UPS Announces 2007 Rates. New Pricing to take effect after 2006 holiday shipping season
UPS today announced new list rates for 2007, including an average 4.9 percent increase for ground shipments and a net average increase of 4.9 percent on all air express and U.S. origin International shipments.
The increase for air express and international shipments is based on a 6.9 percent increase in the base rate, less a 2 percent reduction in the current fuel surcharge. The new rates will be posted online at UPS.com on Dec. 1 to provide customers details about changes to specific products and zones and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2007, after the 2006 holiday shipping season.
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