--- title: Mihlfeld & Associates Blog | Insider description: Insider | Industry-leading analysis in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Invoice Processing, Continuous Improvement Processes, Transportation Management Systems ( TMS ), Cost Reduction, 3PL, and Third Party Logistics Company --- [![Mihlfeld](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hubfs/Mihlfeld_Associates_September2018%20Theme/image/logo.png) ![Mihlfeld](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hubfs/Mihlfeld_Associates_September2018%20Theme/image/site_title.png) A Logistics Services & Technology Company](https://www.mihlfeld.com/#top) - [About M&A](https://www.mihlfeld.com/#) - [Who is M&A](https://www.mihlfeld.com/) - [Transportation Management](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=services#transportation_management) - [Invoice Processing](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=services#invoice_processing) - [Technology](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=services#technology) - [Continuous Improvement](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=services#continuous_improvement) - [Client Success Stories](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=testimonials) - [Careers](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=careers) - [Solutions](https://www.mihlfeld.com/#) - [Freight Rater](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=solutions) - [Invoice Center](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=solutions#invoice_center) - [RFQ Management](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=solutions#rfq) - [Claims Center](https://www.mihlfeld.com/?page=solutions#claims) - [Connect](https://www.mihlfeld.com/#connect) - [Login](https://client.mihlfeld.com/) - [Beta Website](https://www.mihlfeld.com/#) - [Carrier](https://client.mihlfeld.com/) - [Client](https://client.mihlfeld.com/) - [Supplier](https://www.mihlfeld.com/portal/splash.php) [![baby truck (1)](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/baby%20truck%20(1).png?width=770&name=baby%20truck%20(1).png "baby truck (1)")](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/) ## [FedEx Rate Changes 2021](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/fedex-rate-changes-2021) Posted by [Mihlfeld & Associates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/author/mihlfeld-associates) on Sep 25, 2020 9:17:43 AM [![](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fedex-truck-stolen-az.jpg?width=800&name=fedex-truck-stolen-az.jpg)](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/fedex-rate-changes-2021) Effective January 4, 2021, FedEx Express (Domestic, US Export and US Import), FedEx Ground, and FedEx Home Delivery shipping rates will increase by an average of 4.9%, while FedEx Freight will increase rates by an average of 5.9%. FedEx SmartPost, Ground Multiweight, and International Premium rates will also increase, but FedEx has not specified those increases. FedEx One Rate and Retail Rates will also change. The company also said that its list of delivery area surcharge U.S. ZIP codes for FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx SmartPost are also set to change, beginning on January 4, 2021 [Read More](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/fedex-rate-changes-2021) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/insider), [Freight Rates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/freight-rates) ## [Ocean & Air Freight - August 4, 2020](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/ocean-air-freight-august-4-2020) Posted by [Mihlfeld & Associates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/author/mihlfeld-associates) on Aug 4, 2020 10:11:33 AM [![](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/air%20freight%20versus%20sea%20freight.jpg?width=800&name=air%20freight%20versus%20sea%20freight.jpg)](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/ocean-air-freight-august-4-2020) **Ocean Freight** [Read More](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/ocean-air-freight-august-4-2020) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/insider), [Freight Rates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/freight-rates), [3PL](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/3pl), [COVID-19](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/covid-19), [Economy](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/economy) ## [Truckload Update - July 24, 2020](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/truckload-update-july-24-2020) Posted by [Mihlfeld & Associates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/author/mihlfeld-associates) on Jul 24, 2020 9:16:14 AM [![](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/tlc_truckload-stock.jpg?width=800&name=tlc_truckload-stock.jpg)](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/truckload-update-july-24-2020) The possible end of the extended unemployment insurance program next week, COVID-19 outbreaks in many states, uncertainty in consumer demand, and rising retail warehouse inventories make current truckload industry predictions a little cloudy. Some factors such as several recent data points suggesting inventories are rising faster than sales lead us to believe not all is well, but could be looking up. The latest Logistics Managers Index showed June inventory levels jumped up by 7.6% month-over-month after being relatively flat for all of March, April, and May. Warehouse capacity has been contracting for four consecutive months, with the largest decrease in June dropping by a further 6% to its lowest level since the index began in early 2018. The latest manufacturing and sales inventory report published last week by the Census Bureau showed that the inventory-to-sales ratio improved slightly to 1.51 in May from 1.67 in April which is a step in the right direction. From a freight recovery perspective, **high inventory-to-sales ratios will eventually translate to lower truckload volumes.** [Read More](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/truckload-update-july-24-2020) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/insider), [3PL](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/3pl), [COVID-19](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/covid-19), [Economy](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/economy) ## [Ocean & Air Freight - July 17, 2020](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/ocean-air-freight-july-16-2020) Posted by [Mihlfeld & Associates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/author/mihlfeld-associates) on Jul 17, 2020 10:30:00 AM [![](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1%20(1).jpg?width=800&name=1%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/ocean-air-freight-july-16-2020) **Ocean Freight** [Read More](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/ocean-air-freight-july-16-2020) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/insider), [COVID-19](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/covid-19), [Economy](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/economy) ## [Truckload - July 10, 2020](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/truckload-july-10-2020) Posted by [Mihlfeld & Associates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/author/mihlfeld-associates) on Jul 10, 2020 10:34:32 AM [![](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/hs-fs/hubfs/transport-truck-reversing-loading-dock-footage-088131118_iconl.webp?width=800&name=transport-truck-reversing-loading-dock-footage-088131118_iconl.webp)](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/truckload-july-10-2020) Coronavirus cases are down globally, up nationally, and unsurprisingly still making the markets unpredictable. However, truckload markets may be reaching normalcy for the first time in what feels like a long four month of instability. [Read More](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/truckload-july-10-2020) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/insider), [3PL](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/3pl), [COVID-19](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/covid-19), [Economy](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/economy) [All posts](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/all) [Next](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/tag/insider/page/2) ### Recommended For You ## **Mihlfeld & Associates** ## **Logistics & Technology ** We specialize in custom solutions for transportation management, software, cost reduction, invoice processing, and much more. In short, we exist to save your company money on transportation and logistics. We hope this blog helps you in your journey toward better transportation practices. 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