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PRC Approves the USPS's 2021 Rates
Update | 14 Dec 2020
The USPS has updated their Postal Explorer with the finalized version of their pricing documents. If you would like to read through and download the final versions of these price documents, check out the Postal Explorer here.
It's official! USPS has joined the 2021...
FedEx® Announces Rate Change to Go into Effect January 4, 2021
It’s official—we’ve entered rate change season! FedEx® released their annual announcement of a rate hike which will go into effect starting on January 4, 2021. The rate change, which is being rolled out in phases, affects ground and air shipments as well as freight. Main takeaways from the...
UPS Announces Their 2021 Rate Change Prices
Rate change season is starting to rev up! On Oct 29, 2020, UPS® announced the list of services that will be affected by their 2021 rate change, effective on Dec 27, 2020. The list of affected services and increases are numerous. However, what we know of right now is that:
- UPS® Ground, UPS...
PRC Approves 2020 USPS® Temporary Rates
On Sept. 4, 2020, the PRC approved the temporary rate changes submitted by USPS on Aug. 14, 2020. The change will apply to the rates of some of USPS's competitive shipping products. Right now, the most important information about this rate change is:
- The rate change will apply to the...
2020 Vote by Mail Resources
With the primaries polls closed, it’s time to start preparing for the November general election. This election will be historic with close to 75% of registered voters being able to vote by mail this year, the highest it’s been in U.S. history. This large predicted turnout is due to many states...
FedEx Follows UPS in Adding Additional Domestic Delivery Surcharges
Quick Takeaways
- FedEx® added multiple Peak Surcharges to be applied as of June 8th, following UPS's example in late May 2020.
- FedEx's additional surcharges apply to their SmartPost®, oversized, and domestic residential packages.
- UPS’s additional surcharges apply to their Ground...
USPS Operation Santa
Feeling in the giving spirit this holiday season?
Of course, you are! The USPS® Operation Santa is entering its 107th year and they are always looking for help.
What is Operation Santa?
Operation Santa invites individuals or organizations to adopt letters to Santa from hopeful...
FedEx® Announces No Peak Surcharges and Gives a Sneak Peek at 2020 Rate Changes
Let's review the announcements for the quick takeaways and then unpack the details!
Takeaway: Holiday Shipping
FedEx® will not be applying additional holiday residential surcharges this season but there will be surcharges on packages that are oversized or require additional...
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