Why this matters to buyers
Parcel shipping rates are near record highs due to fuel surcharges. Buyers should anticipate higher and potentially less predictable shipping costs.
Recommended buyer actions
- Audit current parcel shipping contracts for fuel surcharge terms.
- Explore alternative carriers or consolidated shipping options.
Original source context
Fuel surcharges continue to be a major component in rising parcel shipping rates, especially as FedEx and UPS jigger with their tables to maintain revenue even if fuel prices go down. The post Fuel surcharges push parcel shipping rates near record high appeared first on FreightWaves.
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