FedEx Rate Changes on Aug. 18th 2025

FedEx is shifting from fixed weekly pickup fees to a variable, tiered model in the U.S. and Canada. This major change affects regular, automated, and on-call pickups, with pricing based on usage, frequency, and timing—especially weekends.

🔄 Key Pickup Pricing Changes

• Regular Pickups
  Previous Pricing: $23 or $46 per week
  New Pricing (Effective Aug 18): $7.50–$33.50 per week (based on days); $12/day for weekend pickups
• Automated Pickups
  Previous Pricing: $19/week + $16/package (Saturday)
  New Pricing (Effective Aug 18): $19/week + $7.95/day on Saturdays
• On‑Call Pickups
  Previous Pricing: $3–$5/package weekdays; $16/package on Saturday
  New Pricing (Effective Aug 18): $9–$22.75 per stop, based on timing and scheduling

🔔 Why This Matters

• Frequent shippers may benefit from lower average fees.
• Weekend and on‑call users may see steep cost increases.
• Variable pricing introduces complexity in billing and forecasting.

🔍 Added Pressure: July 14 Surcharge Increases

The August pickup update comes on the heels of FedEx’s July 14 changes, which included:

• Stricter handling fees for international and unauthorized packages
• Lower weight threshold for handling surcharges (now 55 lb)
• Higher fees for oversize and FedEx One Rate packages

✅ What Shippers Should Do

• Review current pickup patterns — days, volume, and weekend reliance
• Estimate how new fees compare to your historical flat rates
• Adjust your shipping budget to account for both pickup and surcharge increases
• Evaluate options like scheduled or consolidated pickups—or alternative carriers

🧭 Summary

August 18, 2025: FedEx switches to variable pickup pricing in the U.S. and Canada.

July 14, 2025: FedEx introduced major surcharge hikes.

Bottom line: Expect both per-package and pickup costs to become more dynamic—requiring smarter planning to manage rising logistics expenses.

Source: 2025 FedEx Rate Changes

📊 What You Should Do

If you’re shipping heavy or oversized items, these rate hikes could seriously impact your margins. Here’s what to do next:

• Audit your packaging and weight thresholds
• Analyze which zones you’re shipping to most
• Renegotiate your agreement — or consider alternative carriers

We’re talking about real money here — not pennies. Don’t wait until these changes hit your invoice. Review your strategy now.

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