Heavy package shippers are facing challenges as FedEx and UPS prepare to raise rates and surcharges for bulky deliveries, impacting sectors like furniture and sports equipment. Both companies justify these increases as necessary for maintaining service reliability and network strength. Over the past five years, delivery surcharges for large packages have effectively doubled. UPS has recently implemented a minimum billable weight for certain packages, further complicating shipping for lightweight goods. Experts suggest shippers mitigate costs by optimizing package sizes or exploring alternative shipping methods.

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