The 2026 rate changes aren’t subtle. UPS is pushing a 5.9% list-rate increase across almost every service starting December 22, with many surcharges jumping 6-10%. FedEx is following with a 5.9% average effective January 5, but the real differences lie in how surcharges, zones, and weights shift between the carriers.
These rate comparison charts pull it all together so you can see the impact without doing the math.
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Most shippers wait until Q1 to review their carrier spend. But 2026 doesn’t give you that luxury. The increases hit hard, and the earlier you understand them, the more leverage you have — whether you’re renegotiating or trying to protect margins internally.
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