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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...

We’re excited to share that SiftedAI has been recognized with an iF Design Award for our platform’s User Experience! Logistics Intelligence is complex, but the tools you use shouldn’t be.  That’s why we partnered with Momentum Design Lab to completely reimagine...

The parcel world is only getting more complex. Monitoring and optimizing your spend and performance across multiple services and carriers has never been harder. Shipping reporting is a strategy every shipper should be implementing to help track and report on the...

As expectations for faster, more efficient shipping increase, the last mile is a crucial, but costly, part of the delivery process to evaluate. In order for businesses to remain profitable in 2025, they may need to be agile with their last mile operations. Due to the...

A shipping surcharge (also called accessorial fees or accessorials) is an additional fee applied to the base shipment costs. These surcharges commonly appear as “service charges” or “handling fees”.

As the world of parcel shipping continues to shift and evolve, alternative delivery is becoming increasingly popular among shippers and consumers. However, alternative delivery methods are more than just a trend—they’re a strategy. And when employed correctly, they...

Manifest 2025 is the premier showcase of cutting-edge logistics tech, happening February 10th-12th at the Venetian in Las Vegas. Sifted is excited to attend and spotlight our new platform, SiftedAI! SiftedAI is a next-generation logistics intelligence platform,...

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...