FrozenFulfillment.com Supports Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime
Amazon launched Seller Fulfilled Prime in 2015 to allow qualified Amazon sellers (Seller Central) to display the Amazon Prime badge on orders fulfilled via their own warehouse(s) or third-party logistics (3PL) providers. Until then, the only way to get the Prime badge was use Fulfillment By Amazon (FBA) or be part of Amazon’s exclusive dropship program […]
Continue readingUPS Peak Surcharges for 2018 Holiday Season
One or more Peak Surcharges will apply to packages shipped during a Peak Period, based on service level and package characteristics. Peak Surcharges apply in addition to all other applicable Charges. Domestic packages shipped during a Peak Period will be subject to one or more Peak Surcharges, as detailed in this PDF document: UPS peak surcharges
Continue readingFedEx Ground Expands U.S. Operations to Six Days Per Week Year-Round
A game changer for eGourmet Solutions that will allow our clients to ship throughout the week without interruption. It will no longer be necessary to push orders of frozen, refrigerated and otherwise perishables products to the following Monday! MEMPHIS, Tenn., September 12, 2018 … FedEx Corp. has boosted its capacity and operational innovation to […]
Continue readingFedEx Announced Rate Increase for 2018
FedEx yesterday announced rate increases for various business lines, including FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight. The new rates will take effect on January 1, 2018. FedEx Express shipping rates will head up by an average of 4.9% for U.S. domestic, U.S. export and U.S. import services. FedEx One Rate pricing will increase by […]
Continue readingFedEx Announced Rate Increase for 2017
FedEx announced rate increases for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight. The new rates will take effect on January 2, 2017. FedEx Express rates increasing by an average of 3.9% for U.S. domestic, U.S. export, and U.S. import services; FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery rates increasing by an average of 4.9%, with FedEx […]
Continue readingUPS Rate Increase for 2017
UPS announced rate increases for UPS Express, UPS Ground, and UPS Freight. The new rates will take effect on December 26, 2016. UPS U.S. Ground service will increase by an average net 4.9 percent; daily rates for UPS U.S. Air and International services will increase an average net 4.9 percent; UPS Air Freight rates within and between the […]
Continue reading2016 Expected to be an Exciting Year for eGourmet & Online Grocery Retailers
Two great articles are making us excited for a very prosperous 2016 for eGourmet and our partners! Online grocery is on the rise!Key TakeawaysOnline grocery sales are predicted to grow at a rate of 21.1% annually from 2013-2018, reaching $18 billion/year by the end of 2018.25% of U.S. adults have purchased specialty food and beverages […]
Continue reading5 Questions Every Business Should Ask Before Seeking Fulfillment Services
We hear, “How big should I be before I start thinking about fulfillment services?” quite often in the fulfillment industry. With the help of websites like Pinterest, Etsy, and WordPress, there are now fewer barriers to owning an eCommerce company than ever before. According to the U.S. Census, E-commerce sales have seen a steady increase […]
Continue readingThere’s Nothing Silly About Sustainability
The growing importance of environmental sustainability has caused demand for new innovative initiatives with purchasing transport and logistics services. This article surveys the growing trend among 3rd Party Logistics Companies (3PLs) to kindle eco-friendly and sustainable policies. Additionally, the articles addresses some of the initiatives 3PLs are taking to ensure a cleaner and greener supply. In […]
Continue readingPossibilities With Perishable Shipping
The transportation of perishable goods has been a challenge which has plagued mankind for thousands of years. From early civilizations storing food and water, to the invention of the wheel, ocean liners, and the ability to instantly communicate with anyone across the world, and you begin to see the evolution of the shipping industry. Ever […]
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