October 30, 2026
2027 UPS GRI: What It Means for Shippers
UPS list rates rise an average net 5.9% on December 21, 2026. Our analysis of UPS's own tables shows where shippers will pay more than the headline.
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Practical parcel-shipping insights: rate strategies, carrier news, and ways to stop overpaying.
October 28, 2026
Timur Eligulashvili Featured in DropSkip's 'Is Free Shipping Truly Free?'
SmallParcel.com founder Timur Eligulashvili on funding free shipping without giving up margin, in DropSkip's 'Is free shipping truly Free?' article.
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October 26, 2026
Parcel Returns: Labels, Carriers, and the Costs Nobody Budgets For
Parcel returns for e-commerce and B2B shippers: label options, prepaid vs pay-on-use, UPS, FedEx, USPS and regional carrier programs, and the costs to watch.
Guides
October 18, 2026
FedEx Money-Back Guarantee (and UPS): What's Still Covered
FedEx and UPS money-back guarantees are back for express services only, not Ground. What is covered today, what a refund pays, and how to file in time.
Guides
October 12, 2026
Regional Parcel Carriers: When They Win and How to Add One
Which regional parcel carriers cover which states, when they beat UPS and FedEx on cost and speed, and how to add one to your mix.
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October 7, 2026
The UPS and FedEx General Rate Increase, Explained
How the UPS and FedEx general rate increase works, why the headline understates your real increase, and what to negotiate before the new rates land.
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October 6, 2026
2027 FedEx GRI: What It Means for Shippers
FedEx list rates rise an average of 5.9% on January 4, 2027. Our analysis of FedEx's own tables shows where shippers will pay more than the headline.
September 29, 2026
Parcel Audit: What It Finds, What It Misses, and How to Choose a Provider
An independent guide to parcel invoice audits: what they catch, what they miss, the deadlines that matter, and how to choose between DIY, software, and audit firms.
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September 29, 2026
Parcel Contract Negotiation: How to Negotiate a Better UPS or FedEx Contract
How to negotiate a UPS or FedEx parcel contract: what's negotiable, how minimums and tiers work, when to negotiate, and mistakes to avoid.
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September 29, 2026
UPS vs USPS: Which Is Cheaper, Faster, and Better for Your Packages
UPS vs USPS compared on real cost, speed, coverage, and surcharges. Which is cheaper for a 5 lb package, when UPS wins, and how most shippers use both.
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September 28, 2026
FedEx Ground Economy (SmartPost) vs UPS Ground Saver (SurePost) vs USPS Ground Advantage
FedEx Ground Economy (formerly SmartPost), UPS Ground Saver (formerly SurePost), and USPS Ground Advantage compared: speed, coverage, fees, and when each one wins.
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September 27, 2026
Click to Delivery: Why One Day Faster Is Worth 20% More Sales
Jacob Sweetwood of Spreetail on click-to-delivery speed, glance views, and the unglamorous work behind 83% next-day coverage for big and bulky.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
Delivering Latin America: What A.J. Hernandez Learned Building SkyPostal
A.J. Hernandez of SkyPostal on building Latin America's largest private parcel network, why LATAM is not one market, and what US sellers must know.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
Digitizing the Post Office
Endicia co-founder Amine Khechfé on 13 years of pivots, printing postage from a PC, near-death fights with the Postal Service, and 50 percent annual growth.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
Engineering Last Mile Delivery
Jitsu CEO Adam Bryant on applying Tesla's first principles thinking to the last mile, 99 percent on-time delivery, and why the nationals are expensive.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
From Sales Floor to CEO: Macon Stokes Built Amplifier One Stretch Role at a Time
Macon Stokes of Amplifier on going from sales associate to CEO, saying no to bad clients, the hardest job in the warehouse, and skateboarding Fridays.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
Know Your Numbers Before You Cut Costs: Keyan Bazargan on Smarter Logistics
Keyan Bazargan of Iron Margin on contribution margin, carrier diversification, FCL vs LCL, and visiting your 3PL before chasing cost cuts.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
Scaling Parcel Networks: What Oscar Gladman Learned on Both Sides of the Carrier Table
Oscar Gladman of Crane Worldwide on FedEx lessons, US vs European parcel markets, carrier KPIs, and where parcel tech is headed.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
The Shipping Architect: What Justin Cramer Learned From 300 Enterprise Implementations
ProShip co-founder Justin Cramer on platform engines, carrier rationalization, API vs on-prem architecture, same-day delivery, and AI in shipping.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 27, 2026
What Shippers Really Want: Timur Eligulashvili on the Last2First Podcast
SmallParcel.com founder Timur Eligulashvili on regional carriers, zone skipping, UPS/FedEx surcharge games, and where shippers leave money on the table.
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September 27, 2026
What Is Small Parcel Shipping? The Complete Guide
Small parcel shipping explained: how it works, size and weight limits, DIM weight, zones, UPS vs FedEx vs USPS, and how to cut your shipping spend.
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September 26, 2026
Why Your Last Mile Strategy Fails in the Middle Mile (and How to Fix It)
Troy Lester of WARP on FlowSkip, cross-docking, and why winning the last mile starts with fixing the middle mile.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 24, 2026
Why Shippers Won't Leave UPS and FedEx (Even to Save 30%)
Shippers who move the right volume to alternative carriers save 30 to 40 percent per package. Almost nobody does it. Ben Emmrich of Tusk Logistics explains the trust gap slowing adoption.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 24, 2026
Why Parcel Claims Get Denied (and How to Automate Them)
Most denied parcel claims fail for the same few reasons: missed filing windows, missing proof of value, and weak packaging. Anthony Robinson of ShipScience breaks down how to fix each one.
Logistics Remix Podcast
December 15, 2025
2026 Carrier Rate Increases: Why 5.9% Isn’t Your Number
Parcel expert Nate Skiver breaks down the 2026 UPS, FedEx, and USPS general rate increases, and shows how to calculate your real cost increase.
Logistics Remix Podcast
September 9, 2025
Win-Win Deals and Clear Differentiation: Dick Metzler’s Playbook from a Career in Logistics
Richard Metzler on Fred Smith's FedEx, Standard Overnight, DHL's US rebrand, turnarounds, M&A, and life as a buy-side advisor.
Logistics Remix Podcast
April 28, 2023
Timur Eligulashvili Featured in ShippingChimp's Expert Roundup on Free Shipping
SmallParcel.com founder Timur Eligulashvili shares how carrier diversification and inventory positioning help brands afford free shipping.
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April 6, 2023
Carrier Diversification in Last-Mile Delivery: Timur Eligulashvili on Perform.AI
SmallParcel.com founder Timur Eligulashvili on why no carrier should top 50% of your volume, and how regional carriers win on cost and service.
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