newsworthy FedEx narrows threshold of dimensional pricing on U.S. parcel shipments, hurting shippers September 20, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Company drops divisor to 139 from 166, catching more parcels in dimensional net; UPS has yet to follow suit.Read More
newsworthy UPS announces 2017 rate hikes to take effect day after Christmas September 1, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Move seen to capitalize on holiday returns, back orders, consultancy says.Read More
newsworthy FedEx unit breaks ground on Lehigh Valley hub; to be largest in network August 5, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments FedEx Ground to enter critical region for goods distribution.Read More
newsworthy FedEx completes $4.8 billion TNT Express deal May 25, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Integration to begin immediately, with four-year timeline expected; FedEx founder hails "beginning of a new era."Read More
newsworthy Wal-Mart poised for big e-commerce push in what might be make-or-break move May 18, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Two-day e-fulfillment program aimed at the heart of Bezos' Amazon empire.Read More
newsworthy Amazon's air cargo leasing deal with ATSG could have blowback for UPS March 10, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Amazon to use planes for two-day air deliveries, which is most of its UPS business, analyst says.Read More
newsworthy UPS gets handle on holidays by tweaking network, standing fast against e-tailer demands, onslaught January 14, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments After two years of misfires, company brings Christmas into alignment.Read More
newsworthy FedEx to hike fuel surcharges for second time in nine months September 24, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Increase on Nov. 2 will bring FedEx close to parity with UPS' fuel surcharge levels.Read More
newsworthy Think slower means cheaper? Not if you're a FedEx customer in 2016, data show September 16, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Rate increases will bite harder on less-premium FedEx Express offerings, consultancy says.Read More
transportation report Countdown to D-Day September 14, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments The upcoming holiday peak season will be the first since FedEx and UPS moved to dimensional weight pricing. Are the nation's parcel shippers ready?Read More