FedEx 2025 Peak Season Surcharges Announced
FedEx has announced new peak-season demand surcharges effective from September 29, 2025 through January 18, 2026. These surcharges apply to U.S. domestic services and will affect virtually all shippers, especially those handling high volumes of residential deliveries, large packages, or shipping during the holiday rush.
🔍 Key Surcharges and Dates
- Additional Handling Surcharge:
- $8.25 per package (Sept 29–Nov 23)
- $10.90 per package (Nov 24–Dec 28)
- $8.25 per package (Dec 29–Jan 18)
- Oversize Charge:
- $90 per package (Sept 29–Nov 23)
- $108.50 per package (Nov 24–Dec 28)
- $90 per package (Dec 29–Jan 18)
- Ground Unauthorized Package:
- $490 (Sept 29–Nov 23)
- $545 (Nov 24–Dec 28)
- $490 (Dec 29–Jan 18)
- Express Services Surcharge:
- $1.05 (Oct 27–Nov 23)
- $2.10 (Nov 24–Dec 28)
- $1.05 (Dec 29–Jan 18)
- Residential Ground/Home Delivery:
- $0.40 (Oct 27–Nov 23)
- $0.65 (Nov 24–Dec 28)
- $0.40 (Dec 29–Jan 18)
- Ground Economy (contract only):
- $2.20 (Oct 27–Nov 23)
- $3.55 (Nov 24–Dec 28)
- $2.20 (Dec 29–Jan 18)
📈 Volume-Based Residential Delivery Surcharge
FedEx will apply a weekly, volume-based surcharge to residential deliveries and Ground Economy based on your shipping volume compared to a baseline from June 2–29, 2025.
- Applies only to shippers sending over 20,000 residential packages/week.
- Surcharges range from:
- $1.55 to $7.50 per package (FedEx Ground/Home Delivery)
- $2.80 to $8.75 per package (FedEx Express Services)
- Surcharges increase as your shipping volume rises above the baseline.
📦 What This Means for Parcel Shippers
The holiday shipping season just got more expensive. These surcharges come on top of already elevated rates and reflect a strategic move by FedEx to manage capacity, reduce strain on its network, and prioritize high-margin packages.
Shippers who regularly send oversized packages, residential shipments, or rely on Express services during the holidays will see the steepest increases. For high-volume e-commerce retailers, the weekly volume-based surcharge can result in significant cost spikes if shipping volumes aren’t closely managed.
✅ What Should Shippers Do Now?
- Audit Your Shipping Profile: Identify which surcharges you’re most exposed to—especially for additional handling, oversized packages, and residential volume.
- Negotiate Smartly: Work with your FedEx rep or third-party logistics consultants to review contract terms and secure waivers or caps if possible.
- Diversify Carriers: Compare rates and surcharges with UPS, USPS, and regional carriers who may offer more favorable peak-season pricing or fewer surcharges.
- Use Zone-Skipping or Consolidation: Optimize your shipping lanes to reduce touches and lower your exposure to per-package surcharges.
- Communicate with Customers: Set clear expectations about holiday delivery windows and consider offering incentives for early shopping to spread your shipping load.
🔗 Resources
Need help analyzing your shipping impact? ebb Logistics specializes in parcel contract optimization and carrier strategy. Contact us today to schedule a consultation before the peak season hits.
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