January 14th, 2026
UPS published updated Surge Fees on January 12, 2026, that add a temporary export Surge Fee for U.S.-origin international shipments.
What changed
Effective date: January 18, 2026.
End date: February 14, 2026
Scope: U.S. export…
January 10th, 2026
In January 2026, FedEx is implementing structural changes to how it assesses packages, moving beyond standard dimensional weight to include new cubic volume and weight thresholds for major surcharges. While a general rate…
December 22nd, 2025
Monday, December 22 marks the first of three consecutive UPS rate increases that will compound your shipping costs through January. If you’re managing parcel spend for your organization, these dates should already be circled on your…
December 16th, 2025
Peak-season execution in early December delivered a positive signal for ecommerce brands: the major parcel networks handled Cyber Week volume with exceptionally high on-time performance. But strong service doesn’t eliminate a shipper’s biggest…
November 14th, 2025
The USPS has officially announced its proposed 2026 package rate changes, and there are several strategic adjustments that ecommerce shippers should prepare for. While the increase still requires PRC approval (expected), the effective date is…
November 4th, 2025
UPS has announced the General Rate Increase (GRI) of 5.9%, effective December 22, 2025, impacting Ground, Air, and International services. Remember: 5.9% is an average—your real increase will vary by service, weight, zone, and surcharges,…
June 4th, 2025
FedEx Fuel Surcharge Increases Effective June 9, 2025
FedEx is implementing new fuel surcharge (FSC) increases starting June 9, 2025, impacting both domestic and international shipments. These changes reflect adjustments to diesel and jet…
May 30th, 2025
Effective June 1, 2025, FedEx will update the list of ZIP codes impacted by its Delivery Area Surcharge (DAS). This change will affect businesses that ship to residential and remote commercial areas, potentially increasing last-mile delivery…
May 22nd, 2025
UPS Rate and Surcharge Updates – May to August 2025
Effective May 26, 2025
Paper Commercial Invoice Services:
A $12.00 surcharge will apply per shipment if a commercial invoice is not provided digitally using UPS Paperless®…
May 6th, 2025
UPS Mail Innovations has announced several rate adjustments in 2025 that could significantly impact businesses, particularly those shipping lightweight parcels. These changes stem largely from recent USPS rate hikes and structural shifts affecting…