2025-03-18 18:15:23
UPS Implements Temporary Surcharges on China Exports 📦
Attention global shippers and e-commerce sellers! UPS has announced a new **"Peak Surcharge"** for shipments from China, Hong Kong, and Macau to key destinations, effective March 16–29. Here’s what you need to know:
📌 Key Details
Affected Regions: Shipments to the U.S., South America, Europe, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Middle East.
Cost: **0.66/kg∗∗(0.29/lb) added to base freight rates, plus fuel surcharges.
Reason: UPS cites surging demand and operational costs during peak periods, not U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.
📈 Why Now?
Market Pressures: Explosive growth from e-commerce giants like Shein and Temu has strained air cargo capacity, flooding UPS with low-margin, high-volume packages.
Fuel Costs: Rising diesel and jet fuel prices (tracked weekly via U.S. Energy Information Agency data) further squeezed margins.
Profitability: Despite annual rate hikes (e.g., 5.9% GRI in 2025), UPS faces fierce competition in last-mile delivery, forcing reliance on surcharges to offset discounts.
Headquarter
Building B, No. 2, Erer Road, Dawangshan Community, Shajing Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen City
Branch
Room 7020, Great Wall wanfuhui building, No.9 Shuangyong Road, Sifangping street,Kaifu District, Changsha City, China