Another Year, Another FedEx and UPS Rate Increase…

FedEx and UPS have increased their rates for 2009

Effective January 5, 2009 FedEx Express rates increased an average of 6.9% for U.S. and U.S. export services, FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery rates increased an average of 5.9%.

FedEx re-indexed its fuel surcharge on January 1, 2009, which may provide temporary rate relief. However, as the price of fuel rises, the surcharges will continue to increase as well on top of the standard list rate increase.

UPS ground rates have increased an average of 5.9% and air and international services have increased an average net of 4.9% through a combination of a 6.9% increase in rates and a 2% reduction in the Air and International Fuel Surcharge index as published on UPS.com.

What do the 2009 UPS and FedEx rate increases really mean to you and your business? With rates increasing every year and the variable cost of fuel, you know increases in base rates and extra service charges will impact your bottom line.

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