Parcel accessorial research
Original analysis of UPS and FedEx surcharges, written for transportation professionals and business owners. Every figure is sourced.
UPS vs. FedEx Accessorial Charges in 2026: The Complete Comparison
A side-by-side guide to UPS and FedEx accessorial charges in 2026 and what changes in December 2026 and January 2027, with sources for every amount.
How the 2026 Cube Rule Changed Additional Handling and Large Package Charges
UPS and FedEx added cubic-volume triggers (10,368 and 17,280 cubic inches) and a 110 lb trigger in January 2026. Here is how to check your cartons.
Peak Season 2026–27: Planning for UPS and FedEx Demand Surcharges
Dates, amounts and volume tiers for the 2026–27 UPS and FedEx demand surcharges, and how to estimate weekly exposure.
Preparing for the 2027 UPS and FedEx Accessorial Changes
What changes on Dec. 21, 2026 (UPS) and Jan. 4, 2027 (FedEx): surcharge amounts, the UPS 50 lb Additional Handling minimum, and DAS list updates.
How Parcel Surcharges Stack: Precedence, Minimum Weights and Fuel
Which UPS and FedEx charges add together, which replace each other, and which carry fuel, explained with a worked example.
Rate Inflation vs. Rule Expansion: Why Surcharge Costs Rise Faster Than List Prices
Six separate reasons accessorial spend rises, and how to tell them apart in your own data.
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Logistics Contract Optimizer reviews UPS and FedEx agreements line by line, including accessorial discounts, caps and demand surcharge terms. No forms: call or email and a specialist will reply.