2023 Shipping Carrier Rate Change Updates

Throughout the year, UPS^® and FedEx^®, similar to the USPS^®, update their rates. Below are highlights for the 2022-2023 rate change

Effective December 27, 2022, there will be an average 6.9% general rate increase across base pricing and accessorial fees.

• Package minimums are now (for the first time) above $10
• Overall, 6.6% average increase for shipments going to Zones 4 or below
• Overall, 8.7% average increase for Zones 5+ to reduce long distance deliveries
• Ground residential surcharge up from $4.85 to $5.25
• Delivery Areas Surcharges for Residential Ground up from $4.80 to $5.30
• Address Correction fees increase from $18 to $19.50
• 7+% increase for UPS Ground, UPS 3 Day Select, UPS 2nd Day Air, UPS Next Day Air Saver
• Additional Handling (Weight, Dimensions, Packaging) up from 13% to 23%
• Large package surcharge for zone 2 up from $135 to $160
• UPS Residential Surcharge up 8% in addition to the delivery area surcharges (DAS)

For more details and the full rate card, click here.

On April 5, 2023, FedEx announced that it will be consolidating its operating companies into one organization under Federal Express Corporation, to achieve its long-term goal of saving $4 billion by 2025. The consolidation will bring FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services, and other operating companies under a single company, expected to be fully implemented by June 2024. FedEx Freight will continue to operate as a stand-alone company. Check back for continued updates on the ever-changing carrier market.

Effective January 3, 2023, there will be an average 6.9% general rate increase across base pricing.

• Package minimums are now (for the first time) above $10
• Additional Handling Surcharge for zone 3 is up nearly 19% from $16 to $19
• Oversize up 18% for Home Delivery with zone 2 increasing from $135 to $160
• 16.4% average increase for shipments going to Zone 7+ across the board to reduce long distance deliveries Address Corrections up from $19.50 to $21
• Delivery Area Surcharge up 10% for US Express Residential, Ground Residential and Home Delivery – now all up from $6.50 to $7.15
• New in 2023 there will be a Remote Area Surcharge of $13.25
  • Important note: Since this is a brand-new surcharge, it is not within current negotiated contracts with their clients and therefore cannot be avoided

For more details and the full rate card, click here.

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