2024 Shipping Rates from USPS, FedEx, and UPS

01.16.24 10:20 AM By Audrey Robinson

Stay informed with the latest shipping rates from USPS, UPS, and FedEx, as the shipping rate increase is taking effect in January 2024.


USPS - In effect January 21, 2024

  • USPS Ground Advantage: Expect a price increase by 5.4 percent
  • Priority Mail service: Prices are increasing by 5.7 percent
  • Priority Mail Express: Service prices are expected to rise by 5.9 percent

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FedEx - In effect January 1, 2024

  • FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, and FedEx Freight rates will increase.
  • There will be changes to shipping surcharges and fees that may apply to your shipment and affect your total shipping rate.
  • FedEx will assess an Additional Handling Surcharge per eligible package for international multi-piece shipments, instead of per shipment. 
  • FedEx Custom Critical® rates will increase by an average of 5.9% for all non-contract rated shipments in North America. 
  • There will be changes to the Delivery Area Surcharge ZIP code lists for FedEx Express and FedEx Ground. 

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UPS - In effect January 14, 2024

Updated Demand Surcharge information is now available for review, including Demand Surcharge rates for certain domestic and international shipments effective January 14, 2024. Demand Surcharges are subject to change, and Demand Periods may be extended or otherwise changed.

  • Additional Handling: Decreasing from $6.90 per package to $3.50 per package 
  • Large Package Surcharge: Decreasing from $74.90 per package to $40.00 per package 
  • Over Maximum Limits: Decreasing from $410.00 per package to $0.00 per package

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