UPS adds surcharges to various US import, export services
The new surcharges will be active throughout the peak holiday shipping season, adding to the pricing pressures shippers will face during the critical Q4 stretch. UPS is also preparing to levy peak season surcharges starting Sept. 28 on a range of U.S. package services. Since 2024, UPS’ surge fee for international shipments has often targeted […]
Preparing for Peak Season: Parcel Shipping Strategies for 2025
Parcel shipping is cyclical in many critical ways. Supply chains that fail to stay ahead of market changes and trends risk falling behind competitors or, worse yet, losing touch with customers. Some of the cycles small package shippers face are predictable, while others happen erratically. Either way, being prepared for what’s coming next can make […]
FedEx to levy 5.9% rate hike, higher surcharges in 2026
FedEx’s rate jump is an annual fixture in the parcel delivery world, and the upcoming hike mirrors the 5.9% increase it implemented in 2024 and 2025. Rival UPS levies similar price bumps each year, although the carrier hasn’t announced a 2026 increase as of last Friday. The January price increase from FedEx comes as shippers […]
UPS Mail Innovations holiday surcharges coming in October
UPS Mail Innovations will levy peak season shipping fees from Oct. 5 until Jan. 18, 2026, according to a customer communication from the delivery provider viewed by Supply Chain Dive. The temporary fees include a $2 surcharge for all outbound packages that meet one of the following criteria, per the Sept. 5 communication: UPS Mail […]