May brings a variety of fee increases from USPS, UPS, and FedEx, with updates hitting international shippers across multiple cost categories. From air fuel adjustments to demand surcharges to disbursement and duty-related fees, these mid-year changes are a reminder that carrier pricing doesn’t follow a predictable annual cycle. Staying current
This month’s Surcharge Watch features a first: USPS. While UPS continues rolling out new fees, USPS is making a pricing move that could have lasting implications for shippers’ carrier mix strategy. Here’s what shippers need to know about the latest shipping surcharges. USPS Announces 8% Rate Increase Why This USPS
February 2026 brings another round of carrier pricing adjustments that shippers need to account for, and this month, UPS is making a structural change worth paying close attention to. FedEx has updated its demand surcharge schedules for U.S. international services, while UPS has refreshed its tariff guides and introduced zone-based
The new year is bringing new carrier rate changes from both FedEx and UPS. Both major carriers have published significant updates taking effect in late December 2025 and January 2026 that will impact shipping costs across multiple service levels and surcharge categories. FedEx is changing how Home Delivery surcharges are
Shipping costs are shifting fast, and with peak season right around the corner, every surcharge matters. This quarter brings new updates from UPS and FedEx that could significantly impact your budget if you’re not prepared. Here’s what you need to know now to stay ahead of UPS and FedEx shipping
Shipping costs are constantly evolving, and staying on top of the latest surcharges from major carriers like UPS and FedEx can make the difference between staying within budget and facing unexpected expenses. From fuel adjustments and peak season fees to new dimensional weight charges and delivery area surcharges, carriers regularly
UPS published its 2026 holiday Demand Surcharge schedule on August 26. The basic structure is familiar, but the pricing moved higher across nearly every major category, similar to USPS and FedEx. UPS 2026 Demand Surcharge Changes At a Glance Demand surcharges, peak season surcharges, or temporary price changes—the terminology varies
On August 25, 2026, the U.S. Postal Service filed temporary peak season pricing for the 2026 holiday shipping season. The new per-piece fees take effect October 4, 2026, run through January 17, 2027, and land hardest on commercial shippers. They also arrive on top of an 8% base increase that
Peak season shipping surcharges are additional fees that carriers add to shipments during high-volume periods, primarily from late September through mid-January, to manage the strain of holiday demand. For shippers, that turns the busiest sales window of the year into the most expensive one to ship in. While increased consumer
On April 26, the U.S. Postal Service’s first fuel surcharge went into effect – an 8% temporary fuel surcharge that initially is planned to remain in place until January 17, 2027. Announced in March, the surcharge – which is one of the ways the postal service hopes to improve its
FedEx has implemented several new surcharge structures and adjusted existing ones to reflect current market conditions and operational costs. These surcharges directly impact shipping budgets, affecting everything from product pricing strategies to customer satisfaction. So there’s a lot at stake for shippers managing their parcel spend management strategy this year.
When FedEx and UPS announce their annual rate increases, the headline number gets all the attention. But if you’re building your shipping budget around that single percentage, you’re likely missing the bigger picture. General Rate Increases (GRIs) and surcharges made throughout the year are two components of evolving carrier pricing
Carrier surcharges continue to climb year after year, and for many shippers, these fees have snowballed into a major expense that erodes profit margins. While some shipping surcharges are unavoidable based on your service needs or product characteristics, others accumulate simply because shippers lack the visibility or processes to prevent
Fuel Surcharge Updates In Parcel Shipping Three years ago, in the early months of the war in Ukraine, our CEO Josh Dunham was quoted in an article in The Wall Street Journal that looked at the impact of surging fuel prices. In it, Josh noted that the price of fuel
Shipping is more than just moving products from point A to point B. For all businesses—whether manufacturing, CPG, or retail—shipping plays a critical role in shaping the customer experience, protecting profit margins, and reinforcing brand image. However, hidden within base rates are numerous shipping surcharges that can gradually erode profitability.
This year, both carriers have introduced significant adjustments, including new surcharge models, increased rates, and extended assessment periods—making it imperative for shippers to understand the financial impact and prepare accordingly. During this session, we break down: The new surcharge structures, including volume-based and flat-rate surcharges, and how they differ between
If the carriers’ earnings calls increasingly leave you with a sense of déjà vu, you are not alone. Regardless of shipping volumes, macroeconomic conditions or geopolitical events, revenue increases for carriers and price increases for shippers are the new normal. FedEx’s Q4 and FY 2022 earnings reported on June 23,
USPS introduced several pricing, dimensional measurement, and manifest reporting changes effective July 12, 2026. These updates may impact how USPS Ground Advantage, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, and Parcel Select shipments are rated, particularly for shippers with lightweight packages, oversized packaging, or incomplete dimensional data. With this move, USPS is
A General Rate Increase (GRI) is the annual percentage adjustment that FedEx and UPS apply to their published base shipping rates. For 2026, both carriers set their GRI at 5.9%, matching the past two years. But here’s the real question: Is the GRI number the one you should be watching?
Each fall, FedEx and UPS release their annual General Rate Increase (GRI) announcements. Shippers often react to the headline percentage, whether 5.9%, 6.9%, or another figure. But as 2025 has proven, those numbers barely scratch the surface of the real cost pressures facing parcel networks. For logistics teams, the published
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Reveel’s 2nd Annual Report · 240 Mid-to-Enterprise Shippers Surveyed The State of Shipping 2026: Why the Shipping Operating Model Hasn’t Kept Up Now in its second year, Reveel’s annual benchmark tracks how mid-to-enterprise shipping operations are keeping pace with the market. This year’s independent survey of 240 logistics, supply chain,
Choosing the right parcel shipping company is one of the most critical decisions a shipping operation can make. It directly affects delivery speed, customer satisfaction, and the cost to move each package. The parcel carrier market is more competitive than it’s been in years. National carriers like UPS and FedEx
Shipment exceptions can cause a lot of confusion for both shippers and recipients. Whether it appears on a FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking page, this status immediately raises questions. Is the package lost? Damaged? Stuck somewhere indefinitely? The short answer: probably not. A shipment exception is a carrier’s way of
The parcel shipping industry is undergoing a significant transformation. Ecommerce continues to drive record package volumes, artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics operations, and shippers have more carrier options than ever before. At the same time, rising costs, new surcharge rules, and shifting trade policies are forcing businesses to rethink their
AI’s applicability is often overstated, but it delivers exceptional value for managing and keeping carriers’ accessorial charges in check. In software circles, AI is the innovation of our time—but as many are realizing, what gets labeled “AI” is often more accurately described as powerful database and analytics technology. And the
Reveel’s 2026 General Rate Increase & Surcharge Survival Guide Is your shipping budget ready? The 2026 General Rate Increases (GRIs) from FedEx and UPS are more complex than ever, with steep hikes in Additional Handling, Large Package, and Residential surcharges. New billing rules, like cubic volume assessments and credit card
Tune into our on-demand webinar to learn about the fast changing accessorial landscape, new charges on the horizon and how to keep costs in check. Last week on October 28, 2025 United Parcel Service (UPS) announced its third-quarter 2025 earnings. The subsequent earnings call offered a view into the many
As UPS and FedEx continue to expand revenue beyond the General Rate Increase (GRI), shippers are facing an unprecedented surge in accessorial charges. From oversize package surcharges and additional handling fees to expanding delivery area surcharges and rising fuel costs, navigating this new landscape requires more than just awareness—it demands
Peak season 2025 is approaching fast, and the stakes have never been higher for shippers. With consumers expecting faster delivery times and carriers facing unprecedented capacity constraints, preparation isn’t just recommended—it’s essential for peak season (and long-term) success. Last year’s peak season taught us that reactive shipping strategies lead to
Your logistics and shipping operations are the heart of your business. Without an efficient parcel spend management system in place, you risk incurring unnecessarily high shipping costs, experiencing poor customer satisfaction, and underperforming shipping operations. The first step is to find the right parcel shipping partner. The shipping partner you
As we dive into 2025, the parcel shipping landscape is undergoing significant shifts, and businesses need to stay informed to navigate these changes effectively. From rising costs to evolving carrier strategies, this year promises both challenges and opportunities for shippers. Understanding the Impact of Rate Increases Each year, the big
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FedEx offers the opportunity for shippers to track just about every package as it moves across the globe. The vast majority of those packages — nearly 98 percent in 2023 during the rush between Black Friday and Cyber Monday — arrive on time. Shippers and customers alike can use a
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Even in ordinary times, shipping costs make up a significant portion of a business’s expenses. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted supply chains, shipping costs worldwide skyrocketed. According to McKinsey, shipping a container from China to Europe costs up to six times more now than it did at the beginning
UPS announced their general rate increase for 2022 and it’s a hefty average of 5.9%. To no one’s surprise, it matches the same substantial jump FedEx announced earlier this month. UPS’ average rate increases have gone hand in hand with FedEx’s for many years, which also makes this the biggest
