Nov. 14 2010 07:47 PM

From Rob Martinez, Transult--UPS announced rates will go up an average of 6.9% for air & international services, and 5.9% for ground services (both partially offset by adjustments to fuel surcharges, down 2% and 1% respectively).

Moreover, UPS is following FedEx’s lead on the new DIM factor. Beginning January 3, 2011, the divisor used to calculate dimensional weight will change as follows:
• U.S. Domestic UPS Air services will change from 194 to 166.
• U.S. Domestic UPS Ground services will change from 194 to 166 (applies to packages 3 cubic feet
or larger in size).
• Export services from the U.S. (all services) will change from 166 to 139.
• UPS Standard to Canada will change from 166 to 139 (applies to packages 3 cubic feet or larger
in size).
• Import to the U.S. from Canada and Virgin Islands will change from 166 to 139. 

Additionally:
• Average Ground increase up to 10 pounds = 7.44% increase
• New minimum charge = $5.17 (6.8% increase)
• New ground residential charge = $2.45 (11.3% increase) 

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