Important UPS Update: New Surge Fees Effective April 13, 2025
UPS has announced new Demand and Surge Fees that will impact select shipments to and from Canada starting April 13, 2025. These fees will remain in effect through July 5, 2025, or until further notice depending on the service. The surcharges are in addition to standard shipping charges and are meant to address high-demand periods and logistics capacity challenges.
What Shipments Are Affected?
- Canada-Origin & Import Shipments (All Services)
From April 13 to July 5, 2025, the following surcharges apply to packages billed to a Canadian UPS account:
| Fee Type | Amount (CAD) per package |
|---|---|
| Additional Handling | $2.50 |
| Large Package | $25.00 |
| Over Maximum Limits | $450.00 |
Ongoing surcharges also remain in place from December 1, 2024, until further notice:
| Service | Fee (CAD) per package |
|---|---|
| UPS Canada Domestic Ground | $0.90 |
| UPS Standard® to/from the U.S. | $0.90 |
| UPS Trade Direct® Northbound | $0.90 |
- Shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau to Canada
For shipments from these regions, surcharges will be assessed based on weight from April 13, 2025, until further notice:
| Service Level | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| All Express & Freight Services | $0.94 per kg / $0.43 per lb |
What This Means for netParcel Users
If you ship via UPS through the netParcel platform:
- Surcharges will be automatically factored into your rates.
- You may want to review your shipment dimensions and weights to minimize added costs.
- Proper packaging could help you avoid large package or additional handling adjustments.
Stay Informed – netParcel customers can track any surcharge changes directly through their dashboard. For full details, visit the UPS Canada website.
Thank you,
netParcel AM
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