AFMS - ASSESSMENT OF the 2017 UPS & FedEx RATE INCREASE

UPS Anounces Ahead of FedEx for the First Time in 2 Years.

UPS and FedEx recently announced their 2017 rate increase. These annual  increases usually average around 5%, creating a significant impact on companies shipping costs.  Now it's the time to begin the work, so that these increases can be minimized.  AFMS will do a NO CHARGE ANALYSIS of your current shipping profile, along with how these rate increases will effect you.  ​

2017 UPS Rate Increase

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• 5.4% increase in 1-5 lb. ground rates
• Air Residential Surcharge increases 9.6%; now at $4.00

2017 FedEx Rate Increase

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• FedEx List Rates Mostly Lower Than UPS
• FedEx Accessorial Rates Also Different, Mostly Higher
• Express & Ground DIM Factor Now at 139