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2014 FedEx and UPS Declared Value Rate Increases
The major U.S. based shipping carriers are raising their declared value rates again for the 10th year in a row.
The major U.S. based shipping carriers are raising their declared value rates again for the 10th year in a row.
We have all heard the term “There is no such thing as a free lunch”. This applies correctly to most things in life and truer words have not been spoken. In the shipping world, the United States Postal Service started offering free insurance for Priority Mail packages in $50 and $100 increments. On paper, this […]
Our office will be closed Tuesday, December 24th through Thursday, December 26th for the holidays. We will re-open on Friday, December 27th at 7:30 AM PST. We will also be closing our office on Tuesday, December 31st and re-opening on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014 at 7:30 AM PST. Have a safe holiday season and a great New […]
All of us at Shipsurance are Wishing You a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
UPS has followed FedEx in announcing their 2014 rate changes. The changes will take place on December 30, 2013. Make sure to take note of this date as it is not the same date that FedEx is changing their rates. FedEx rate changes take place on January 6, 2014, UPS is raising their declared value charges for […]
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday!
Declared value fees raised for the 10th year in a row.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently added free insurance coverage to their Domestic Priority Mail services. This coverage is either $50.00 or $100.00 based on how you are printing your labels. This is meant to combat the service offerings from competitors like UPS and FedEx. This is a good option for some, but we […]
Most of the major shipping carriers do a great job when handling your shipments before, during, and after transit. This is why they are in business and are very reliable most of the time. However, as in every business, sometimes there are employees that are not working in the best interest of the company. Below […]
It looks like the United States Postal Service (USPS) will be improving the visibility of certain International First Class shipments in the near future. Effective July 28, 2013, shipments sent via the First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS) will contain delivery confirmation to 15 additional countries. This confirmation service is also being added for Priority Mail Flat Rate […]