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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...

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Sifted has launched its third-generation Logistics Intelligence platform, SiftedAI.  Unlike traditional consultants or auditing platforms, SiftedAI monitors every aspect of parcel spending - tracking billing errors, network and package...

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...