The delay created suspense amongst shippers and industry experts alike, as speculation abounded towards why UPS was stalling.
What is surprising this time around is the actual timing of the announcements, with UPS waiting until early December to make their new rates known. There’s little surprise in the 2019 general rate increases of 4.9% announced by UPS and FedEx. Nor should there be any surprise for small parcel shippers when the actual impact, especially in key accessorial lanes, turns out to be greater.
