These temporary peak season surcharges are imposed by the shipping carriers, not by K&S Logistics. We’re sharing this update to help you plan your holiday shipping costs.
The amounts below are carrier reference rates in USD per package for selected services. Only charges applicable to your service and shipment apply. Actual charges depend on your shipping channel and service terms.
USPS
October 4, 2026 – January 16, 2027
Commercial Ground Advantage: $0.40–$7.70
The applicable carrier surcharge depends on the service, package weight and shipping zone.
FedEx
October 26, 2026 – January 17, 2027
Ground / Home Delivery residential: $0.50–$0.80
2Day A.M. / 2Day / Express Saver: $1.20–$2.35
Ground Economy: $2.55–$4.05
Higher fixed rates apply November 23–December 27. The listed Express rates exclude One Rate.
UPS
October 25, 2026 – January 16, 2027
Ground Residential / Ground Saver: $0.50–$0.75
Next Day Air / All Other UPS Air: $1.35–$2.50
Higher fixed rates apply November 22–December 26. For eligible high-volume shippers, UPS high-volume service rates replace the ordinary fixed surcharge schedule.
OnTrac
October 24, 2026 – January 15, 2027
Residential demand surcharge: $1.00
Demand Additional Handling: $11.00 for qualifying packages
The Additional Handling charge applies separately from September 26, 2026 through January 15, 2027.
DHL eCommerce
October 25, 2026 – January 16, 2027
Parcel Ground / Parcel Expedited: $0.50–$0.95
Parcel Plus Ground / Parcel Plus Expedited: $0.50–$1.80
Parcel Expedited Max: $0.50–$1.45
The applicable carrier surcharge depends on the service, package weight, shipping zone and shipping date.
Amazon Shipping
October 25, 2026 – January 16, 2027
October 25–November 21: $0.50
November 22–December 26: $0.75
December 27–January 16: $0.50
Qualifying packages may also incur a seasonal Additional Handling increase of $8.75–$11.90.
Regional carriers
GOFO / UniUni / SwiftX / SpeedX / Yanwen
Peak season surcharges: TBD
These regional carriers may introduce peak season surcharges. We have not yet received formal carrier notifications, so fees and effective dates remain unconfirmed.
We’ll share an update once official details are available.
View official carrier schedules
Click a carrier link below to open its full surcharge schedule.
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