Ben, Author at Franklin Parcel

Why Use a Regional Parcel Carrier? Here’s How to Find Out

Considering regional parcel carriers? The right answer depends on your company’s individual profile and shipping needs. Here's how to find out....

16 July, 2018

UPS and Fedex Shipping Rate Increase for 2018

No company likes to hear the phrase “rate increase,” particularly when it comes to shipping. Both UPS and FedEx have announced general shipping rate increases...

09 May, 2018

FedEx & UPS Shipping Rates

Before you can optimize your shipping costs or really just understand them, it helps to know how FedEx & UPS Shipping rates are calculated. Many...

05 April, 2018

Mailbox waiting for SurePost or SmartPost

SurePost versus SmartPost: What Happens When Shipping Rivals Play on the Same Team

UPS and FedEx work together with the United States Postal Service with their cooperative shipping services—UPS SurePost and FedEx SmartPost. Learn about the differences between...

21 March, 2018

Cutting The Cord With Shipping: Is it Time to Find a Fulfillment Partner?

For every retailer, there comes a time when keeping up with shipping becomes a challenge. Maybe sales are increasing, and a bigger subscriber base has...

12 March, 2018

2018 Shipping Rate Increases Effecting Businesses

UPS announces 2018 UPS Rate Changes and the impact may be large for many shippers. Read about the UPS rate changes here....

05 January, 2018

Peak Season Surcharges

We’ve already begun to see them: peak season surcharges. This relatively new fee applies to packages that are shipped during the busy holiday season. Why?...

01 December, 2017