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Major carriers are implementing new fuel surcharges, pushing more e-commerce brands to get creative with their shipping options.
Effective last week, UPS now has surge emergency fees for goods coming from India, China and Hong Kong to the United States. There’s also a $0.32-per-pound fee for goods shipped internationally from the United States and a $1.50-per-pound fee for those going to Israel or the United Arab Emirates. The fees are in effect until further notice. In late April, the U.S. Postal Service implemented a temporary 8% fuel surcharge that will stay in place until at least January 2027.
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