Delivery providers, including FedEx, UPS, the U.S. Postal Service and Amazon, are gearing up for another holiday shipping season with peak season surcharges.
Several carriers have increased the price of their temporary holiday surcharges compared to 2024, saying the hikes help them cover added operating costs during the high-demand period. But for customers, the fees can cause their parcel shipping expenses to spike if not managed properly, according to experts.
Many alternative carriers, including OnTrac and GLS US, are also levying holiday period surcharges. Others such as UniUni, SpeedX, LSO and GoBolt have highlighted their lack of peak season fees, hoping to capitalize on potential shipper discontent.
As carriers and shippers alike prepare for the Q4 shipping rush, here's a roundup of major delivery companies that are levying added fees during the holidays.
