Archive for the ‘UPS Rates’ Category

UPS, Others May Be Pricing Some Out of Air Cargo Market

Sunday, February 3rd, 2008

Latin American exporters of perishable products are feeling the squeeze as higher jet fuel costs drive up the price of the expedited service prized for their goods. So much so that exporters of fresh flowers, fish, fruits and vegetables could be priced out of the market for air cargo, airline ...

UPS to Increase Freight Rates by 5.4%

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

United Parcel Service Inc. said Friday its freight unit will increase rates on noncontractual shipments across the U.S and Canada by an average of 5.4 percent, effective Feb. 4. The hike applies to minimum charge, less-than-truckload and truckload rates. Late last year, FedEx announced a 5.5% general rate increase at ...

Higher UPS Rates Go Into Effect Monday

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

If you were planning to ship something, you should have done it yesterday. UPS is increasing rates by 4.9 percent in 2008 for ground shipments and by 6.9 percent for air express and international shipments. The company raised its rates by about this amount last year as well.

UPS Raises Rates for 2008

Saturday, December 15th, 2007

UPS said it raised 2008 rates an average of 4.9 percent for ground shipments and 6.9 percent for air shipments.