eUpdate: Is Your Parcel Contract Costing You?

Why Most Parcel Contracts Are Quietly Costing Shippers More Than They Realize

By Paul Yaussy

Many companies assume their parcel agreement is performing well. Discounts seem competitive, service levels appear stable, and invoices are generally paid without issue. Or even worse, they take their carrier reps’ word for it and believe they have the best available deal. Yet in practice, parcel spend usually rises faster than shipment volume, even in years with little operational change. Read more!

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U-PIC Secures UK Licensing, Expanding Coverage for UK-Domiciled Businesses.

December 19, 2025 — U-PIC Shipping Insurance today announced it has obtained its required licensing in the United Kingdom, expanding U-PIC’s ability to insure UK-domiciled companies and support their domestic and cross-border shipping operations. With UK licensing in place, U-PIC can work with UK-based merchants, logistics providers, and technology platforms seeking a compliant, scalable parcel insurance solution for shipments that are lost, stolen, or damaged in transit. Learn more!

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Retailers Need to Fix the Things Customers Feel, not Just What They See

By Liam Quinn

Many brands are working hard to improve loyalty, retention and overall experience, but they are building on top of operational foundations that have not moved with them. The complexity of delivery has grown as items need postcode level accuracy. We also see that rural timelines do not mirror urban timelines. National holidays affect courier schedules in ways static rules cannot predict. If the logic in checkout does not reflect the real world, the retailer pays the price –sometimes literally.

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