"Third, we are seeing a significant increase in non-traditional items now being purchased online, mattresses to new swing sets and big-screen TVs just to name a few. We welcome this opportunity, but it is important that we price these items accordingly to account for the operational complexities such as manual sortation to person delivery etc. As a result, we will be adjusting the initial handling surcharge for FedEx Ground. Today, if a package length is greater than 60 inches an additional handling surcharge will be applied. Beginning June 1, the maximum length will be reduced from 60 inches to 48 inches. We believe 48 inches is appropriate as it is the standard length of an LTL pallet. It is important to remember that the primary value proposition of e-commerce is the ability to order a product online and have it reliably delivered to the consumer."
I don't think we welcome these opportunities, we know we won't see any of the surcharge money and it is wishful thinking but hopefully mattresses and these other OS packages start being priced high enough that they ship through another process.
I don't think we welcome these opportunities, we know we won't see any of the surcharge money and it is wishful thinking but hopefully mattresses and these other OS packages start being priced high enough that they ship through another process.