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UPS and FedEx recently announced new changes that go into effect at the end of 2014 - all ground packages will now be subject to new dimensional weight (DIM) rules that affect a huge percentage of all shipments. Are you ready for the changes?
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UPS and FedEx announce
DIMENSIONAL
WEIGHTCHANGES
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DID YOU KNOW?
DIM factorThe dimensional factor carriers use to
calculate Dimensional Weight (DIM Weight)
DIM WeightPackage length x width x height / DIM factor
PCFPounds per cubic foot
Both UPS and FedEx announced that starting December 29, 2014, all packages will be subject to DIM weight charges, which will have a significant impact on the cost of shipping smaller and lighter packages by ground. You can read the UPS press release here »
FEDEX PACKAGE EXAMPLE:
The current freight charge fora 12 lb. box, zone 8, ground shipment of
14x14x14 box costs $19.67 to ship.
If the new DIM Weight calculation for ground freight were applied today,
the same box would cost $24.26.(source: Parcel Magazine)
A 17% increase
According to PARCELindustry.com FedEx delivers around 4.6 million ground shipments per day – of which 3.9 million will be affected by the new DIM Weight calculation.
WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT IT?
Fortunately CubiScan® has been helping customers for 25+ years with capturing weights
and dimensions.
START CAPTURINGWEIGHT & CUBE DATA
CubiScan® 100 & 110
For lower volume shipping operations, the CubiScan 100 and 110 automatically populate data fields for weight and dimensions in a number of shipping platforms including UPS® WorldShip®, FedEx® Ship Manager and other products.
Data interface software, called Qbit™ allows the perfect integration and migrationof weight and dimensional data to your shipping application.
LEARN MORE ABOUTCUBISCAN 100 & 110
The CubiScan 150 allows for larger freight as well as the smaller pieces, up to 48” long packages. Additional benefits include integration to other automated processes such as print/apply and automatic scanning.
Already have an inline scale and just need cubing added? The 210 comes in 2 configurations that will accommodate boxes only, or boxes and irregular shapes such as bags or pouches. It integrates easily to existing scan/weigh in-motion equipment, or can be installed with a standalone inline scale.
This system is designed to weigh and capture dimensions in motion. Easily integrates to existing conveyor systems or can be a standalone system as well as a key component to a fully automated shipping and manifest system.
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