News / US parcel rates poised for rebound, but shippers can shop around

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Parcel shippers finally got a break last month when the US Postal Service signalled lower rates for some of its services.

However, hopes for further reductions as a result of sluggish market conditions will likely be dashed, according to parcel logistics consultants – and they expect carriers to try to push rates up again.

“Price increases will be coming, no doubt,” said John Haber, chief strategy officer of Transportation Insight, adding that he would be shocked if the integrated carriers did not ...