Sifted Blog

As the 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI) approaches, businesses are preparing for changes that could significantly affect their shipping costs. Bulky, heavy, and long-distance shippers will likely feel the squeeze most, though every business will be affected to some...

Leading logistics, transportation, retail, and eCommerce professionals are gearing up for PARCEL Forum ’25, the premier industry conference in Chicago, September 8–10. Parcel shippers from across the nation will gather to sharpen their delivery and fulfillment...

When it comes to tariffs, the only thing you can count on right now is change. What once shifted every few years is now changing every few months–or even faster. Entire sectors are being added or removed from exemption lists. Rates have gone from modest increases to...

Every shipment has a starting line and a finish line. Inbound and outbound logistics cover the flow of goods into and out of a business. Getting both right means fewer delays, lower costs, and happier customers. This article breaks down the differences, overlaps, and...

When developing SiftedAI, the 3.0 version of our platform, our vision was to go beyond just bringing visibility to shipping spend and performance. We brought to life a tool that leverages Artificial Intelligence to monitor shipping profiles in the background,...

Year after year, July sneaks up on everyone. One minute it’s January and before you know it, the year is halfway through. For shippers, this means peak season is right around the right corner. In any year—but especially in the economic climate of today—if you wait...

We’re excited to share that Sifted has recently been recognized with two awards: 2025 Top Supply Chain Projects Award by Supply & Demand Chain Executive and Food Logistics and the Prediction Analytics Solution of the Year by SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards. These...

Free shipping isn’t just a perk–it’s an expectation. PYMNTS reports that in 2025, 66% of consumers look for free shipping when shopping online. Between rising costs and tighter margins, many online sellers are asking the same question: How can I mitigate the financial...

Setting up a UPS Billing Account is essential for businesses seeking streamlined shipping and billing processes. Here’s our comprehensive guide to help you add and configure your UPS Billing Account:   What is the UPS Billing Center? The UPS Billing Center is a...

Want the eBook version of The 5 Biggest Hidden Shipping Inefficiencies (and How to Fix Them)?Hidden shipping inefficiencies are costing you daily. Shipping costs and surcharges continue to rise in 2025, driven by economic uncertainty, global complexities, and...