As of 10/22/2023 we have negotiated an even lower rate for your demand surcharges. See both the previous and current surcharge rates listed below.
Some major carriers are implementing demand surcharges, formerly known as peak surcharges, for the 2023 holiday season. These surcharges have very complex structures, so we are simplifying them to make them easier to calculate. For all demand surcharges, DCL Logistics is either passing them through as is or absorbing some or all of the costs.
📌 Note: In addition to peak surcharges, other surcharges still apply, including delivery area surcharges, fuel surcharges, etc.
You can reference each carrier site for more comprehensive information: USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL eCommerce.
All Peak Season Surcharges
Most of the holiday carrier surcharges will go into effect on October 30, 2023, and end on January 14, 2024. We will alert you of any carrier changes.
We've aggregated and organized all the peak surcharges available which you can find here - View Peak Surcharges
UPS and FedEx Ground and Air Residential Shipments
Given the surcharge variables for UPS and FedEx Ground and Air Residential shipments Residential, we are instituting a flat surcharge fee for all UPS and FedEx Ground and Air Residential shipments from November 1, 2023, to January 14, 2024. These surcharge fees are well below the potential exposure ($4.00-$6.35) this holiday season.
Service | Dates | $ Per Package (previous) | $ Per Package (updated - 10/22/23) |
UPS Ground Residential | 11/1/2023 to 1/14/2024 | $3.00 | $1.00 |
UPS Air Residential | 11/1/2023 to 1/14/2024 | $3..50 | $1.50 |
UPS SurePost | 11/1/2023 to 1/14/2024 | $3.00 | $1.00 |
FedEx Ground Residential | 11/1/2023 to 1/14/2024 | $3.00 | $1.00 |
FedEx Air Residential | 11/1/2023 to 1/14/2024 | $3.50 | $1.50 |
FedEx Ground Economy Peak Surcharges (Formerly FedEx Smartpost)
Service | Dates | $ Per Package (previous) | $ Per Package (updated - 10/22/23) |
FedEx Ground Economy | 10/30/2023 to 11/26/2023 | $1.60 | $1.00 |
FedEx Ground Economy | 11/27/2023 to 12/10/2023 | $2.60 | $1.50 |
FedEx Ground Economy | 12/11/2023 to 1/14/2024 | $1.60 | $1.00 |
Pitney Bowes Demand Surcharges
Service | Dates | Rate Per Package |
Parcel Select Lightweight | 10/29/2023 to 1/13/2023 | $.50 per parcel |
Parcel Select | 10/29/2023 to 1/13/2023 | $.50 per parcel |
No Demand Surcharges for DHL eCommerce and USPS
DHL and USPS will not be charging any demand surcharges for peak season this year. Standard rates, including fuel surcharges, will still apply.