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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactOct 14, 2026

Parcel Shipping Costs Hit Record High as Carriers Hike Surcharges

Major parcel carriers FedEx, UPS, DHL, and others are implementing unprecedented pricing increases that are pushing 2026 toward being the costliest year on record for parcel shipping. While fuel price

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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactOct 14, 2026

Parcel Shipping Hits Record High as Carriers Stack Surcharges

Parcel shipping costs are approaching record highs in 2026 as major carriers like FedEx, UPS, and DHL eCommerce layer multiple surcharges and pricing adjustments on top of baseline rate increases. TD

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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 23, 2026

FedEx 2027 Rate Hike Could Exceed 5.9% for Many Shippers

FedEx has announced a headline rate increase of 5.9% for 2027, but supply chain professionals should anticipate significantly higher effective rate increases due to ancillary surcharges and dimensiona

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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactSep 22, 2026

FedEx 5.9% Rate Hike Masks Deeper Ecommerce Shipping Costs

FedEx has announced its 2027 rate increases, continuing a three-year pattern of 5.9% average hikes that exceed current inflation at 3.4%. The headline figure masks significant variations in pricing ti

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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

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