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As carriers grapple with stagnant demand and shifting economic conditions, parcel shippers must stay agile to maintain negotiating power in a market still defined by rising rates and strategic recalibration. Three top parcel industry experts weigh in on the most consumer-facing sector of freight logistics.

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Following the news that UPS has been awarded what it labeled a “significant air cargo contract” by the United States Postal Service (USPS), which used to be handled by its biggest competitor, FedEx, there has been no shortage of feedback and opinions on the development.

Atlanta-based global freight transportation and logistics services provider UPS said earlier today it has been awarded what it labeled a “significant air cargo contract” by the United States Postal Service (USPS). UPS officials said that this contract takes effect immediately while also expanding the existing relationship between UPS and USPS. And the company added that after a transition period, UPS will be the primary air cargo provider for USPS, moving the majority of USPS’s United States air cargo.

The current state of the business relationship between Memphis-based freight transportation and logistics services provider FedEx and the United States Postal Service (USPS) received a fair amount of attention on the former’s fiscal second quarter earnings call late last year.