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UPS hikes 2023 GRI by 6.9%, matching FedEx UPS’ general rate increase is designed to offset elevated cost inflation.

LaserShip and OnTrac herald expansion into Texas, starting next year On the heels of recently announcing the rollout of a new transcontinental delivery service, following their October 2021 merger announcement, Vienna, Va.-based LaserShip, the largest regional e-commerce parcel carrier and last-mile delivery services provider, and Chandler, Ariz.-based regional shipp...

Will this change in the supply chain effect your business?

TForce Freight, just announced as of 5/25, they will no longer haul fi****ms, parts, or ammo under their blanket pricing program.

(If your company has Customer Specific Pricing, it must be vetted through TForce's security department)

Estes Express Lines, just announced as of 6/13, they will no longer haul fi****ms or ammo.

If you have any questions, please give us a call at 713-921-2480 to talk to a subject matter expert to better understand your options.

FTL shippers be forewarned, the International Roadcheck, scheduled for May 17th-19th, causes bottlenecks every time it takes place, as many FTL carriers just refuse to run.

Please reach-out if you need help covering loads during this event ( 713-926-3673 or [email protected] ), our Carrier Relations team has many quality and safety minded carriers that will continue to operate during this crackdown.

International Roadcheck slated for May 17-19 Market consensus is that many drivers stay home during the International Roadcheck, and SONAR data supports the thesis.

FedEx reinstates Money Back Guarantees as of last week, on Jan. 17th, 2022, which only applies to the following service levels domestically and international exports priority services:

FedEx First Overnight®
FedEx Priority Overnight®
FedEx Standard Overnight®
FedEx First Overnight Extra Hours*
FedEx Priority Overnight Extra Hours*
FedEx Standard Overnight Extra Hours*
FedEx International First®
FedEx International Priority®
FedEx International Priority® Express
FedEx International Priority® Freight
It is yet to be announced if/when all other service levels will be reinstated.

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Carrier Math: How to Turn a 42% Increase in Fuel Cost into a 160% Increase in Revenue It all over the news. The supply chain is broken, inflation is rampant, and food and fuel prices are soaring. The talking heads are quick to assign blame during the obligatory interview with,Articles

UPS to hike air, ground fuel surcharges on Jan. 3 Fuel levies hit two weeks before other surcharges and eight days after 2022 rate increases.

Exclusive: Central Freight Lines to shut down after 96 years A source familiar with the 96-year-old company said he is unsure whether CFL will file Chapter 7 or “liquidate outside of bankruptcy,” but that the LTL carrier has no plans to reorganize.

Where’s my parcel refund? Don’t hold your breath FedEx and UPS suspended guaranteed delivery refunds when the pandemic hit. As shippers chafe under erratic service levels, they face the possibility that some programs may never return.

If you ship LTL, below you will find the upcoming holiday hours to plan your man power and shipping needs

If you have any questions, give us a call at 713-921-2480

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Register for Sourcing Leaders 2021. Register for this event to hear Keith Buford, Executive Director at Broussard, discuss logistics and global trade challenges in light of current events.

Register for Sourcing Leaders 2021 Register for this event to hear Keith Buford, Executive Director at Broussard, discuss logistics and global trade challenges in light of current events.