UPS, the world’s biggest package delivery courier, is the first major industry player to announce this year’s holiday surcharges, unveiling hefty hikes that analysts say
The rivals’ pricing battle has kept delivery rates lower and benefited shippers, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
Bankruptcies and aggressive price cuts have defined the freight recession. It may take more defaults to pull the industry out.
According to our own Mingshu Bates, “UPS and FedEx are extending discounts for a second straight year, deepening these discounts and broadening them to smaller
Tom Nightingale discusses end-to-end visibility in supply chain management and its importance in improving operational efficiency, ensuring product safety, and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Hear insights from AFS Logistics CEO Tom Nightingale, as he shares his take on warehousing and freight, highlighting the essential relationship between these two elements
Faced with slumping demand, parcel carriers are casting their nets wide for new sources of revenue. Some of their strategies—like expanding their returns services and
Knowing load board challenges to look for and creating trust can give fleets and edge on the open market.
A look at the latest TMS offerings from companies that manage transportation for the trucking industry.
Rising shipping costs are forcing retailers to rethink free shipping strategies. Free shipping with minimums or memberships may become the new norm.
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