The 2025 Dimensional Weight Pricing Update: What It Means for Your Shipping Costs Dimensional weight pricing (DIM weight) has been a major cost factor in parcel shipping for years, but in 2025, UPS, FedEx, and other carriers are implementing new changes that could significantly impact businesses. With carriers adjusting their DIM weight calculations and increasing […]

The Rise in Urban Delivery Costs: What It Means for Businesses and Consumers Urban delivery costs are on the rise, and businesses across the country are feeling the impact. Traditionally, delivery area surcharges (DAS) were primarily reserved for remote or hard-to-reach locations. However, in recent years, these surcharges have started creeping into densely populated metro […]

Incremental Parcel Cost Increases: The Silent Profit Killer In the fast-paced world of logistics, businesses constantly grapple with the challenge of rising shipping costs. Each year, carriers like UPS and FedEx announce rate increases that can significantly impact shippers’ bottom lines. But what exactly are incremental cost increases, and how do they affect businesses over […]

New Legislation Impacting Parcel Shippers in 2025 2025 has brought significant changes to the parcel shipping industry, not only from carrier policies but also due to new federal and state regulations. These legislative updates aim to address environmental concerns, promote fair pricing, and ensure transparency between carriers and shippers. However, for many businesses, these changes […]

The Importance of UPS and FedEx GSRs: Unlock Hidden Savings for Your Business For businesses that rely heavily on shipping, every dollar saved can have a significant impact on the bottom line. One of the most overlooked ways to reduce shipping costs is by leveraging Guaranteed Service Refunds (GSRs) offered by carriers like UPS […]

2024 Parcel Shipping Highlights and 2025 Trends 🚚✨ Click here to join us on ShipTalk for insightful discussions and expert interviews on this article and all things parcel shipping! 🌍🚀 Reflecting on 2024: Key Highlights The past year has been transformative for the parcel shipping industry. Here are some key highlights from 2024: Digital Transformation: […]

How Upcoming Tariffs Can Affect Parcel Shipping and Ways to Mitigate the Impact? The global trade landscape is constantly evolving, and upcoming tariffs are poised to significantly impact parcel shipping. As businesses brace for these changes, understanding the potential effects and exploring mitigation strategies becomes crucial. In this blog, we’ll delve into how tariffs can […]

The Rise of AI in Small Parcel Shipping In today’s rapidly evolving world, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries across the globe, and the small parcel shipping sector is no exception. From optimizing delivery routes to automating claims and refunds, AI is revolutionizing the way we handle shipping logistics. In this comprehensive blog, we’ll delve […]

As we head into 2025, UPS and FedEx shippers are bracing for significant fee hikes that could impact their shipping costs. Both logistics giants have announced fee increases that will particularly affect bulky package shippers. Here’s what you need to know to navigate these changes effectively. Click here to join us on ShipTalk for insightful […]

Moving quickly when it comes to logistics. To make money and run your business better businesses need to have low cost to ship. Freight audit and package audit services ensure that companies receive a fair shipping price. Supply chain management is obviously not possible without them. We will discuss what freight audit services and package […]

For so many types of businesses in today’s linked world, you need the supply chain to be successful. But recent events have brought to light major problems in the supply chain that have an impact on performance, cost, and efficiency. This blog will talk about the tricky issues in the supply chain, the good things […]

What are some ways to optimize supply chain management? For the businesses wanting to increase supply chain management (SCM) efficiency, cut costs and enhance customer satisfaction, optimizing supply chain management is very crucial. A well-optimized supply chain can give companies a competitive edge. It helps them respond quickly to shifts in the market and customer […]

Software used to handle ships and their trips is called “ship management software.” This includes both desktop and mobile apps. Shipping companies, freight forwarders, and vessel owners need this kind of software because it can do many things, such as managing fleets, keeping track of compliance, handling goods, and managing crews. At its core, ship […]

Shipping and logistics are ever-evolving activities; therefore, companies need to constantly analyze the options available to them in extending the best possible services to their customers. FedEx SmartPost is a service that assists in the shipping of goods by companies with less money involved. It’s common with online stores. Shippers need to take into consideration […]

Anyone in business, from a small online store to a big transportation company, needs to ship things. As shipping is becoming more common, people often ask if they need to bother buying shipping insurance. You might think of shipping insurance as just an additional expenditure, however, if you realize how valuable it is, you can […]

Understanding and Mitigating Shipping Costs Rising shipping costs plague businesses, particularly those with direct-to-consumer models. Understanding these expenses and their organizational impact is crucial. Delivery area surcharges (DAS) raise prices. So, efficient logistics management is key to profits and customer satisfaction. Firms must adapt to the changing landscape or risk lower profits. Shipping to specific […]

FOB Shipping is a term that is frequently used in international commerce. we are an essential element of shipping agreements, as it delineates the date on which the seller will dispatch the products to the client. It is clear who is accountable for the costs and hazards associated with shipping when using FOB-style shipment. It […]

In logistics and shipping, knowing how companies and tech work can impact your business decisions. Franklin Parcel’s goal is to teach our clients everything they need to know about the shipping business. We are dedicated to helping you make choices that are smart, efficient, and good value for money. our will talk about how data […]

UPS Ground Advantage is a shipping service. It offers a cheap way to send packages nationwide. It is popular with companies that want to cut transport costs. They also want reliable, fast delivery. The service is for non-urgent shipments. It is a great option for goods that need to arrive soon but don’t require fast […]

FedEx tracking is a necessary tool for package shippers. You can track your shipment from dispatch to its destination using it. FedEx tracking lets you see your shipment’s exact location. You can predict its arrival time and ensure it’s on time. Both senders and recipients must use this system. It helps manage expectations and offers […]