Navigating the Logistics Maze: Understanding FedEx & UPS Audits In the world of logistics and supply chain, efficiency is the key to successful operations. Businesses rely on FedEx and UPS to deliver their products swiftly and safely to customers around the globe. However, with the complexity of shipping contracts, service agreements, and surcharges, it’s easy […]
2024 Could Present Greater Challenges And Significant Disruptions Our friends at OEC Group have provided an interesting perspective on what international shippers might expect in 2024. It is with these challenges in mind, that we urge our clients and prospective clients to reach out to ICC to schedule a free, no obligation, consultation with one […]
Cultivating a Value-Centric Parcel Carrier Relationship Navigating the intricate dance of a shipper/parcel carrier relationship requires more than a keen eye on the bottom line; it demands a shift in dialogue from the immediate allure of price to the enduring promise of value. This philosophy is not just about deflecting attention but about guiding clients […]
U.S. Postal Service Proposes New Prices for 2024 New prices scheduled to take effect Jan. 21, 2024 Postal Service prices remain among the most affordable in the world, this of course is known as “USPS Speak.” First-Class Forever stamp will be 68 cents On Friday, October 6, 2023,the United States Postal Service filed notice with […]
Today, members of the ILWU have staged a “no show” that has effectively shut down many West Coast ports, including Los Angeles and Long Beach, Oakland, Tacoma, Seattle, and Hueneme. At this moment, no one knows when normal operations will resume. Multiple media reports are also warning that more port shutdowns are expected to spread […]
International Service Resumption Notice – effective June 2, 2023 Effective Friday, June 2, 2023, the Postal Service™ will resume acceptance of mail destined to the following: Libya This service resumption affects the following mail classes: Priority Mail International® (PMI), First-Class Mail International® (FCMI), First-Class Package International Service® (FCPIS®), International Priority Airmail® (IPA®), and M-Bag® items. […]
