Published amounts
| Carrier and charge | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPS Remote Area Surcharge — US 48 | $15.35 | $16.50 | $18.00 Pending verification |
| FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Remote (Commercial and Residential) | $15.50 | $16.75 | $17.75 |
| UPS Remote Area Surcharge — Alaska | $43.25 | $46.25 | $49.75 Pending verificationReported by one summary only (D’Arrigo Consulting). |
| FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Alaska | $43.00 | $46.00 | $48.75 |
| UPS Remote Area Surcharge — Hawaii | $15.35 | $16.50 | $18.00 Pending verification |
| FedEx Delivery Area Surcharge — Hawaii | $14.50 | $16.25 | $17.50 |
UPS periods: 2025 (in effect through Dec. 21, 2025) — UPS source
2026 (Dec. 22, 2025 – Dec. 20, 2026) — UPS source
2027 (from Dec. 21, 2026) — UPS source
FedEx periods: 2025 (in effect through Jan. 4, 2026) — FedEx source
2026 (Jan. 5, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027) — FedEx source
2027 (from Jan. 4, 2027) — FedEx source
Why it exists
These areas need extra transport legs or partner delivery.
Carrier terminology
- UPS: Remote Area Surcharge — US 48, Alaska, Hawaii.
- FedEx: Delivery Area Surcharge — Remote (Commercial and Residential), Alaska and Hawaii tiers.
The charges are compared side by side but are not assumed to be identical. Definitions and services differ.
Qualification rules
Like DAS, these follow each carrier’s ZIP list. UPS treats them as a separate Remote Area Surcharge; FedEx treats them as tiers of the Delivery Area Surcharge. They are compared side by side here, but they are not identical charges.
Fuel surcharge treatment
| UPS | Yes Listed as “Remote Area Surcharge: Alaska, Hawaii, US 48”. |
| FedEx | Yes Remote, Alaska and Hawaii amounts are Delivery Area Surcharge tiers at FedEx. |
Demand surcharge treatment
No separate remote-area demand surcharge is published.
How it stacks with other charges
One area tier per package.
Negotiation considerations
- Check whether DAS discounts in your agreement also name the remote, Alaska and Hawaii tiers.
General considerations only, not benchmarks or a promise of any discount.
Operational ways to reduce exposure
- For Alaska and Hawaii, compare with postal or air options; the surcharge alone is $46 or more per package in 2026.
Frequently asked
How much is the remote area surcharge in 2026?
UPS: $16.50 (US 48 and Hawaii) and $46.25 (Alaska). FedEx: $16.75 remote, $16.25 Hawaii and $46.00 Alaska.