Sifted Blog

As we welcome in the new year, the parcel shipping industry is undergoing waves of changes - many of which started in 2024 and will accelerate in 2025. These changes are driven by evolving consumer behaviors, regulatory developments, and technological innovations. For...

Oil prices increased by 12.9% in the first quarter of 2024. The IEA Oil Market Report (OMR) is one of the world's most authoritative and timely sources of data, forecasts, and analysis on the global oil market, and their report indicates that the world oil demand is...

What’s worse than coal in your stocking?   A package that’s late!   The major carriers have released cutoff dates to ensure your gifts arrive ahead of December 25.   Ship early, stay merry, and make sure every gift gets where it needs to go–on time.   FedEx 2024...

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...