The Shipper's Toolbox by Refund Retriever

The Shipper's Toolbox by Refund Retriever

Small parcel shipping and logistics are complicated. Sometimes, a shipper needs someone in their corner, so we created this podcast. Refund Retriever has provided businesses with complete logistics visibility and savings through FedEx and UPS invoice auditing, reports and analytics, and contract negotiations since 2006. Shipping & Ecom Podcast

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August 20, 2025 4 mins

Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a comprehensive logistics analysis, we help shippers maximize carrier discounts and achieve best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually review the entire inventory lifecycle to ensure all inventory is...

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The FedEx Ground Unauthorized Package Charge is a fee rarely encountered by shippers, but when it appears, a shipper will take immediate action. FedEx recently announced general changes to surcharges on unauthorized shipments that require additional handling.

Generally, FedEx announces these fee increases in September each year, which take effect at the beginning of the following year. FedEx's unauthorized and additional handling f...

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Many FedEx shippers see an additional handling charge on their FedEx invoices and wonder what it is and why it is so expensive. Additional handling charges are an added fee because the package did not meet FedEx’s specifications. They have to treat the box differently from the rest. So, how much are these fees, and how can we reduce them?

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June 11, 2025 5 mins

The FedEx Fuel Surcharge is an additional charge that FedEx applies to its shipping rates to adjust for the varying fuel costs. Both ground and air shipping services can have fuel surcharges.

Fuel prices can be volatile, frequently changing due to various global factors. By applying a fuel surcharge that varies depending on current fuel prices, FedEx (and other carriers that use similar mechanisms) can stabilize its pricing model w...

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May 28, 2025 5 mins

For many shippers, the FedEx oversize charge is a shipping expense that cannot be avoided. Many shippers do not know what these are until the charge is on a FedEx invoice. Let’s look at the definition of the FedEx oversize charge, the price of the FedEx oversize charge, and FedEx peak season oversize charges. In addition to understanding these changes, we will help reduce the cost impact and show how Refund Retriever’s reports can ...

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Today, we’re covering a significant development in the parcel world: Amazon and FedEx are teaming up again, after years apart.

You’d think news like that would send FedEx stock soaring. Not quite. Let’s unpack what’s happening and what this means for your business.

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May 7, 2025 6 mins

Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through a complete logistics analysis, we assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement problems. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all invento...

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April 9, 2025 3 mins

Many FedEx shippers see an additional handling charge on their FedEx invoices and wonder what it is and why it is so expensive. Additional handling charges are an added fee because the package did not conform to FedEx’s characteristics. They have to treat the box differently than the rest. So how much are these fees, and how can we reduce them?

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March 26, 2025 3 mins

UPS defines a residential surcharge as a residential delivery made to a home, including a business working out of a home. Furthermore, an added shipping charge will apply for each residential delivery. However, this fee applies in two cases. If either the delivery address entered or the actual delivery address is deemed residential by UPS.

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March 12, 2025 3 mins

The current FedEx late fee is 8%, and the UPS late fee is 8%. However, UPS will increase the late payment fee to 9.8% and apply fees to check payments and paper invoices. Let’s dive into these additional shipping fees. 

2025 UPS Payment Changes

Effective March 16, 2025

Paper Commercial Invoice Services...

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February 26, 2025 4 mins

FedEx Express Freight services are premium shipping options provided by FedEx for time-sensitive, heavier shipments that require expedited delivery. These services are typically for larger freight shipments that must move quickly across regional, national, or international destinations.

FedEx Express Freight is designed to handle palletized shipments over 150 pounds and requires specific packaging and documentation. These services ...

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February 12, 2025 3 mins
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December 26, 2024 3 mins

Collect on delivery is available with UPS and FedEx small parcel shipping services. UPS & FedEx C.O.D. service allows you to sell to customers without extending credit or requiring prepayment. C.O.D. service is available on an individual package basis for most service levels. FedEx and UPS deliver the C.O.D. package and collect the requested amount from the consignee.

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December 11, 2024 4 mins

Accessorial fees and surcharges comprise a large part of any shipper’s weekly shipping costs. Many shippers see these as part of doing business. But there are many fees that you, as a shipper, can prevent. Address corrections happen to be a huge profit center for UPS and FedEx. 

When a shipper inputs an incorrect address when creating a shipment, the carrier will attempt to correct this address for a hefty fee. In addition, if your...

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November 27, 2024 3 mins

Returns are an unavoidable part of any retail business, and ensuring a smooth return process is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction. As one of the top logistics companies globally, UPS Returns offers cost-effective services designed to make returning packages convenient and hassle-free for businesses and customers. Here’s how UPS simplifies the process and why it’s an excellent choice for managing customer returns.

November 13, 2024 5 mins

Many shippers have no clue how the carrier package minimum charge from FedEx and UPS minimum affects their overall shipping spend. Most companies do not realize carrier package minimums override a large percentage of the negotiated discount rates. Shippers must know the contractual UPS minimum net or FedEx minimum package charge.

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October 30, 2024 4 mins
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October 16, 2024 3 mins

UPS continues to modify its pricing. UPS peak surcharges and demand surcharges are enormous costs for shippers. UPS started adding to its Peak Surcharges for international US domestic packages. These modifications are significant and will undoubtedly impact many shippers.

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October 2, 2024 4 mins

Here’s a quick tip: Be Sure the Driver Scans Every Package when they pick up your packages. Instruct the driver to scan every package and then the UPS end-of-day report slip. This will reduce risk on your part and may save you money in the long run. How? Read on …

The UPS driver often loads your packages onto their truck and continues on their route. Never even scanning the UPS End of Day. This saves some time, but what are the sid...

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