Effective March 15, 2026, UPS will implement a $1.50 per lb. surge fee on shipments between the United States and Israel in both directions for services including UPS Worldwide Express, Worldwide Express Saver, Worldwide Express Plus, Worldwide Expedited, Worldwide Saver Pallet, and Express Freight Time of Day. The fee will apply based on the shipment’s billable weight, be subject to the Fuel Surcharge, and remain in effect until further notice.
UPS has introduced a new surge fee targeting shipments between the United States and Israel, reflecting continued volatility and capacity constraints affecting transportation into the region. The surcharge applies across several international express and freight services and is calculated based on billable shipment weight, signaling potential cost pressure for shippers relying on premium international services. This change follows similar regional surcharges and indicates UPS is actively adjusting pricing to manage operational risk and network costs in affected markets.
Shippers moving parcels or freight between the U.S. and Israel should expect higher transportation costs due to the $1.50 per lb surge fee, particularly for heavier shipments. Companies with significant trade lanes in this corridor may need to reassess routing strategies, service selection, or pricing models to mitigate cost increases.
💡 $1.50 per lb surge fee on shipments between the U.S. and Israel in both directions
💡 Applies to UPS Worldwide Express, Express Saver, Express Plus, Expedited, Worldwide Saver Pallet, and Express Freight Time of Day services
💡 Fee effective March 15, 2026 and remains in effect until further notice
💡 Surge fee applies based on billable weight and is subject to fuel surcharges surge-fee-us-en_Update 3_12_26
