UPS Teamsters’ negotiations have everyone wondering what this summer will bring in the parcel market. Will packages get to their destinations or are we going to experience a repeat of 1997’s UPS strike? UPS says, “no way,” but as talks begin in mid-April 2023, what is the best way to manage your shipping in this uncertain environment?

Meanwhile, FedEx announced a reorganization, it’s largest in 60 years, that will combine the Express and Ground units, a move they say could slash $6 billion in costs by 2027. The plan is to make FedEx more competitive in both service and cost against its main rival UPS, with hints at using non-employee contractors to move small packages.

And don’t forget, USPS, Amazon, regional carriers, and last-mile players continue to fight for more share of the parcel pie.

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