitive. What is UPS® Ground Saver? UPS® Ground Saver utilizes the UPS® Ground … Read more
Regardless of business size, How to Ship: An Easy Guide to Shipping Your Products can improve your shipping process and expand your shipping horizons. This How To Ship guide has everything from finding the best shipping workflow for your business to optimizing your ShippingEasy account. If you’ve ever thought about adding to your product selection, … Read more
Converting an existing vessel to be able to operate on methanol requires major engineering work and could cost more than building a new ship with a shorter time to depreciate the investment, according to the carrier. Source link
Tightening Europe decarbonization measures will raise shipper costs: carriers Carrier compliance with European regulations targeting the reduction of carbon emissions will increase in 2025, and the rising costs that result will be passed on to customers through higher surcharges, liners say. Source link
