--- title: "Technical Shipping Carrier Updates: What’s Changing Next" description: "Technical Shipping Carrier Updates: What’s Changing Next by Michael Miller" --- [Skip to content](https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/technical-shipping-carrier-updates-whats-changing-next#main-content) BF Publications Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Contact us](https://partnerhandbook.support101.co/article-279-how-to-reach-us2026) [Contact us](https://partnerhandbook.support101.co/article-279-how-to-reach-us2026) Sep 29, 2025 5:44:27 PM # Technical Shipping Carrier Updates: What’s Changing Next ![Picture of Michael Miller](https://newsletter.support101.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-1.png?width=50&name=Untitled-1.png) [Michael Miller](https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/author/michael-miller) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/technical-shipping-carrier-updates-whats-changing-next) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/technical-shipping-carrier-updates-whats-changing-next) [Twitter icon](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/technical-shipping-carrier-updates-whats-changing-next) [pinterest-p icon](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/link/?url=https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/technical-shipping-carrier-updates-whats-changing-next) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/technical-shipping-carrier-updates-whats-changing-next) Our shipping carriers (FedEx, USPS, DHL, UPS) are rolling out important updates to their systems and services over the coming year. These changes may affect pricing, customs requirements, and how shipments are tracked. I’ve summarized **recent changes already live** and **what’s still ahead**, including important notes about our own platform (REMs/Webship). --- **Recent Changes (Now in Effect)** - **UPS (June 2024):** Old “Access Key” login is gone. All integrations now use OAuth 2.0 tokens. - **USPS (July 2025):** Service standards refined — more shipments fall into 2-, 3-, or 4-day ranges. - **USPS (August 2025):** Key APIs (labels, pricing, addresses) have moved to cloud infrastructure. - **DHL (August 22, 2025):** Business parcels to the U.S. via postal routes suspended due to new U.S. customs rules. --- **What’s Ahead (Confirmed + Expected)** - **USPS – Jan 25, 2026:** Full retirement of Web Tools APIs. Everyone must use the new developer portal.   - **FedEx – June 2026:** SOAP/XML APIs officially retired. All integrations must migrate to REST/GraphQL.   - **REMs/Webship – FedEx REST API Upgrade (by Feb 2026):** - Transition will begin in **February 2026**. - Customers and industries will be migrated gradually. - **Partner Action Required:** Once we start moving accounts, Tech Support will create transition tickets for each Partner. These tickets will outline the **specific information required from your customers** to complete the migration. - **2026–2027 (Expected Across Carriers):** - More dynamic surcharges (seasonal & congestion-based). - Stricter customs requirements (complete HS codes, payer details, etc.). - Richer tracking updates with predictive ETAs. - Tighter security: More OAuth, stricter TLS requirements. --- **Visual Timeline** ![](https://newsletter.support101.co/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Sep-29-2025-09-40-47-1371-PM.png?width=1600&height=1512&name=undefined-Sep-29-2025-09-40-47-1371-PM.png)   --- **Partner Prep Checklist** - Be ready for **REMs/Webship FedEx REST upgrade → starting Feb 2026**. - When contacted by Tech Support, provide all **customer details requested** for FedEx transitions. - Ensure **customs data** (HS codes, payer info, etc.) is complete for all shipments. ## Related posts ## [Better Together: Collaboration, Growth & What’s Ahead This Summer](https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/better-together-collaboration-growth-whats-ahead-this-summer) ![Picture of Carolyn](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/4eabf00bc2dcbb205fc69643e18413e8) [Carolyn](https://newsletter.support101.co/blog/author/carolyn) Jun 30, 2026 6:53:42 PM Happy almost Fourth of July! 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