FedEx and UPS have increased their rates for 2009
Effective January 5, 2009 FedEx Express rates increased an average of 6.9% for U.S. and U.S. export services, FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery rates increased an average of 5.9%.
FedEx re-indexed its fuel surcharge on January 1, 2009, which may provide temporary rate relief. However, as the [...]

First, the bad news: FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and UPS (NYSE: UPS) announced record rate increases which began January 5, 2009.
Now, the good news: DocuSign offers companies a simple way to slash recurring express shipping expenses and accelerate business. We’re continuing our “Beat Rate Increases”  program through March 31, 2009. Through this program, you can send [...]