Beyond the headlines: The real financial impact of 2025 GRIs

Don't let misleading headlines blindside your budget

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While carriers announced 5.9% average rate increases for 2025, industry data shows most businesses face actual cost increases of 7-15%. Why the gap? Surcharge increases of 26-28% on additional handling and large packages are compounding your true shipping costs.

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In this webinar, we dive into:

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• FedEx & UPS Annual GRI Breakdown – what’s really changing and how it affects different shipper profiles.
• Category Hot Spots – the charges that quietly drive the biggest cost spikes.
• Base Rate vs. Surcharge Impact – why the headline % increase doesn’t tell the whole story.
• FedEx vs. UPS Side-by-Side – a clear comparison to highlight where the biggest cost pressures will hit.
• Minimum Charges on the Rise – how these “floor” costs hit small parcels and e-commerce shipments disproportionately.
• Planning & Mitigation Playbook – practical steps to soften the blow before your 2026 budget locks in.
• Regional & Consolidator Trends – where alternative capacity may (or may not) offer relief.
• Carrier Diversification – when shifting share makes sense and when it doesn’t.
• Looking Ahead – what past GRIs tell us about 2027+ and how to build leverage now.

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With carrier contracts containing 250+ negotiable terms and peak season approaching, the window for strategic action is closing. Don't wait until budget season to discover your true shipping cost impact.