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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The 2026 FedEx general rate increase is on January 6th, 2026. FedEx Express shipping rates will increase by an average of 5.9% for Domestic, Export, and Import services. FedEx SmartPost and FedEx One Rate shipping rates will also increase; we will explore those increases in a future blog.
Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. Through ...
Effective January 5, 2026, all FedEx shippers will experience shipping rate changes. It is important to note that FedEx Express, Ground, and Home Delivery shipping rates will increase by an average of 5.9%. FedEx Freight rates will increase by an average of 5.9%. We will explore the 2026 FedEx surcharge increases in this blog.
Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for lat...
UPS continues to modify its pricing. UPS demand surcharges are enormous costs for shippers. UPS started adding to its Peak Surcharges for international and US domestic packages. These modifications are significant and will undoubtedly impact many shippers.
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Since 2006, Refund Retriever h...
FedEx demand surcharges were traditionally only implemented during seasons with high shipping volumes. Unfortunately, FedEx demand surcharges are being applied on a year-round basis.
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 pa...
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...
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...
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?
Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries ...
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...
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 ...
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.
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...
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?
Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited...
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.
Since 2006, Refund Retriever has audited FedEx...
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...
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 ...
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.
Since 2006, Refun...
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...
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.
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