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2023 Small Parcel Rate Increases

3PL Insights

This year, some small parcel products will experience increases from United Stats Posta Service (USPS), United Parcel Service (UPS), and FedEx. The following are the flat-rate changes: Product Current Planned Change Small flat-rate box $10.40 $10.20 Delivery and Returns surcharge will be assessed for FedEx Ground Economy Services.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The program, called Ships in Product Packaging , will allow sellers to ship items without any additional packaging. Through the Ships in Product Packaging program, Amazon can help sellers redesign productspackaging so they can be delivered to customers in their own branded container only.

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What is a White Glove Transportation Service?

MTS Logistics

And, not unlike fine dining or valet parking, white glove transportation services are premium services, provided at an extra cost, that ensure that a product or item gets the care that it needs while being delivered. That may included services such as installation, real-time tracking, special packaging, etc.,

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These 5 Top Logistics Trends for 2018 are a Response to the Growing Customer Experience Movement

GlobalTranz

This need is a partial product of the rise of package theft, and since logistics service providers may have a proverbial mountain of packages to deliver, they cannot realistically wait for signature on delivery for each package. Consumers do not want to just know where products come from.

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Tips & Best Practices for E-Commerce Shipping in Each Over-the-Road Shipping Mode

GlobalTranz

Although creating apps or working with extensive transportation networks can help meet demand, it opens the door to increased risk. This includes the risk of inaccurate deliveries, late shipments, lost shipments and more. Track package movements. Real-time tracking of small packages will help reduce costs.

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What You Need to Know About the State of eCommerce Logistics

GlobalTranz

Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. At the same time, more warehouses only mean more products can be stored. They do not mean more packages can be sent.

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Should You Use Google Maps for Trucks?

WorkWave

When using Google Maps for trucks drivers have to consider whether it meets their needs. The impacts of vehicle size, priorities when traveling, and delivery requirements all exceed what Google Maps can comfortably handle, from the height of specific overpasses to the width of roads you may need to go down. Higher Productivity.