UPS•Transportation Insight says parcel cost increases in 2027 could exceed the headline 5.9% rate hikes at UPS and FedEx as fuel surcharges and other changes compound.
Transportation Insight says parcel cost increases in 2027 could exceed the headline 5.9% general rate increases at UPS and FedEx. UPS’s increase takes effect December 21, while FedEx’s begins January 4. Ground fuel surcharges reached 30% at UPS and 30.5% at FedEx in November; minimum Ground fuel surcharges rose to 23.25% and 23.5%, respectively. UPS will also increase the minimum billable weight for qualifying Additional Handling packages from 40 to 50 pounds on December 21.
