2025 General Rate Increase
FedEx and UPS announce their 2025 GRI at 5.9%
The General Rate Increase (GRI) by major carriers like FedEx and UPS is a significant annual event that impacts the bottom line of companies reliant on parcel shipping services.
To see how you can not only model the GRI impact, but also accurately forecast the next year’s spend, check out our GRI Impact Analysis for more information.
Our team will be adding additional analysis in the coming days for both FedEx and UPS. In Reveel’s Guide you will receive:
- A clear breakdown of the 2025 General Rate Increases (GRI) announced by UPS and FedEx, along with a detailed analysis showing actual costs that are higher than the announced rates.
- Insights into how additional handling fees, oversized package charges, and address corrections will significantly impact shipping costs.
- Key impacts on businesses that frequently ship heavy or oversized packages, especially in industries such as furniture, auto parts, and sporting goods.
- Visibility into how peak season surcharges, zone-based surcharges, and remote delivery costs will affect shipping expenses
- Guidance on how to negotiate better contracts with carriers using Reveel's Shipping Intelligence® Platform, which audits shipping expenses, provides actionable insights, and forecasts the financial impact of rate changes.
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"Effective December 23, 2024, UPS rates will increase an average of 5.9%. This is an early effective date this year and places UPS in prime position to capitalize on a sliver of the 2024 Peak Season. "
