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Last-Mile Delivery Costs Now Consume 53% of Fulfillment Spend: How Shippers Are Fighting Back
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Last-Mile Delivery Costs Now Consume 53% of Fulfillment Spend: How Shippers Are Fighting Back

Last-mile delivery accounts for 53% of total shipping costs. With FedEx and UPS rate increases hitting 5.9% in 2026, shippers need AI route optimization, micro-fulfillment, and multi-carrier strategies to protect margins.

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