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What is a residential surcharge?

If you’ve shipped with UPS® or FedEx®, you’ve likely encountered the rising residential delivery surcharge. Shippers incur this charge when...

UPS FedEx Declared Value Shipments

How does FedEx and UPS declared value work?

UPS and FedEx automatically protect each domestic package and international shipment against loss or damage up to a value of...

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Lost and damage claims on terms that anyone likes

If one-size-fits-all isn’t even a suitable solution for socks, it’s definitely not going to work for Bear Down Parcel lost...

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How Amazon is preparing for the 2018 holiday rush

Amazon is causing quite a stir in the news recently with its plans to dominate the holiday season. From free...

Startups revolutionize transportation with autonomous deliveries

Will driverless delivery vehicles transport your groceries soon?

Only a month into the new year and those shipping trends we warned you to watch out for in 2018...

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The do’s and don’ts of shipping FedEx freight

When shipping FedEx freight how you package the cartons matters. If not packaged properly, contents could reach their destination damaged...

This article will outline the freight claims process, types of claims, transportation laws, and benefits for outsourcing the claim filing process for your LTL and Truckload freight.

Everything you need to know about freight claims management

If you are in the logistics or transportation space, you will benefit from knowing the basics of freight claims. This...

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FedEx sneaks in higher surcharge rates September 2018

You have to constantly keep an eye on your carrier’s next move. Just when you think surcharges are settled for...

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How to register third-party shippers for a UPS account

The guide below details the steps within to register third-party shippers for a UPS account. Registering third-party shippers makes possible...

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