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Why have shipping costs gone up so much lately?

Posted by Roy Harris on

Why have shipping costs gone up so much lately?

May 26th, 2019. Why have shipping costs gone up so much lately? We feel your pain. It's never fun paying for shipping. Unfortunately the big shipping companies don't feel the same way. Just like the airline industry with its infamous up charges and hidden fees, the shipping industry has introduced several hidden surcharges. Starting in January, 2015 both FedEx and UPS started added theses 5 hidden surcharges. A $3.70 charge for any delivery to any residential address. A 6.75% surcharge on fuel, as of May, 2018. They now charge for DIM Weight instead of actual weight of the package. They...

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