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Transport Topics: How the Freight Market Trough Defined 2024
The trucking industry continued to be defined by a freight market trough this year, but one that has shown some minor signs of improvement.
FedEx, UPS’ 2025 fee hikes will wallop bulky package shippers
Surcharges applied to larger products are outpacing other fee increases, parcel pricing experts say.
Freight Business Journal: Freight Audit Payment Practitioners Evolve
With the rise of predictive AI, freight audit payment (FAP) practitioners must adapt to stay competitive.
Food Logistics: The 3PL Playbook: Innovations and Obstacles for 2025
Those providers who embrace technology, build resilient and sustainable operations, and stay aligned with evolving consumer demands will be best positioned to lead the future
Bloomberg: Sky-High Holiday Shipping Fees Are Hitting Earlier and Earlier
Peak season charges now span nearly one-third of year.
Journal of Commerce: US LTL carriers laying groundwork for higher pricing in 2025
General rate increases ranging from 4.9% to 7.9% are setting expectations for higher contract pricing as less-than-truckload carriers attempt to recoup the costs of network
Sourcing Journal: UPS, FedEx Discounts Reach ‘Unprecedented’ Levels to Attract SMBs
The Q3 TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index said the period’s ground parcel rate per package was the lowest it had been since Q4 2021.
Wall Street Journal: FedEx and UPS Locked in Price War to Lure Small Businesses
Package rivals are chasing smaller customers in an effort to win market share ahead of a shorter holiday season.