In this Internet Retailer article on FedEx holiday surcharges, enVista Senior Transportation Analyst, Baris Tasdelen explains how FedEx will apply additional holiday surcharges on oversized and unauthorized packages and highlights the types of retailers that are going to be impacted by FedEx’s decision to increase surcharges on packages that require additional handling or are oversized.
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Don’t Let Your Carrier Handcuff You
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Cost is a constant concern for shippers during carrier contract negotiations. The most common enforcement shippers will see from carriers are revenue based discounts and rebates. However, national carriers have started pushing for early termination fees. This Parcel Magazine article by enVista Senior Transportation Analyst Baris Tasdelen shares that while early termination fees won’t be around for long, transportation leaders can take steps now to ensure their agreements remain flexible.
UPS Rolls Out New Package for the Peak Holiday Shipping Season
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UPS just announced new peak season surcharges. Read how enVista Transportation Director Joe Wilkinson believes most retailers will respond and hear thoughts from our luxury brand client, Ghurka, about how it will impact their eCommerce initiatives.
2017 UPS and FedEx Weekly Fuel Surcharge Calculations for Express Services
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In this Parcel Magazine article, enVista’s Mark Taylor explains the 2017 FedEx and UPS rate changes, as of February 6, highlighting the differences between the monthly vs. weekly methods of express fuel surcharge calculation and what they mean for your business
2017 UPS and FedEx Weekly Fuel Surcharge Calculations (Ground)
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As diesel prices change, FedEx and UPS have been pushed to change the way they calculate fuel surcharges as of February 2017. enVista’s Mark Taylor outlines some of the expected impacts that the surcharges could have and shares how to reduce the effects.
Freight Auditing Shines a Light On Billing Errors and Costs
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