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EPISODE 14

Analyzing the 2025 General Rate Increases (ft. Mark Kolde)

New host Jeremy Lee, VP of Sales at Sifted, is joined by Mark Kolde, VP of Logistics Engineering at Sifted, to unpack the latest rate hikes and provide actionable insights for shippers.

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Episode Summary

As the new year approaches, FedEx and UPS have once again announced their General Rate Increases (GRIs) for 2025—both landing at 5.9%.

But as always, the devil is in the details, and shippers need to dig deeper to understand how these changes will impact their bottom line.

In this episode of LeaderShipping, new host Jeremy Lee, VP of Sales at Sifted, is joined by Mark Kolde, VP of Logistics Engineering at Sifted, to unpack the latest rate hikes and provide actionable insights for shippers.

Together, they explore the trends behind the numbers and offer strategies to navigate the rising costs while keeping operations efficient.

Main Topics:

  • Why FedEx and UPS often align on GRIs and what it means for the industry
  • Key takeaways from UPS’s increases, including accessorial fees and weight-based changes
  • How FedEx’s updates compare and what shippers should prioritize
  • Proactive steps to prepare for the 2025 rate changes before they take effect

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