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High ImpactSep 22, 2026FedEx 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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High ImpactAug 25, 2026USPS 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 Janua
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Shipping & Freight
High ImpactJul 20, 2026FedEx Expands Surcharges to EU, Reclassifies 239 US Zip Codes
FedEx is executing a comprehensive pricing strategy that extends far beyond headline rate increases. Over 18 months, the carrier has implemented more than 50 pricing changes—ranging from fuel surcharg
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