#carrier-surcharges
(6 articles)FedEx and UPS Increase Fuel Surcharges in May 2026
FedEx and UPS, the two largest parcel carriers in North America, are implementing significant fuel surcharge increases and introducing new shipping fees beginning in May 2026. This represents a struct
Maersk Levies $750/TEU Peak Season Surcharge on Asia-Europe Routes
Ocean carriers, led by Maersk, are implementing substantial peak season surcharges (PSS) on major trade lanes, with Maersk's $750 per TEU charge on Far East Asia to North Europe and Mediterranean rout
Pay-to-Play Returns: Shippers Brace for Brutal Ocean Freight Market
The ocean shipping industry is experiencing a resurgence of 'pay-to-play' dynamics as carriers reassert pricing power in a constrained market environment. Shippers are reporting mounting pressure to a
Transatlantic Ocean Rates Spike as Surcharges Take Effect
Transatlantic ocean freight rates have experienced a notable spike in mid-April 2026 following the implementation of new carrier surcharges. This rate increase represents a structural shift in pricing
Ocean Freight Rates Surge as China Targets Carrier Surcharges
Ocean freight rates have experienced double-digit increases amid renewed regulatory scrutiny from China targeting carrier surcharges and pricing practices. This development signals a critical inflecti
Air Cargo Spot Rates Surge 30% in April Amid Supply Crunch
Air cargo spot rates experienced a dramatic 30% spike in April, marking a significant shift in the cost structure for expedited international shipments. According to Xeneta's analysis, this surge stem