UPS Mail Innovations holiday surcharges coming in October
UPS Mail Innovations will levy peak season shipping fees from Oct. 5 until Jan. 18, 2026, according to a customer communication from the delivery provider viewed by Supply Chain Dive. The temporary fees include a $2 surcharge for all outbound packages that meet one of the following criteria, per the Sept. 5 communication: UPS Mail […]
UPS matches FedEx with dimensional weight change
UPS will begin rounding all fractional measurements for package dimensions up to the next whole inch starting Aug. 18, matching a move announced by rival FedEx last month. The new calculations affect any package dimension, including length, width and height. “For example, if the length of a package is 11.1 inches, that package will be […]
How FedEx’s Freight Spinoff Could Impact Shipper Contracts
FedEx’s upcoming spinoff of its trucking unit is poised to shake up some of the carrier’s contract agreements, opening the door for shippers to consider new less-than-truckload options. The company is preparing to carve out FedEx Freight into a separate entity by June 2026. The bulk of the LTL carrier’s volume is tied to standalone […]
Simplify LTL Freight With GetAFreightQuote.com
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Freight Shipping Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated—Here’s How to Simplify It
Freight Shipping Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated—Here’s How to Simplify It Shipping freight today involves more than just getting goods from point A to point B. It’s about finding the most cost-effective, reliable, and scalable solutions—across multiple freight modes, borders, and timelines. For many businesses, it can feel overwhelming to manage all the moving parts. […]
Trans-Pacific Surge Flames Out
Trans-Pacific Surge Flames Out Following the May 12 rollback of US tariffs on China (from 145% to 30%), there was a short-lived spike in shipping volume from China to the US. This created a brief sense of tight capacity, leading carriers to quickly add ships and capacity to the trans-Pacific routes. However, that surge fizzled quickly, as demand did […]
Attention Shippers: Major NMFC Changes Coming July 19, 2025 – Here’s What You Need to Know
Attention Shippers: Major NMFC Changes Coming July 19, 2025 – Here’s What You Need to Know The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is rolling out major updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, effective July 19, 2025. These changes are designed to simplify freight classifications, improve accuracy, and promote fairness across the […]
Simplify Your Shipping with Get A Freight Quote
Simplify Your Shipping with Get A Freight Quote Shipping doesn’t have to be a headache. At Get A Freight Quote, we believe in making logistics easier, faster, and more affordable for your business. Whether you’re shipping large quantities, time-sensitive items, or special cargo, our Full Truckload (FTL) and customized services are designed to keep your […]
Your Trusted Partner for Global Shipping: Seamless International Freight Solutions
Your Trusted Partner for Global Shipping: Seamless International Freight Solutions Shipping goods internationally can be a daunting task, but with the right partner by your side, it doesn’t have to be. At Get A Freight Quote, we make global shipping easy, efficient, and cost-effective—no matter the size or urgency of your shipment. Whether you’re sending […]
Streamline Your Shipping with LTL: A Smarter Way to Ship
Streamline Your Shipping with LTL: A Smarter Way to Ship Shipping can be tricky, especially when you don’t need a full truckload but still need to get your products where they need to go on time and without breaking the bank. That’s where Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping comes in. It’s a flexible, cost-effective way […]