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FedEx Posts New GRI Early, Lower in Competitive Move
FedEx, sensing an opportunity against its main rival, has posted a general rate increase for next year three weeks earlier than usual and lower than the current year’s figure
Parcel Forum 2022 Chicago
Parcel Forum ’22, which took place in Chicago on October 10-12, was a huge success. Navigo had a strong presence there, with our Managing Director Stephanie Martin delivering a presentation on Analyzing 2023 Accessorials
FedEx and UPS Both Raising Rate: A Response to Market Conditions and Inflationary Pressure
FedEx and UPS are two of the biggest names in shipping. They both offer reliable services at affordable rates. Yet they seem to be raising their prices at the same time.
Navigo CEO Tim Sailor to Speak at Parcel Forum ‘22
Tim Sailor, CEO and founder of Navigo Consulting Group, is scheduled to speak at Parcel Forum ’22 in Chicago. This annual conference bills itself as “The #1 Supply Chain Event for eCommerce-Centric
FedEx Activist Investor Seeking Input from Ground ISPs
FedEx Activist Investor Seeking Input from Ground ISPs
Hidden Fees and Costs in Moving Goods via Freight
When it comes to accounting for shipping, there are different freight and logistics costs throughout every single step of the supply chain. In fact, a cause of high cost numbers
Fedex Shipment Rate Increase from 2021 to 2022
Fedex Shipment Rate Increase from 2021 to 2022
2022 Surcharge List: FedEx and UPS Comparison
2022 Surcharge List: FedEx and UPS Comparison
5 Key Shipping Insights for E-Commerce Merchants
5 Key Shipping Insights for E-Commerce Merchants
Sunset Sip to Honor Tim Sailor
Tim has dedicated 20 years of service to The Guidance Center.
Inside Freight – FDX Macro, DSGX and CVLG Acquisitions, Port Update, and CP
Today’s Inside Freight note includes updates on: FDX’s latest macro forecasts, acquisitions from DSGX and CVLG, and a potential strike at CP.
Global Supply Chain Disruptions to Watch Out for in 2022
According to a recent report, serious shortages due to global supply chain disruptions and issues caused by COVID-19 are forecast to continue well into 2022.
Should You Renegotiate Your Carrier Contract Now?
Given the current landscape facing shippers, it has become increasingly important for shippers to recognize the new normal and a future with
“perpetual peak” surcharges.
Top 5 Transportation Data Analyses that Get Results
We have all heard that knowledge is power. This could not be truer when it comes to managing your transportation expense. In today’s world, the carriers have made it difficult for shippers
FedEx Announces 2019 Parcel Rate Hikes, Holiday Peak Charges
FedEx has announced its general rate increase (GRI) for 2019, bumping up its ground, express and home delivery services by an average of 4.9% as of Jan. 7, while also adding some holiday season
President Trump Takes Aim at USPS, Amazon in Tweet
President Trump has taken a break from favorite targets like Little Rocket Man to turn his Twitter fire and ire on the U.S. Postal Service, blasting the agency for not charging enough
USPS Rate Hikes Send Shippers Scrambling for Savings
As of Jan. 27, Priority Mail Express rates from USPS increased 3.9%, while Priority Mail saw an average increase of 5.9%, higher for those using commercial-plus pricing.
Time to Review Your Fourth Quarter Shipping
Now that Black Friday, Cyber Monday, the holidays, and fourth-quarter surge are over, you can take a deep sigh of relief that you got through it. Many companies see 40%
What to Look Out for in Your Carrier Contract Expenditures in the New Year
While most shippers have become accustomed to the carriers announcing record general rate increases (GRI) and new surcharges, 2021 will be in a class of its own. More than any other year,
4 Ways Ecommerce Operations Summit Brings Practical DTC Solutions
Ecommerce and omnichannel are moving at a torrid pace. To stay ahead of the game and not get eaten alive by the competition, operations and fulfillment teams have to
FedEx Rolls Out Average Rate Increase of 4.9% for 2021, Adds a Late Fee
FedEx announced its 2021 rate schedule, including once again an average 4.9% increase for its ground, express and home delivery services starting Jan. 4, lower than some observers had expected
Key Factors to Multiple Sourcing with Regional Carriers
Many things have changed in the past year, but one thing that is constant has been rising shipping costs. With today’s current market, the addition of more peak surcharges, decreased delivery performance,
Ecommerce Operations Summit Strikes the Right Notes in Music City
Ecommerce Operations Summit 2021 is back live, at the Gaylord Opreyland in Nashville on Aug. 17- 18, and the team at Multichannel Merchant has a great event on tap
Seismic Shifts Bringing a New Normal to Ecommerce Operations and Fulfillment
What will the world of ecommerce operations and fulfillment look like after the World Health Organization declares an end to the COVID-19 pandemic?
Shippers Feeling Pain from Expansion of Carriers’ Additional Handling Charge
Consumers have gotten much more comfortable ordering bigger, bulkier items online and having them shipped to their homes, covering a wide range of items like furniture,
Why Lowering Surcharges Is Critical to Overall Transportation Spend Management
By now, most shippers are keenly aware of how surcharges are impacting their transportation spend. Accessorial costs keep climbing and can now contribute to on average, almost 40%
FedEx Cutting Out Amazon on Ground Deliveries
wo months after deciding not to renew its contract with Amazon for air freight service, FedEx is now parting ways with the ecommerce giant on the ground as well.
Top Tips to Managing Your Transportation Spend
Many small and mid-sized shippers feel that they don’t have the time or resources to effectively negotiate carrier contracts or manage their transportation spend. In many cases, they
Key Elements of a Global Shipping Strategy
There are many reasons to focus on international marketing and distribution, and if you ignore this segment, your business could be missing out. Global parcel shipping has increased
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