Starting December 29, 2024 the State of California is adding the chemical BPS to the list of potentially dangerous chemicals. All Shipments to the State of California will either have to be Bisphenol Free (BPA and BPS) free or Labeled with a Proposition 65 Warning Label.
Here is the link to the State of California Website
For Questions, please contact Brandon Kent at bkent@telemarkcorp.com
We just received this email from UPS about their upcoming Rate Increases:
2024 Rates and Services
This summer, UPS and the U.S. Teamsters reached a new five-year labor agreement that rewards our hardworking people and sets us up to better serve you. We want to thank you for continuing to trust us with your shipping needs.
At UPS, we are committed to investing in the best team in the industry, innovative technology, and an unmatched global network. This is all to ensure that you can serve your customers with needed speed and reliability. To help you plan ahead, here is a summary of our rate changes for 2024.
• Effective December 3, 2023, UPS Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico will increase an average net 6.3%.
• Effective December 26, 2023, the rates for UPS® Ground, UPS® Air and International will increase an average net 5.9%.
The impact of the rate changes on your shipping costs will vary according to your shipping characteristics and the terms of your UPS agreement. For additional information about these and other important changes, and to get the most up-to-date shipping rates, visit ups.com/rateupdates . The 2024 UPS Rate and Service Guide will be available to download on ups.com/rateupdates on or before December 26, 2023. An updated version of the 2023 Rate and Service Guide with revised UPS Air Freight rates will be available to download on ups.com/rateupdates on or before December 3, 2023.
If you are not already enrolled, please visit ups.com/subscribe to sign up to receive email notifications on rate and service updates, regulatory changes and critical information related to shipping with UPS. You can sign up to receive newsletters, shipping tips or other information from UPS as well.
We appreciate your trust in UPS, and we are dedicated to continuing the highest levels of service for your business through reliable service and innovative solutions.
Sincerely,
Sophia Shoate
President, U.S. Sales
There are some new rumors spreading via media outlets concerning Thermal Paper. The “facts” that are being presented appear to be a misrepresentation of 10 year old news regarding BPA in thermal paper. These reports seem to be inverting the chemical BPA with BPS to reengage the conversations relating to “Is Thermal Paper Safe”.
This is a news release, by one of the leading Thermal Paper Associations that will shed more details on the situation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Brandon Kent
Vice President
Telemark Diversified Graphics
bkent@telemarkcorp.com
On June 9, 2023 we received notice from the Freight Classification Development Council (FCDC) that LTL freight classes will be changing, based on Density, not overall weight and product type.
This will take effect on AUGUST 5, 2023.
Traditionally all of our paper has always been classified as Class 55, however, if the freight density does not meet this category requirements, we will have to ship under other, more expensive categories. This is going to make “estimating” LTL freight very difficult moving forward. Attached is the documentation of the changes that will affect all of us.
If you enjoy math, here is the actual calculation we must use to figure freight density and product classification:
The formula to determine the density of an item is: LxWxH / 1728 = Cubic Feet (CU FT), Weight (Pounds)/CU FT = Density (#PCF)
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Brandon Kent
Vice President
Telemark Diversified Graphics
bkent@telemarkcorp.com
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