UPS has announced higher peak season surcharges for the 2025 holiday shipping period, starting September 28, which align with increases from competitor FedEx. The surcharges will affect bulky and oversized packages, as well as all Air, Ground Residential, and Ground Saver packages beginning October 26. The highest fees will occur from November 23 to December 27, concluding on January 17, 2026. UPS aims to boost revenue per package, reflecting a trend of increased costs for higher-volume shippers, with strategies available for customers to mitigate these surcharges.

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