UPS Announces Increase in 2008 Rates

By Adam Dewitz on November 12th, 2007

UPS has announced rate increases matching FedEx’s increased shipping rates for 2008. According to UPS, the increases include:

an average 4.9 percent increase for UPS Ground and Ground Hundredweight shipments and a net average increase of 4.9 percent on all air express and U.S. origin International shipments.

The increase for air express and international shipments is based on a 6.9 percent increase in the base rate, less a 2 percent reduction in the current fuel surcharge. Updated rate and service information will be posted on ups.com/rates beginning Nov. 16, and customers can preview UPS Ground, Air and International express rates. On Dec. 31, customers can download the 2008 Rate and Service Guide.

The new rates will take effect on Dec. 31, 2007.