News / Rising integrator surcharges are increasing the pressure on shippers

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Shippers are feeling increasingly squeezed after the integrators drove up charges for their international traffic, citing exceptional circumstances associated with operating in the Covid-19 pandemic.

Last out of the gates was UPS, which implemented peak surcharges in a two-step move: on 5 April surcharges hit shipments out of China and Hong Kong to the US, ranging from $0.29 per pound for expedited shipments, to $1.13 per pound for its express freight offerings.

Seven days later the integrator introduced surcharges for international shipments ...