FedEx and DHL Express have both announced average US shipping rate increases of 5. 9% for 2027, adding another cost consideration for ecommerce sellers planning their fulfillment strategies for the year ahead. FedEx will follow on January 4,statingthat it will increase standard list rates for US, US export, and US import package services by an average of 5. The carrier is also changing certain surcharges, fees, minimum package rates, and Delivery Area and Pickup Area Surcharge ZIP code lists. At the time of writing, UPS has yet to announce a comparable 2027 general US package rate increase.