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Risk & Disruption
High ImpactNov 4, 2026

Federal Court Challenge to UCR System Threatens Trucking Fees

The Small Business in Transportation Coalition filed a federal appeals court petition on October 20 challenging the legality of the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) system and its 2027 fee structure

FreightWaves#ucr-registration#trucking-compliance#federal-regulation
Shipping & Freight
ModerateOct 26, 2026

UPS announces 5.9% rate increase effective December 21

UPS is implementing a 5.9% average rate increase effective December 21, matching FedEx's upcoming rate adjustment. The carrier has also announced supplementary pricing modifications, signaling broad s

Supply Chain Dive#ups-rate-increase#parcel-pricing#fedex-rates
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 25, 2026

USPS Plans 6% Peak Season Surcharge for Holiday Parcels

The U.S. Postal Service has announced a 6% peak season surcharge on domestic parcel services, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select, effective October 4 through Jan

FreightWaves#peak-season-surcharge#usps-rate-increase#parcel-shipping-costs
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactAug 18, 2026

Panama Canal Draft Limits Drive Carrier Surcharges Higher

The Panama Canal's persistent draft restrictions, driven by ongoing water level monitoring, are forcing major ocean carriers including MSC and CMA CGM to implement surcharges. This development reflect

Supply Chain Dive#panama-canal#draft-restrictions#shipping-surcharges
Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 27, 2026

FedEx Raises Holiday Shipping Fees With New Demand Surcharges

FedEx has announced holiday shipping fee increases and introduced new demand surcharges across its U.S. network, a move that reflects intensifying cost pressures during peak season demand periods. Thi

Logistics Management#fedex-rate-increase#holiday-shipping#demand-surcharge
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJul 20, 2026

FedEx Expands EU Shipping Surcharges to More Zip Codes

FedEx has announced an expansion of shipping surcharges across the European Union and additional zip code zones in North America, representing a strategic pricing adjustment for the carrier's internat

FreightWaves#fedex-surcharges#eu-shipping-costs#international-shipping