The Shipper's Toolbox by Refund Retriever

Amazon recently announced a new offering that has enormous implications for e-commerce. Amazon has already changed the face of online merchandising with FBA and amazon prime. But now, they are allowing websites to harness the power of FBA on their own websites. Merchants that use Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) are being invited to add a new 'Buy with Prime' button to their websites to extend the benefits of Prime memberships beyond the Amazon marketplace.

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

FedEx ID scanning will soon impact all shippers. On June 28, 2022, FedEx express and ground will enable ID scanning functionality for domestic deliveries which require an adult signature. FedEx's ID scanning technology will electronically capture the recipient's name and automate age verification. This new process removes the need for manual data entry of recipient information and improves the accuracy of recipient information.

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FedEx ID scanning might be a leap forward for automation, efficiency, and cost savings, but many consumers might not be so quick to accept this new policy. If FedEx only records the data outlined below, the possibility of data misuse is low. But, data compromisation is always possible, and identity theft does give people pause. 

Does your company ship with FedEx? You know FedEx fuel surcharges and understand these additional costs of transportation impact profitability. Accordingly, a fuel surcharge is an extra fee to cover the fluctuating fuel cost. The calculation is a percentage of the base rate and is additional to the price of each package. Read More..

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

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Many FedEx shippers see an additional handling charge on their FedEx invoice 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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FedEx defines a residential surcharge as a shipment addressed to a home or private residence. Including locations where a business is operated from home or a shipment where the shipper designates the delivery address as residential.

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FedEx has released the 2022 holiday schedule. FedEx will close on New Year's Day, Memorial Day(May 30), Independence Day (July 4), and Thanksgiving (November 25). Please check out the PDF for more information. FedEx Express, Ground, and Home Delivery all have different schedules.

UPS has released the 2022 holiday schedule. UPS will close on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day(May 30), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving (November 25), and Christmas Day (Dec 25 and 26).

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Coming on the heels of the 2022 FedEx shipping increases, the 2022 UPS Rate Increase is here! UPS announced increases in the 2022 shipping rates. In short, the rates for UPS ground, air, and international services will increase an average net of 5.9% effective December 26, 2021. Read More. 

As you can see, the price increase for the domestic rates is above and below for different services. The two services with the highest price increase are next-day air and 3 day select, with an increase of 6.09% and 9.48%. With the Amazonification of e-commerce and buyer preferences, these are the two services that will see the greatest increase in usage in 2022. Customers want to ship at a lower cost and at their front door sooner

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

FedEx and UPS have altered the money-back guarantee for all domestic and international shipments. Learn more about them now. 

UPS announced the 2022 rate increase that is going into effect on December 26, 2021. Incidentally, the 2022 UPS accessorial fees and charges are a large part of every shipper’s weekly billing. Subsequently, the rates for UPS ground and air will all increase an average of 5.9%. Read More. 

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

Holidays, for the most part, are the busiest time of the year for small parcel shippers. Even with a large staff, it is easy for a company to ignore shipping costs to keep customers happy. Therefore, FedEx holiday shipping deadlines should be accessible for all customer service and shipping staff.

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

UPS has already released some important 2021 holiday shipping information you need to know. Download the UPS holiday shipping deadlines schedule for quick access to important shipping dates, holiday service guarantees, and last days to ship. In addition, learn more about the UPS holiday surcharges.

How will UPS holiday season surcharges affect your business this year? October 3, 2021, through January 15, 2022, UPS will apply additional peak surcharges to shipments that qualify as oversized, unauthorized, or require additional handling, in addition to existing charges.

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

As a business owner, the most important thing about a cardboard shipping box is that it gets your products to your customers safely. You want your box quality to withstand the shipping and transportation process. When shipping with FedEx and UPS, how can you ensure your boxes won’t wind up crushed when they arrive at their destinations?

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

Want to explore Amazon FBA? What are the benefits?

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

Very simply, a minimum charge is when a customer agrees to pay the greater amount of the net charge based on discounts or a set minimum within the contract. FedEx will set the minimum charge for all services in the contract. Specifically, a Zone 2 – 1 pound package and further specify any reductions in the price of a Zone 2.

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

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Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

Many FedEx shippers see an additional handling charge on their FedEx invoice 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, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

 Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

Effective January 3, 2022, 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%. Also, beginning November 2021, a fuel surcharge increase will be applied to US Domestic FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight shipments. Effective January 24, 2022, Additional Handling Surcharge and Oversize Surcharge rates will be determined based on the shipment’s delivery zone.

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Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.

If you are looking for a new FedEx or UPS agreement, there are new concerns to address. Are you shipping more B2C now? How are many peak season surcharges being applied? 

Since 2006, we have been auditing FedEx and UPS packages for late deliveries and billing mistakes. We assist shippers in maximizing carrier discounts and achieving best-in-class pricing through a complete logistics analysis. Are you paying too much for your shipping?

Refund Retriever also offers a solution to all your Amazon FBA reimbursement inefficiencies. We manually check the whole inventory lifecycle to guarantee all inventory is available for sale. To learn more about FedEx/UPS auditing, contract negotiation, or Amazon FBA reimbursement services, click here.