Shipping Surcharge Hikes: A Wake-Up Call for Manufacturers
For manufacturers, the cost of moving products is becoming harder to predict—and harder to control. In 2025, both UPS and FedEx are rolling out major changes to their shipping surcharge structures, putting extra pressure on companies that ship heavy, bulky, or irregular items. These surcharge increases are more than minor adjustments—they reflect a broader shift in carrier strategy. If you’re not actively managing your shipping surcharge exposure, your logistics costs could rise dramatically. FedEx Restructures Shipping Surcharges FedEx has…
