The APSS Shipping Program, managed by PartnerShip®, is a comprehensive inbound and outbound shipping program that combines simplicity, savings, and value to all APSS members. As the APSS-endorsed shipping management provider, PartnerShip works with nationally known carriers to provide unparalleled customer service and significant savings on every shipment. Members who enroll in the APSS Shipping Program receive:

•  Savings up to 31%* on select FedEx® small package services

•  Savings of at least 70% on LTL freight shipments with UPS Freight, YRC Freight, and others

•  Discounted pricing on shipments to and from tradeshows and events

Visit PartnerShip.com/APSS for complete program information and to enroll in the free APSS Shipping Program. If you have any questions, please call PartnerShip at 800-599-2902, or email sales@PartnerShip.com.

* Includes a bonus 5% online processing discount. Full details available at www.PartnerShip.com/APSS/FedExdiscounts

Understanding the UPS and FedEx Rate Increases

Every year small package carriers FedEx and UPS evaluate their shipping rates and make adjustments that can have a substantial effect on you and your business. The UPS rate increases take effect on December 26, 2016, while the new FedEx rates take effect on January 2, 2017. As always, how much more expensive your particular small package shipments will be in the new year depends on many factors, including shipment volumes, sizes, weights, and modes.

PartnerShip Offers Freight Insurance to Decrease its Customers’ Shipping Risk (and Stress!)

The LTL shipping industry has been reducing its shipment liability to the point where recovery for lost or damaged freight is pennies on the dollar. As recently as 15 years ago, carriers agreed to be liable for the full cost of any freight lost or damaged. But as their insurance costs increased, carriers began decreasing their liability to keep costs low. Today, it’s common to see liability restricted to $0.25 per lb. or even less.

A Closer Look at DIM Weight Pricing

Dimensional (DIM) weight can be a tricky subject to master. All of the changes that small package carriers UPS and FedEx have made in recent years don’t help. In 2017, FedEx is lowering the DIM factor for domestic packages to 139 from 166. UPS is making the same change for domestic packages less than or equal to 1,728 cubic inches. So how will this change affect you?

If you have any questions, please call PartnerShip at 800-599-2902, or email sales@PartnerShip.com. Or, contact me at BrianJud@bookapss.org

To Your success,

Brian Jud

Executive Director, APSS