Surge Emergency Fee and Demand Surcharge between 4 October 2026 and 6 February 2027

To help maintain service reliability and secure the additional resources needed to support our customers, UPS will introduce a Surge Emergency Fee and Demand Surcharge. Both will take effect on 4 October 2026 and remain in place until 6 February 2027.

Surge Emergency Fee (International Air)

This fee will apply to selected international air shipment lanes and services, including Express, Express Saver, Express Plus, Expedited and Worldwide Express Freight.

Applicable rates vary by origin and destination lane. The fee is subject to a fuel surcharge and will be applied based on the shipment’s billable weight.

Sending documents in a UPS envelope weighing up to 0,5 kg is exempt from Surge Emergency Fee.

Demand Surcharge

This surcharge will apply to all international shipments requiring Additional Handling, Large Packages and Over Maximum Limits.

This fee is also subject to a fuel surcharge.

For detailed rates, applicable lanes, and additional information, please refer to the link.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with our customer service or your company`s manager.