In September, FedEx posted their 2010 Express Rate preview stating “FedEx package and freight rates will increase an average of 5.9% for US and US export services.  The rate increase will be partially offset by adjusting the fuel price at which the fuel surcharges begin, reducing the fuel surcharge by 2 percentage points.”

Rate increases will effect Express Saver, First Overnight, Express, Standard and 2-Day services.  Per FedEx’s post there will also be changes to accessorial charges and increases to many of the commonly assessed surcharges as well.  An additional Delivery Area Surcharge to select remote zip codes for residential shipments as well as some new Minimum Billable Weight charges on select FedEx provided packaging will occur.