FedEx 2025 Demand Surcharges Announced: Higher Rates and New Residential Delivery Rules

FedEx Confirms 2025 Peak-Season Demand Surcharges

FedEx has released its 2025 Demand (Peak-Season) Surcharge schedule, effective September 29, 2025, through January 18, 2026. These surcharges apply to multiple U.S. domestic and international services and increase significantly during the busiest holiday shipping window, November 24 to December 28.

The company says these fees are necessary during periods of high demand, when shipment volumes surge, capacity is strained, and operating costs rise. In 2024, for example, FedEx handled nearly 24 million packages on Cyber Monday — about 70% above a typical day.

2025 FedEx Demand Surcharge Schedule

Sept. 29 – Nov. 23 and Dec. 29 – Jan. 18

Additional Handling Surcharge: $8.25 per package


Oversize Charge: $90 per package


Ground Unauthorized Package Charge: $490 per package

Nov. 24 – Dec. 28 (Peak Window)

Additional Handling Surcharge: $10.90 per package


Oversize Charge: $108.50 per package


Ground Unauthorized Package Charge: $545 per package

Additional Demand Surcharges Starting Oct. 27

From October 27 – January 18, FedEx will also apply:

Express Services Demand Surcharge: $1.05–$2.10 per package


Residential Demand Surcharge: $0.40–$0.65 per package (Ground/Home Delivery)


FedEx Ground Economy Demand Surcharge: $2.20–$3.55 per package

New Residential Delivery Demand Charge for Enterprise Shippers

For enterprise-level customers shipping more than 20,000 residential and Ground Economy packages in a week, FedEx will apply a Demand Residential Delivery Charge in addition to the standard Residential Delivery Charge.

The amount is based on a peaking factor comparing weekly volumes to a June 2025 baseline:

How 2025 Compares to 2024

Compared to last year’s rates, 2025 shows notable increases across nearly every category:

Additional Handling rises from $7.75–$10 in 2024 to $8.25–$10.90 in 2025.


Oversize Charges increase from $84.50–$100 in 2024 to $90–$108.50 in 2025.


Ground Unauthorized Package Charges grow from $450–$500 to $490–$545.


Residential and Ground Economy surcharges also see incremental increases.

The new dynamic residential delivery charge model for enterprise shippers retains the same structure as 2024 but with higher per-package amounts across several peaking factor tiers.

For more ways to prepare for the 2025 holiday rush, check out our guide on 7 Must-Do Tips to Prepare Fulfillment for Peak Season.

Why It Matters

Costs rise significantly during the holiday rush, with some oversize and handling fees up more than 20% over last year.


The dynamic residential surcharge can sharply increase total shipping costs for large-volume residential shippers.


Early planning is critical for budgeting, pricing, and fulfillment strategies.

Plan Now to Offset Higher Surcharges

FedEx’s 2025 peak season surcharges will touch almost every shipper’s budget. Don’t wait until November—start preparing today with 7 Must-Do Tips to Prepare Fulfillment for Peak Season and How to Handle Demand Fulfillment. Putting a plan in place now can lock in lower costs, prevent delays, and keep orders moving through the busiest weeks of the year.

How 3PL Center Helps Navigate Peak Surcharges

At 3PL Center, we help customers manage and reduce the impact of peak surcharges by:

Rate Shopping: Our WMS compares FedEx, UPS, and USPS rates for every order.


Discounted Carrier Rates: We leverage high-volume contracts to secure better pricing.


Multiple Warehouse Locations for Fulfillment: Shorter shipping distances reduce exposure to peak surcharges.


Oversized Expertise: We package and route shipments to meet carrier requirements, avoiding unnecessary penalties.

Preparing for the 2025 Peak Season

Peak-season shipping costs in 2025 are climbing again, and FedEx’s updated demand surcharges mean shippers will need to be more strategic than ever. By planning ahead, adjusting fulfillment timing, and leveraging a logistics partner like 3PL Center, businesses can minimize the impact of these additional fees while keeping orders moving smoothly during the holiday rush.

Contact us today to learn how our nationwide network, discounted carrier rates, and advanced WMS can help you navigate peak season efficiently and cost-effectively.