Join Glenn Gooding in this revealing episode of Parcel Perspectives as he tackles the escalating fuel surcharges reshaping the small parcel shipping landscape. Discover how recent hikes by giants like UPS and FedEx are intensifying shipping costs and what it means for shippers struggling to manage these changes. With a spotlight on the surprising g…

In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, host Glenn Gooding tackles the intricate world of carrier agreements, providing shippers with actionable strategies to navigate these complex documents. Glenn highlights the common pitfalls shippers face, especially when relying on carriers to explain the financial impacts of proposals. He challenges the misc…

In this classic podcast replay, host Glenn Gooding sits down with Eduardo Lopez-Soriano, now Strategy Senior Director at UPS Capital, to discuss how shipping shapes customer experience and loyalty in e-commerce. Together, they explore the impact of pandemic-driven e-commerce growth, supply chain risks, and the consequences of negative shipping expe…

In this Parcel Perspectives episode, Glenn Gooding and Cathy Roberson, founder of Logistics Trends and Insights, unpack the challenges and innovations in reverse logistics. They explore carrier solutions like UPS’s Happy Returns, FedEx’s local return focus, and USPS’s cost-effective options, while highlighting strategies for oversized items and the…

In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding sits down with parcel industry veteran Mike Johnson to dive into the complexities of parcel sourcing strategies. As eCommerce and shipping demand rise, businesses need smarter, flexible solutions to avoid costly mistakes and surcharges. Mike brings decades of experience, including roles at UPS, …

In this quick take episode of Parcel Perspectives with Glenn Gooding, Glenn breaks down the latest UPS rate hikes and their significant impact on the small parcel shipping market. He takes a deep dive into the new UPS billing methods, including minimum billable weights and updated surcharges, revealing how these changes will drive costs far beyond …

In this episode, host Glenn Gooding sits down with Mark Taylor, CEO and founder of Warehouse Republic, to explore how businesses can navigate the challenges of peak season logistics from a 3PL's perspective. From preparation to post-peak adjustments, Mark shares his insights on keeping systems running smoothly during high-demand times, especially d…

Featured Replay: Check out this classic episode on the intricacies of the General Rate Increase (GRI) within the small parcel shipping industry, packed with valuable insights that are still relevant today. In this repurposed "Q&A" session, TJ Roberts and host Glenn Gooding break down the complexities of the General Rate Increase (GRI) in the small …

In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, Glenn Gooding and Brett Haskins, COO of iDrive Logistics, dive into the sweeping changes set to reshape the shipping industry following the recent UPS and FedEx demand surcharge announcements. They break down how major carriers are shifting from temporary "peak season surcharges" to more permanent "demand sur…

In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, host Glenn Gooding tackles the complex topic of fuel surcharges in the small parcel shipping market. He begins by explaining why shippers might experience cost increases even after careful planning for general rate increases (GRIs). Glenn breaks down fuel surcharges into three main aspects: their definition a…

In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, host Glenn Gooding delves into the recent exit of Pitney Bowes Global E-commerce and its significant impact on the industry. Glenn explores the challenges facing postal aggregators, including rising network, labor, and postal costs, as well as the implications of USPS's proposed price increases for lightweigh…

In this episode of Parcel Perspectives, host Glenn Gooding, delves into the imminent changes looming over the small parcel shipping industry, with a specific focus on the proposed parcel select rate increase by the United States Postal Service (USPS), set to take effect on July 14, 2023. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has proposed rate hikes rangin…