Raising rates is inevitable when a company is trying to increase profits and shareholder value. When companies like UPS and FedEx raise their rates on their shipping services, there are many understandable factors they take into consideration besides their stock prices. Inflation, increased fuel costs, increased competition, and increased general overhead all play a part. […]
Shipping insurance for Etsy sellers is now available using the new ShipSaver for Etsy application. U.S. based Etsy sellers that have a PayPal account can purchase discounted shipping insurance coverage for your outbound shipments. What is it? ShipSaver offers shipping insurance coverage for shipments sent via the USPS, FedEx, and UPS. It is a web […]
We have just issued an update to our eReport for FedEx Ship Manager program. The new version number is 2.7. ————— Whats New? – General bugfixes – New code base ————— If you are a current eReport for FedEx Ship Manager user, you can click on the “Check for Updates” button to update the program. More […]
We are always asked the same question: Who is better, FedEx or UPS? It is impossible to give a clear answer as both offer tremendous services and the claims we process are evenly distributed. Using industry data, Package Fox has come up with a great graphic that compares the two shipping giants by the numbers. […]
First Class Mail & Media Mail to get more expensive. Commercial Base Prices are introduced to add an incentive to online postage printing.
We have just issued an update to our eReport for UPS WorldShip program. The new version number is 2.4. ————— Whats New? – General bugfixes – New code base ————— If you are a current eReport for UPS WorldShip user, you can click on the “Check for Updates” button to update the program. More details about […]
Declared Value Rates increasing to $0.75 per $100. The time has just about arrived. FedEx and UPS are raising their rates on their services effective January 3rd, 2011. Their shipping rates are increasing as well as their rates for auxiliary services, such as declared value. The declared value costs, also mistakenly called insurance cost, is increasing by […]
Have a Happy, Prosperous, and Healthy 2011!
The United States Postal service 2011 rate change goes into effect on January 2, 2011. This is a reminder of what changes are coming. Below is a summary of what is changing and what is not: First Class Mail is not changing. The First Class Stamp will continue to be $0.44. Standard Mail & Parcel […]
Shipsurance Holiday Office Hours Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 22nd at 1:00 PM PST for the holidays. We will re-open our office on Monday, December 27th at 7:30 AM PST. We will also be closed on Friday, December 31st and re-opening on January 3rd. Have a safe and happy holiday.