Peak shipping season is here and to ensure your packages are delivered in time for the Holidays, download our Holiday Shipping Deadline Calendar below.
In addition, please be aware of this year’s Peak Season surcharges.
On October 1, 2019, UPS implemented the following Peak Season surcharges:
Peak Season Large Package Surcharge* = Additional $31.45 per package
Peak Large Package Surcharge (Domestic Commercial) = $126.45 (non-peak = $95.00)
Peak Large Package Surcharge (Domestic Residential) = $146.45 (non-peak = $115.00)
Peak Large Package Surcharge (All International) = $126.45 (non-peak = $95.00)
Peak Season Over Maximum Limits* = Additional $250.00 per package
Peak Over Maximum Limits = $1,100.00 ((non-peak = $850.00)
*Please consult the UPS Rate and Service Guide for the definition of “Large Package” and “Over Maximum Limits”.
On October 21, 2019, FedEx implemented the following Peak Season surcharges:
Peak Season Oversize Charge = Additional $37.50
Peak Oversize Charge = $127.50 (non-peak = $90.00)
Peak Season Ground Unauthorized Package Charge = Additional $435.00
Peak Season Ground Unauthorized Package Charge = $1,110 (non-peak = $675.00)
*Please consult the FedEx Service Guide for the definition of “Oversize Charge” and “Ground Unauthorized Package Charge”.
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Rich Harkey
Rich Harkey
Senior Strategy Manager
Rich Harkey is a results-driven professional with extensive experience in the logistics and supply chain industry.
As the Senior Strategy Manager at Lojistic, Rich leverages over three decades of expertise to help businesses improve their shipping strategies and reduce costs. With a deep understanding of the requirements of shippers and the operational intricacies of carriers, he excels in everything from optimizing business rules and managing carrier invoices to negotiating carrier contracts.
Rich's comprehensive knowledge of the logistics industry, combined with his strategic insights and passion for data analysis, has enabled thousands of companies to gain visibility into their shipping expenses, driving impactful results.