FedEx 2026 Rate and Surcharge Updates

Starting in January 2026, FedEx will implement several pricing and surcharge adjustments that will directly affect shippers in the U.S. and globally. Businesses relying on FedEx services should prepare in advance for these changes, as they may impact logistics costs significantly.

Key Effective Dates and Changes

January 5, 2026

* General Rate Increase (GRI):

  FedEx package standard list rates for U.S. domestic, U.S. export, and U.S. import services will rise by an average of 5.9%.

* Service Categories Affected:

  * FedEx Ground® Economy

  * FedEx Ground Multiweight®

  * FedEx International Premium®

  * FedEx International Priority DirectDistribution®

* Minimum Rates: The minimum charges for U.S. and international package services will also increase.

* Customs Brokerage:

  FedEx Logistics base customs brokerage rates in the U.S. and Canada will rise by 4% (excluding ancillary fees).

* Surcharges:

  A series of surcharges will also increase starting January 5. Affected fees include:

  * Additional Handling Surcharge

  * Oversize Charge

  * Delivery Area Surcharge

  * Residential Delivery Charge

  * U.S. Import Processing Surcharge

January 12, 2026

* Home Delivery Surcharges:

  FedEx Date Certain Home Delivery®, FedEx Evening Home Delivery®, and FedEx Appointment Home Delivery® surcharges will be billed per package rather than per shipment.

* Additional Handling Surcharge — Dimension:

  A cubic volume criterion will be added to the existing requirements.

* Oversize Charge:

  Both cubic volume and weight criteria will be added, expanding beyond the current rules.

What This Means for Shippers

These updates reflect FedEx’s continued adjustments to rising operational costs, higher package volumes, and increasing demands in the e-commerce supply chain. Shippers can expect higher shipping expenses, especially for bulky, oversized, or high-volume items. Careful cost planning and exploring discounted account options will be crucial in 2026.

How We Can Help

At Goodship56, we understand the challenges businesses face with annual carrier rate increases. To help our clients reduce logistics costs, we provide access to discounted UPS, FedEx, and USPS accounts for order placement. This allows you to continue shipping with trusted carriers while keeping your expenses under control.