It’s here. UPS & FedEx have announced an average General Rate Increase of 6.9%. Actual impact to most shippers? Well over double digits. Carriers are making BIG moves to avoid “ugly freight,” and shippers with heavy or long distance packages need to be aware of...
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Just How Bad Will 2023 General Rate Increases Be? Here Are Our Top Predictions
The 2023 GRI has now been released by UPS & FedEx- 6.9%! View our analysis to get the full breakdown of rates and sight into what your actual impact will be. Inflation, labor shortages, high fuel costs, and unprecedented demand for shipping capacity...
GRI 2021: Maximizing Your Contract Optimizations
The 2021 General Rate Increase is much more complex than it sounds.
What is General Rate Increase (GRI) in Shipping? Definition & 2021 Rates
The General Rate Increase annual announcement for 2021 rates and how to prepare for it.
4 Signs Your Shipping Budget Could Be Blown in 2020
A month into the new year and your carrier invoices are, shall we say, a tad higher than expected.
2020 Carrier General Rate Increases: How will they affect your business?
Get your business ready for the 2020 General Rate Increase with these tips.