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FreightWaves: FedEx doubles down on premium e-commerce, delivery surcharges
When it comes to e-commerce delivery, FedEx only wants longer-haul, heavy and high-value parcels because operating as a local courier for small packages isn’t profitable.
Commercial Carrier Journal: Truckload market shows tentative recovery signs while LTL defies weak demand
TD Cowen/AFS freight index reveals truckload spot market recovery potential and LTL pricing strength despite manufacturing contraction.
Logistics Management: TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index sees early recovery signs in truckload, LTL and parcel pricing for 2026
The first quarter edition of the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index highlighted how certain market dynamics, including higher rates, are serving as a boon for large
Supply Chain Dive: UPS, FedEx discounts heat up, but shipping costs still surging
Ground delivery rates hit a record high in Q4, although carriers are willing to make concessions for more lucrative volume, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight
Supply Chain Dive: FedEx, UPS tweaks could spur more large package fees
New rules starting this month will add cubic volume measurements to the carriers’ assessments for determining certain surcharges.
Supply Chain Dive: UPS revamps US sales team, makes layoffs
The carrier said the change will help build stronger shipper relationships, although consultants flagged instances of friction as some clients adjust to new sales reps.
FleetOwner: Product Spotlight -TMS solutions for 2026
Leading TMS platforms, including AFSmartTMS, unify multi-mode operations, providing fleets with visibility, analytics, and automation for smarter logistics management.
Supply Chain Dive: UPS readies 5.9% rate bump, fee increases on Dec. 22
While the company reported a 1% increase in operating revenue, muted equipment needs reflected weak market conditions.