FedEx has announced its 2026 General Rate Increase (GRI) — and while the headline number may look familiar, the real story is in the details. Beneath the surface, shippers will see impacts that go far beyond the published average.
Starting January 5, 2026, FedEx will implement a 5.9% average rate increase across U.S. package services, as well as many export and import shipments. At first glance, that may sound like business as usual — but shippers know all too well that the “average” rarely matches the reality on their invoices.
Adding to the challenge, FedEx is adjusting a wide range of surcharges, including delivery area, residential, inbound processing, and additional handling. While some increases appear smaller than in past years, even modest hikes can significantly erode margins for high-volume or heavy-weight shippers.
That’s why our experts dug into the fine print. The 2026 FedEx GRI Key Takeaways report highlights where the true cost pressures will land, which services and lanes will be hit hardest, and what proactive steps you can take to protect your budget.
Don’t just skim the headline rate. Find out how the 2026 FedEx GRI will affect your business — and what you can do now to get ahead.