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Transportation Insight sees 2027 parcel cost increases exceeding 5.9% headline rate hike

By Public Technologies
  • Parcel cost increases in 2027 could exceed the headline 5.9% rate increase as fuel surcharges, minimum billable weights and other changes compound.
  • UPS’s average 5.9% general rate increase takes effect December 21; FedEx’s matching increase begins January 4.
  • UPS Ground fuel surcharges rose to 30% November 2; FedEx Ground surcharges reached 30.5% November 9.
  • Minimum Ground fuel surcharges increased to 23.25% at UPS and 23.5% at FedEx, limiting relief from falling diesel prices.
  • UPS raises the minimum billable weight for qualifying Additional Handling packages from 40 to 50 pounds December 21, increasing exposure for lightweight shipments.


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