The old carrier-management playbook was built for a market that no longer exists. For years, carrier strategy was straightforward. Most shippers worked with one or two primary carriers per mode. Contracts lasted several years. Rate negotiations happened on a predictable schedule, and annual increases were something teams could plan around.
UPS published its 2026 holiday Demand Surcharge schedule on August 26. The basic structure is familiar, but the pricing moved higher across nearly every major category, similar to USPS and FedEx. UPS 2026 Demand Surcharge Changes At a Glance Demand surcharges, peak season surcharges, or temporary price changes—the terminology varies
On August 25, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service filed temporary peak season pricing for the 2026 holiday shipping season. The new per-piece fees take effect October 4, 2026, run through January 17, 2027, and land hardest on commercial shippers. They also arrive on top of an 8% base increase that
UPS updated its U.S. Ground and Ground Saver fuel surcharge table effective August 10, without posting an announcement on its Rate Updates page. The change may not be visible on your current invoices, but its financial impact could emerge as diesel prices decline – keeping fuel surcharges higher than they
We commissioned Incisiv to survey leaders of multi-model transportation networks across six industries to find out what they are seeing, what they are doing to manage shipping costs, where gaps lie, the future, and more. Download the “State of Enterprise Shipping 2026” to learn more. Last year we conducted our
Where Does Your Shipping Operation Actually Stand? Alongside the 2026 State of Shipping Report, Reveel created a free Shipping Operating Model Maturity Assessment. This short, self-guided questionnaire scores your own operation against the same four dimensions the report benchmarks, and shows how you compare to the 240 organizations surveyed. The
Why the Shipping Operating Model Hasn’t Kept Up Now in its second year, Reveel’s annual benchmark tracks how mid-to-enterprise shipping operations are keeping pace with the market. This year’s independent survey of 240 logistics, supply chain, finance, procurement, and IT leaders, conducted by Incisiv on behalf of Reveel, found that
FedEx’s Data Center Shipping and Logistics Services reflect the important role that shipping intelligence plays in large data center projects. They also underscore the importance of shipping attributes relevant to any large capital project. As we see AI applied to more use cases across industries, it’s no surprise that we
This week, FedEx published its 2026 holiday Demand Surcharge schedule for U.S. domestic services. As in prior years, these seasonal surcharges apply on top of standard rates during peak shipping periods and increment further through the Thanksgiving-to-Christmas window. Rates increased across every category this year, and FedEx also restructured how
USPS introduced several pricing, dimensional measurement, and manifest reporting changes effective July 12, 2026. These updates may impact how USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Parcel Select shipments are rated, particularly for shippers with lightweight packages, oversized packaging, or incomplete dimensional data. With this move, USPS is
Reveel Report: The Changing Dynamics of Fuel Surcharge Fuel surcharges have evolved from straightforward cost pass-throughs into strategic revenue tools for carriers like FedEx, UPS, and more. Surcharges are tied to weekly EIA fuel price data, but carriers can modify their pricing tables at will, and increasingly do just that,
May brings a variety of fee increases from USPS, UPS, and FedEx, with updates hitting international shippers across multiple cost categories. From air fuel adjustments to demand surcharges to disbursement and duty-related fees, these mid-year changes are a reminder that carrier pricing doesn’t follow a predictable annual cycle. Staying current
On April 26, the U.S. Postal Service’s first fuel surcharge went into effect – an 8% temporary fuel surcharge that initially is planned to remain in place until January 17, 2027. Announced in March, the surcharge – which is one of the ways the postal service hopes to improve its
This month’s Surcharge Watch features a first: USPS. While UPS continues rolling out new fees, USPS is making a pricing move that could have lasting implications for shippers’ carrier mix strategy. Here’s what shippers need to know about the latest shipping surcharges. USPS Announces 8% Rate Increase Why This USPS
February 2026 brings another round of carrier pricing adjustments that shippers need to account for, and this month, UPS is making a structural change worth paying close attention to. FedEx has updated its demand surcharge schedules for U.S. international services, while UPS has refreshed its tariff guides and introduced zone-based
AI’s applicability is often overstated, but it delivers exceptional value for managing and keeping carriers’ accessorial charges in check. In software circles, AI is the innovation of our time—but as many are realizing, what gets labeled “AI” is often more accurately described as powerful database and analytics technology. And the
Inside the 2026 GRI For UPS and Fedex The Reveel 2026 General Rate Increase & Surcharge Survival Guide is now available for download. Parcel shipping performance and cost control are increasingly synonymous with business success, even beyond the omnichannel retailers and ecommerce companies that depend on it for fulfillment. Every
This year marks two decades since we founded Reveel with the goal of helping shippers level the playing field with carriers – a mission we set out to achieve when, as carrier reps, we saw how shipping costs impacted businesses and often changed without warning. Of course, a lot has
Between Black Friday and Christmas, parcel carriers handle unprecedented shipping volumes—often double or triple their typical daily shipments. While this surge drives revenue, it also creates a complex web of deadlines, surcharges, and potential service disruptions that can quickly erode profit margins and damage customer relationships. Understanding carrier-specific shipping deadlines
Uncovering The Accessorial Landscape For Shippers in 2026 Shippers who do business with FedEx and UPS will encounter a 5.9% general rate increase for the coming year, with UPS’ new rates going into effect on Dec. 22 and FedEx’s on Jan. 5. But as most know, many significant cost increases
The new year is bringing new carrier rate changes from both FedEx and UPS. Both major carriers have published significant updates taking effect in late December 2025 and January 2026 that will impact shipping costs across multiple service levels and surcharge categories. FedEx is changing how Home Delivery surcharges are
Learn How to Build a Data-Driven Mitigation Strategy in This Information-Packed, On-Demand Webinar Across industries, operational and business leaders are keenly focused on risk mitigation strategies, often ones that revolve around efforts to keep costs under control. But for any company that sells online or relies on the fast and
Tune into our on-demand webinar to learn about the fast changing accessorial landscape, new charges on the horizon and how to keep costs in check. Last week on October 28, 2025 United Parcel Service (UPS) announced its third-quarter 2025 earnings. The subsequent earnings call offered a view into the many
As UPS and FedEx continue to expand revenue beyond the General Rate Increase (GRI), shippers are facing an unprecedented surge in accessorial charges. From oversize package surcharges and additional handling fees to expanding delivery area surcharges and rising fuel costs, navigating this new landscape requires more than just awareness—it demands
Each fall, FedEx and UPS release their annual General Rate Increase (GRI) announcements. Shippers often react to the headline percentage, whether 5.9%, 6.9%, or another figure. But as 2025 has proven, those numbers barely scratch the surface of the real cost pressures facing parcel networks. For logistics teams, the published
This year’s PARCEL Forum, as always, was a fantastic event and a welcome opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Seeing so many people at our booth, and so much interest in the session “How to Predict & Analyze 2026 Accessorials,” by our very own Jack
The fulfillment operations of today’s omnichannel retailers and e-commerce companies are models of efficiency and innovation. Advanced automation is increasingly widespread, with the 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report finding that 41% of respondents’ organizations have already deployed some form of automation in their supply chain operations, and 42% plan to
Peak season planning just got a lot more complicated. FedEx has already announced its 2025 peak season structure, but UPS remains silent about its demand and peak fees, breaking from the industry’s traditional summer announcement timeline. Understanding the potential reasons behind this delay—and taking proactive steps to prepare despite the
UPS’s Q2 earnings call included a number of important insights on the company and the response of one of the world’s largest and most innovative companies to what remains a complex trade and shipping environment. It also brought to light a number of challenges and opportunities shippers face that our
The Latest in Parcel Shipping The professionals in today’s constantly changing parcel industry are busier than ever. With that in mind and the goal of providing parcel shippers with in the moment, helpful analysis of important developments, I invite you to visit Reveel’s YouTube channel to check out our newest
In today’s fast-moving shipping landscape, carrier pricing is no longer static—and UPS’s latest announcements make that clearer than ever. Between new surcharges, increased fees, and revised policies, businesses are facing a constantly shifting cost environment. For companies that rely heavily on UPS for their shipping, staying ahead of these changes
As we dive into 2025, the parcel shipping landscape is undergoing significant shifts, and businesses need to stay informed to navigate these changes effectively. From rising costs to evolving carrier strategies, this year promises both challenges and opportunities for shippers. Understanding the Impact of Rate Increases Each year, the big
In the days leading up to its legendary Thanksgiving parade Macy’s made the headlines not because of the holiday season, but instead for the more than $150 million in parcel shipping expenses an employee hid over an extended period – an amount comparable to the company’s net income in 2023
As we move into 2025, FedEx has announced its General Rate Increase (GRI), with significant changes affecting both Ground and Express services. Shippers can expect varying rate increases based on package weight and zone, with heavier shipments seeing the highest price hikes. Here’s a detailed look at the upcoming changes
The parcel shipping landscape is experiencing notable shifts as both FedEx and UPS implement new fuel surcharges, raising important questions about their impact on shippers and the strategies driving these adjustments. On September 2, FedEx announced its second fuel surcharge increase of 2024, just a week after UPS’s increase on
As we approach the 2024 peak shipping season, both UPS and FedEx have announced significant changes to their demand surcharges. These changes include increased rates, restructured surcharge models, and extended periods of application, making this peak season potentially more expensive and complex for shippers. Here’s a deep dive into what
It’s that time of year again – the beginning of peak shipping season. After our analysis, the bottom line is that the 2024 peak season period will be longer – and more expensive – when compared to previous years. Neither UPS or FedEx is better on pricing, with each focusing
Shippers have always played a vital role in business. The ability to cost-effectively and reliably ensure that a parcel arrived on time and at the right location was just as important years ago as it is today. Some things, after all, never change. What is different today is that parcel
Happy National Supply Chain Day everyone! While the day celebrating all things supply chain may be relatively new (it was initially celebrated in 2020), the supply chain industry itself is one of the most important, longest standing industries in the world.
Have you heard? Reveel is making waves in shipping and logistics. Dive into the highlights from our action-packed first quarter of 2024! Optimizing Parcel Spend with RateLinx Partnership Our strategic collaboration with RateLinx has been a game-changer for businesses aiming to optimize their parcel spend. Featured in DC Velocity, Reveel
You’d be forgiven if you thought this was an old headline or a repeat of a blog from the pandemic timeframe. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Both UPS and FedEx have unexpectedly decided to increase the rates for certain zip codes beginning on April 8th for UPS and on April
In our interconnected digital world, where data breaches are not just a risk but a daily headline, the importance of robust security measures cannot be overstated. One critical benchmark for assessing the trustworthiness of service providers, particularly those handling customer data, is SOC 2 certification. If your provider is not
In the dynamic world of shipping, the annual General Rate Increases (GRIs) announced by major carriers like FedEx and UPS can have a profound impact on businesses. While the carriers tout a 5.9% increase for 2024, a closer look reveals a more complex reality. Unmasking the NumbersContrary to the advertised
In the world of parcel shipping, financial compliance and governance rely significantly on two key elements: General Ledger (GL) coding and order matching. These fundamental processes streamline financial management and drive efficiency in shipping operations. GL coding and order matching are vital in parcel shipping for financial governance and accuracy.
Gaining a New Edge in Parcel Spend Management: How to Eliminate Wasted Spend with Paccurate and Reveel What does packaging have to do with parcel spend management? Paccurate and Reveel have teamed up to deliver actionable insights to shippers looking to reduce their transportation costs. This feedback loop empowers shippers
FedEx SmartPost, a familiar name in the world of shipping, underwent a significant transformation in early 2021, marking the end of an era in its 14-year history. As e-commerce boomed and consumer demands evolved, FedEx recognized the need to revamp its services. The result was the rebranding of SmartPost to
The Parcel Forum 2023 in Nashville, held recently, was nothing short of a landmark event for Reveel. As one of the leading players in the shipping and logistics industry, we had the privilege of participating in a panel discussion on “The 4 Key Steps to Active Shipping Management.” This forum
As expected, UPS announced its annual GRI (General Rate Increase) for 2024 and it’s exactly the same as FedEx announced earlier – a 5.9% increase. Given the history of the big two historically matching each other’s rate increases, this comes as no surprise. There was also little chance that UPS
Company Leader Recognized for Her Efforts in Helping Bring Pricing Transparency to the Parcel Shipping Industry Through Data Science IRVINE, Calif. – September 18, 2023 – Reveel, whose Shipping Intelligence™ Platform enables companies to level the playing field with carriers, today announced that Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 9:00 am CDT in room 301, Reveel CEO and co-founder, Josh Dunham, will be moderating a panel discussion on the topic of “Measuring Your Value: How Small And Medium-Sized Businesses Can Get The Most From The National Carriers.” Josh will be joined by other
Company’s Shipping Intelligence Platform Proven to Aid Companies in Lowering Cost of Parcel Shipping; Formal Program Features Improved Access and Enhanced Support IRVINE, Calif. – August 30, 2023 – Reveel, whose Shipping Intelligence™ Platform enablescompanies to level the playing field with carriers, today announced the launch of its partnerprogram. The
UPS and the Teamsters have successfully reached a tentative labor agreement, potentially averting a strike that could have had severe repercussions for the US supply chains and the economy as a whole. The agreement, which is still subject to ratification by approximately 340,000 Teamsters members at UPS, comes amid a
We had a great time in Philly last week at the 2023 Home Delivery World conference, where we caught up with old friends and made new ones among the industry leaders, clients and partners in attendance. It was a great opportunity to share how we are helping retailers thrive even
In the shipping industry, relationships with unions are not as common as they were in past decades, but we still see their presence in a major way in the recent news with Amazon and–more recently–with the long-standing connection between Teamsters and the United Parcel Service. With contract negotiations beginning between
Whether companies are rushing to find savings among their high-volume shipping contracts, or leverage business intelligence to help them ship smarter, shipping in 2023 has changed dramatically from the industry we had pre-COVID. As the industry continues to supplement their operations with more flexible practices and still take steps to
Technology is transforming parcel shipping operations and the procurement of transportation in the supply chain. In previous blog posts we shared with you why the Reveel Shipping Intelligence Platform™ and more specifically the ability its advanced data science and modeling capabilities give shippers to optimize their parcel operations, compare contracts
If the carriers’ earnings calls increasingly leave you with a sense of déjà vu, you are not alone. Regardless of shipping volumes, macroeconomic conditions or geopolitical events, revenue increases for carriers and price increases for shippers are the new normal. FedEx’s Q4 and FY 2022 earnings reported on June 23,
The supply-chain crisis and the e-commerce boom of the last two years have resulted in record earnings for FedEx, but it has also presented numerous difficulties. Despite adopting a contractor strategy designed to reduce spending, the multinational logistics company has struggled to cut costs. This spells bad news for the
What do you get when two last-mile delivery services join forces? We’re not sure yet… LaserShip acquired OnTrac Logistics for $1.3 billion. Combined, they’ll become the largest regional parcel carrier in the U.S. With LaserShip’s foothold in the East Coast and South and OnTrac servicing the West Coast, only ten
Consider this: farm-fresh peaches delivered to your door in just two days, tasty pecans right in time for the holidays—all without a trip to crowded grocery stores. That’s what you get when you order direct from Pearson Farm. Based in Georgia, the Pearson family has been tilling the soil for
With quick growth comes quickly growing expenses. The KNIPEX team has partnered with Reveel for several years to maintain a strategic eye on their data and keep their shipping costs low.
Canada Border Services Agency launched their CARM Initiative with Release 1, which highlights their CARM Client Portal (CCP). With CCP, the collection of duties and taxes can now be done online through the portal.
Hear about Reveel’s journey from Chad and Josh, learn about the new platform, and get their predictions for the future of the shipping industry.
What was it like working at FedEx? Although he enjoyed the job, our VP of Operations Nick Nowaczyk noticed a few things that didn’t sit well with him. One, FedEx and UPS charged the same amount to ship comparable packages—down to the penny—despite the many different variables in the two
On March 23, 2020 FedEx announced the suspension of the Money-Back Guarantee program for all FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Freight and FedEx Office services as the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic began disrupting the shipping industry. The suspension of their Money Back Guarantee was implemented immediately and until further
Today, April 5, 2021, UPS has officially begun the process of reinstating the Service Guarantee across their organization after over a year of its suspension. Currently, the Service Guarantee applies to all UPS Next Day Air services and UPS Worldwide Express services with the guaranteed delivery time extended to end-of-day for UPS Next Day Air Saver®.
