Friday, May 2, 2008

Are You Ready for Monday’s Fuel Surcharge Increase?

Effective May 5, 2008 carrier fuel surcharges for Air and International services will change from 20% to 25%. The fuel surcharge for ground will change from 6.25% to 7.75%. Once again the cost of fuel is hitting us with one of the largest jumps in fuel surcharges for some time. Every business that charges for shipping needs to make sure they have address this increase starting Monday, May 5, 2008. Ignoring this increase could eat deeply into profits, especially if you offer flat rate or free shipping!
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