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Effective January 4, 2027, the shipping giant will implement a 5.9% average general rate hike across all U.S. domestic, export, and import services. Prepare for the 2027 FedEx rate increase with key insights from the experts at Lojistic. [VIEW OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE 2027 UPS & FEDEX GENERAL RATE INCREASE](https://www.lojistic.com/white-papers/general-rate-increase). What Is the FedEx GRI? ---------------------- The General Rate Increase (GRI) is a practice carriers like FedEx and UPS use to adjust shipping rates annually. While it's touted as a measure to keep pace with inflationary trends and offset rising operational costs, the reality is that it often serves the carriers' interests more than the shippers'. Here's a quick look at the Year-Over-Year percentage changes by service, looking at the Zone 2, 1lb. published minimum rates: **Service** **2026 Rates** **% Increase** **2027 Rates** FedEx First Overnight $76.22 4.09% $79.34 FedEx Priority Overnight $45.22 6.89% $48.34 FedEx Standard Overnight $40.82 5.87% $43.22 FedEx 2Day A.M $30.21 5.89% $31.99 FedEx 2Day $26.46 6.38% $28.15 FedEx Express Saver $23.84 3.48% $24.67 FedEx Ground & Home Delivery $11.99 5.9% $12.70 FedEx and UPS 2027 GRI Rate Increases ------------------------------------- On September 18, 2026, FedEx announced its 2027 GRI, implementing a 5.9% average rate increase across most of its services. UPS has not yet announced its 2027 GRI. Once it does, shippers will have another rate change to factor into their shipping plans for the year ahead. Surcharges ---------- FedEx's announced average increase doesn't tell the full story. The 5.9% figure is just a blended number that doesn't reflect how surcharges, fees, and contract details affect your actual shipping costs. To understand the true impact, you need to compare your own shipping profile against the specific line items of the GRI, especially the surcharges. FedEx introduced Cubic Volume Criteria for Additional Handling and Oversize fees back in 2026, and that structure carries into 2027. Carriers assess these surcharges based not only on length but also on the total volume of a package. Additional Handling applies to packages exceeding 10,368 cubic inches, while Oversize applies to packages exceeding 17,280 cubic inches. For 2027, industry analysts report Additional Handling surcharges climbing an estimated 6.8% to 7.6%, on top of the base rate increase. This shift means items that previously fell below length thresholds but still had substantial volume may now be hit with costly surcharges for the first time. It's a major change that can materially increase costs if you're not evaluating how your packaging dimensions stack up against these new criteria. Minimums -------- The concept of 'minimums' in FedEx shipping pertains to the base cost a shipper will incur for sending any package, irrespective of any negotiated discounts or incentives. This minimum charge is set by FedEx for all the services included in a contractual agreement and is applied to every individual shipment. Like surcharges, minimum fees often catch customers off guard, resulting in higher costs than initially anticipated. For 2027, the FedEx Ground minimum charge rises 5.92% to $12.70. Minimums for Standard Overnight rose 5.88%, tracking closely with that service's base rate increase. Industry analysis found four of five service minimums climbing faster than their own base rates this year, which means the floor you pay on your lightest, cheapest shipments is going up even if your negotiated discount stays the same. Why Does the GRI Matter? ------------------------ For any business that relies on shipping, the parcel General Rate Increase (GRI) is important because even a seemingly modest percentage hike can have a ripple effect on your company's operational costs, thereby affecting budgets and profit margins. This extra cost is not just a line item; it's a financial burden that could otherwise be channeled into other operational areas like marketing, technology upgrades, or workforce expansion. To not be caught off-guard, companies need to anticipate the rate increase and adjust their own shipping strategies and charges accordingly. ![Save money by understanding your shipping data better - Lojistic](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/legacy/transform-shipping-data-1.png) Lower Your Shipping Costs with Lojistic --------------------------------------- A 5.9% average rate increase can have a meaningful impact on your shipping costs, especially when it is combined with changes to surcharges, minimums, and other fees. We can help you see where those changes will affect your business and find opportunities to offset the increase. With Lojistic, you can use our [GRI Impact Analysis](https://calendly.com/d/cpf6-hmk-vd6/gri-impact-analysis) to see how the 2027 FedEx changes could affect your shipping spend and identify ways to mitigate the increase. You can also review your shipping history across carriers and modes, automatically audit invoices for errors through our [free audit](https://www.lojistic.com/freight-audit-and-payment), and use [Compare Mode](https://www.lojistic.com/shipping-analytics-software/shipping-cost-comparison) to see how different rates and services could affect your costs. If you also ship with UPS, take a look at our [UPS rate increase](https://www.lojistic.com/blog/ups-rate-increase) guide to see how its rates compare once the 2027 changes are announced. Together, these resources can give you a clearer picture of what your shipping costs could look like in the year ahead. [VIEW OUR COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE 2027 UPS & FEDEX GENERAL RATE INCREASE](https://www.lojistic.com/white-papers/general-rate-increase). Frequently Asked Questions -------------------------- ### How much does it cost to ship 100 lbs FedEx? Shipping 100 lbs via FedEx depends on the service level, destination zone, dimensional vs. actual weight, and surcharges. With the 2027 FedEx rate increase, heavier shipments like 100-pound parcels often incur higher base rates and a larger proportion of accessorial fees. Lojistic's analytics lets shippers model 100-lb shipments to see true landed costs. ### What is the cheapest FedEx shipping option? The cheapest FedEx shipping option is typically Ground or Economy service to non-residential addresses, with minimal surcharges. Thanks to the 2027 FedEx GRI, shippers should check how surcharges or remote-zone charges can make 'cheaper' options unexpectedly costly. Lojistic helps analyze service levels and identify the best cost-effective FedEx options for your shipping profile. ### How much is FedEx international shipping? FedEx international shipping costs vary widely based on country of origin/destination, weight, service level, and customs fees. Following the 2027 FedEx rate increase, international service surcharges and dimensional weight thresholds shifted significantly. Lojistic enables shippers to simulate international FedEx shipments and benchmark costs against contract rates. ### Does FedEx charge by size or weight? Yes—FedEx calculates shipping charges based on either actual weight or dimensional (volume) weight, whichever is greater. The 2027 FedEx GRI raised rates tied to the dimensional-weight and cubic-volume criteria introduced in 2026, making size more impactful than ever. Lojistic's platform helps identify when size triggers higher charges and how to adjust packaging accordingly. ![Christine Basile Headshot](https://www.lojistic.com/assets/public/users/christine.png) Author Christine Basile Christine Basile Director, Rate Services Christine Basile brings over two decades of hands-on experience in shipping and supply chain operations, with a career spanning 3PL, shipper, and carrier-aligned organizations. 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