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Beyond the 5.9%: What is new in the 2026 FedEx general rate increase (GRI)?

FedEx’s 2026 GRI may headline at 5.9%, but targeted increases in long-haul zones, middle-weight packages, minimum charges, and surcharges mean many shippers will face far higher real cost increases. Understanding where those hidden increases hit in your shipping profile is the key to controlling parcel spend in 2026.

Paul Yaussy

Matt Sumowski

April 16, 2026

15 minute read

Navigating UPS 2025 peak season surcharges: What shippers need to know

UPS’s 2025 peak season surcharges could add hundreds of thousands in unexpected costs for high-volume shippers, especially with new tiered residential and heavy-package fees. The companies that model the impact early and adjust volume, carriers, or budgets now will avoid painful surprises when peak invoices arrive.

Paul Yaussy

Matt Sumowski

March 25, 2026

5 minute read

Digitization or penalties: How to stay ahead of the new UPS fees

UPS’s new 2025 fees—from payment processing charges to higher surcharges—could quietly drive parcel costs up across invoices, making it harder for shippers to control spend without better visibility. The companies that understand the real impact of these changes early will be far better positioned to mitigate costs and renegotiate smarter contracts.

Loop Team

March 25, 2026

6 minute read

NMFC changes go live July 19 — and your audit tools aren’t ready

The upcoming NMFC overhaul will fundamentally change how LTL freight is classified and billed, shifting to a density-first model that introduces stricter documentation, new packaging rules, and greater risk of costly misclassification. Shippers who continue relying on manual processes or outdated tools will struggle to keep up as classification becomes dynamic and enforcement tightens.

Loop Team

March 25, 2026

5 minute read

Mastering peak season: A guide to managing new parcel surcharges

Peak season surcharges are rising fast, but the shippers who plan early, analyze their data, and diversify carriers can avoid surprise fees and keep shipping costs under control. The difference between chaos and control during peak often comes down to how well you understand and act on your shipping data.

Loop Team

March 25, 2026

7 minute read

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Beyond the 5.9%: What is new in the 2026 FedEx general rate increase (GRI)?

Navigating UPS 2025 peak season surcharges: What shippers need to know

Digitization or penalties: How to stay ahead of the new UPS fees

NMFC changes go live July 19 — and your audit tools aren’t ready

Mastering peak season: A guide to managing new parcel surcharges

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