UPS implemented a $0.64 per lb surge fee on shipments between the United States and the Middle East in both directions, effective March 8, 2026, until further notice. The surcharge applies to several international services including UPS Worldwide Express, Express Saver, Express Plus, Worldwide Expedited, Worldwide Saver Pallet, and Express Freight Time of Day. The fee is calculated based on billable shipment weight and is subject to the applicable fuel surcharge.
UPS has introduced a regional surge fee affecting shipments between the United States and several Middle East countries, reflecting ongoing operational challenges and demand volatility impacting transportation in the region. The surcharge applies across a broad set of international express and freight services and is calculated on billable shipment weight, increasing cost exposure for heavier shipments. This adjustment illustrates UPS’s continued use of targeted regional pricing measures to manage network capacity constraints and operational risks across sensitive global trade lanes.
Shippers moving parcels or freight between the U.S. and Middle East markets should expect incremental cost increases due to the $0.64 per lb surge fee, particularly for heavier shipments or high-volume trade lanes. Companies with significant exposure to these corridors may need to evaluate routing options, service selection, or pricing strategies to offset the added surcharge costs.
💡 $0.64 per lb surge fee on shipments between the U.S. and Middle East in both directions
💡 Applies to UPS Worldwide Express, Express Saver, Express Plus, Worldwide Expedited, Worldwide Saver Pallet, and Express Freight Time of Day services
💡 Effective March 8, 2026 and remains in effect until further notice
💡 Fee applies based on billable shipment weight and is subject to fuel surcharges
