Sifted Blog

Let’s start with defining what an address correction is. Address corrections occur when carriers thoroughly check postal addresses for precision and accuracy, fixing typos, formatting issues, and abbreviations to align with local postal authority standards. This...

Political instability, environmental disasters, pandemics, and even trade policy changes can destabilize global supply chains, as today they involve a vast network of actors – including raw material suppliers, manufacturers, transporters, and retailers. Each actor can...

In September, PARCEL Forum ‘24 brought top professionals from the small-package industry to Dallas. They discussed trends and challenges in parcel shipping, networked with peers, and forged new partnerships. Sifted was well-represented, both through our booth and...

Globalization is slowing down, and the world is doing everything to fix it and reduce modern-day supply chain risks. Here’s the proof: The US government has announced a dramatic increase in the tariff rate on electric vehicles under Section 301, raising it from 25% to...

Please note: This article focuses on Ground and Express charges. For a full breakdown of international and other charges, see the FedEx & UPS websites. FedEx and UPS shared their demand, previously known as “peak season”, surcharges even earlier this year than...

As the 2025 General Rate Increase (GRI) approaches, businesses across industries are bracing for the potential impact on their shipping costs. In an evolving economic landscape, understanding the factors that drive these annual rate adjustments is crucial for staying...

Did you know that on select days annually, both FedEx and UPS pause their money-back guarantees? These blackout dates align with major holidays and peak shipping periods, including: Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Ground shipments from...

This September, the supply chain’s leading experts will converge in Texas for PARCEL Forum ‘24, the premier conference dedicated to small-parcel shipping. Scheduled for September 16-18 at the Gaylord Texan Resort, this event will be an essential gathering for industry...

FedEx and UPS had the same GRI for 2024 at 5.9%. Down 1% from 2023’s 6.9% increase. American businesses are facing shipping cost hikes that are significantly higher than what these published rates suggest. Let that sink in. Despite the sharp increase in shipping...