The service will see higher increases compared to last year as it navigates higher demand and changes at the Postal Service, which it often relies on.
- UPS is increasing rates and delivery area surcharges for its SurePost services on Jan. 13, the parcel carrier announced on its website.
- Rate increases vary by package weight and shipping distance. For example, the base rate will jump by nearly 10% for a one-pound zone 2 parcel, while a 25-pound zone 8 parcel will see a roughly 6.7% increase. That outpaces last year’s 5.9% increase for those shipping types.
- SurePost is typically used as a cost-effective shipping method for non-urgent, lightweight home deliveries. Higher SurePost demand from e-commerce shippers drove a 15.4% year-over-year increase in Q3 for UPS’ ground residential volume, according to the company’s quarterly report.
