Peak-season shipping surcharges start to take effect

UPS, FedEx and GLS Canada announced peak-season shipping surcharges for the coming season, with additional charges starting to kick in.

Beginning Sept. 8 until Jan. 18, 2025, UPS said a fee will apply to packages meeting the criteria for additional handling, large package or over maximum limits. From Sept. 22 to Jan. 18, 2025, a fee will apply to all UPS Canada domestic air and ground services, as well as ground services to or from the U.S.  Additional changes applied to air shipments from South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam and from the U.S. take effect on Oct. 13.

FedEx said during times of elevated volumes, high demand for capacity and increased operating costs across its network, the company will implement demand surcharges. Demand surcharges are determined for each market based on regular assessments of shipment volume and capacity within its network to accommodate.

Effective Oct. 14, the demand surcharge for international services originating in Canada and destined to Israel will also be reinstated, FedEx indicated.

GLS Canada said to stay ahead of shipping demands during this time of year, it will apply a temporary peak-season surcharge from Oct. 15 through Jan. 17, 2025. GLS Canada said the surcharge is applied to help ensure the company can maintain quality and reliability, even when resources are limited.

GLS Canada’s surcharge will be reflected as an additional cost on all parcel shipments and applied in addition to other standard accessorial fees and surcharges.

For a complete list of rates, visit your chosen shipping partner’s website.