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National parcel carriers UPS and FedEx have announced international demand/surge fees for the upcoming peak season. The surcharges range from $.10 to $.52 per lb. and vary based on the origin/destination pairs. The amounts and dates (and names) also differ by carrier.
Here is what you need to know.
FedEx: Import and Export Demand Surcharges
The new fees will apply from September 22 to October 19. The details include:
The complete details of the charges can be found on the FedEx website:
UPS: Import and Export Surge Fees
There is a broader surcharge window for UPS shipments, which covers their entire peak season from October 26 to January 17, 2026. Here are some of the details.
The complete details of the charges can be found on the UPS website.
What Does This Mean for You?
Obviously, shippers who do nothing should expect higher international shipping costs during these windows. There are some simple, but effective, things companies can do to plan, including:
- Adjusting ship dates to avoid peak surcharge periods.
- Reviewing service levels to see if alternative options reduce fee exposure.
- Building surcharge expectations into budgets and customer pricing.
Like most rate increases, small parcel shippers do not have to accept every price increase.
Contact sales-info@transimpact.com for additional suggestions based on your shipping patterns on how to avoid most or all of these additional costs.