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Rate Alert: Old Dominion Freight Line has announced a 4.9% general rate increase (GRI) on its LTL tariffs (effective Nov 3) to offset rising costs such as real estate, equipment, technology, and labor.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/ltls-hold-pricing-line-old-dominion-announces-4-9-gri

If you’re a shipper using LTL services, this could impact your freight spend and contract strategy. Let AFMS help you review the impact of these announcements on your shipping spend.

LTLs hold pricing line; Old Dominion announces 4.9% GRI Old Dominion Freight Line is the latest less-than-truckload carrier to implement a general rate increase ahead of schedule.

Another carrier change as USPS puts new international shipping rules into effect. As of September 1st, all USPS commercial shipments leaving the US must include an accurate six-digit HS code. Not meeting these expectations may result in delays and increased fees to already high costs.

Beginning September 1, 2025, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will require all commercial international shipments to include a six-digit Harmonized System (HS) code on customs declarations.

Shipping without an HS code means you run the risk of rejection in the destination country.

1. Starting Sept. 1, 2025, USPS will require a six-digit HS code on all international commercial shipments.

2. Accurate product descriptions are essential to assign the correct HS code and avoid errors.

3. Noncompliance can lead to customs rejection, shipment delays, or incorrect duty charges.

4. Shippers may also need to include the country of origin on customs forms.

5. Businesses should update systems immediately to ensure compliance.

Let AFMS help you navigate these carrier announcements and increases. Over 30 years we've been helping our customers making sure they don't overpay. We will do a No Risk-No Cost evaluation. Please contact us today for your free assessment.

https://www.trade.gov/harmonized-system-hs-codes