In a recent update, FedEx and UPS announced delivery surcharges in 82 ZIP codes across key urban areas including Boston, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The surcharges will take effect in April, these charges aim to offset the logistical costs associated with dense population areas, reflecting both market and cost factors. The surcharges vary between $3.95 and $5.85, potentially increasing based on the location's classification and the nature of the delivery.
This strategic move, occurring outside the usual cycle of annual rate adjustments, poses significant challenges for shippers, impacting their financial forecasting and operational costs. However, it also opens avenues for strategic adaptation, such as package consolidation and renegotiation of contract terms to mitigate surcharge impacts.
ZIP codes to be affected by new UPS and FedEx Surcharge:
Locations | Zip Codes |
Boston, Massachusetts | 02108, 02109, 02110, 02111, 02113, 02114, 02116, 02127, 02203, 02210 |
Bronx, New York | 10452, 10453, 10456, 10457, 10458, 10459, 10460, 10467, 10469, 10470, 10471, 10475 |
Brooklyn, New York | 11212, 11221, 11226, 11239 |
Chicago, Illinois
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60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60610, 60611, 60644, 60654
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Los Angeles, California |
90005, 90020, 90044, 90057
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Other |
02722, 10029, 10552, 30008, 30088, 30741, 33131, 33132, 33139, 33149, 34228, 88063, 89044, 94002, 94401, 94536, 94541, 94603, 94605, 94707, 94803
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Note: The surcharges are taking effect on April 8 for UPS deliveries and April 15 for FedEx deliveries.
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