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UPS Covid-19 Peak Surcharge

Cross Border eCommerce Logistics Jul 03, 2026
UPS Covid-19 Peak Surcharge

We are writing to you following our recent update on temporary measures resulting from the Novel Coronavirus. After careful consideration, in light of the increased demand for air cargo capacity and the increased costs to maintain service during this emergency situation, UPS has decided to implement a global temporary peak (capacity) surcharge.

From April 12, 2020 and until further notice, a temporary capacity surcharge will apply to shipments originating from India to anywhere in the world.

Specifically, the surcharge will only apply to the following services: UPS Worldwide Express Plus®, UPS Worldwide Express®, UPS Worldwide Express Saver®, UPS Worldwide Express Freight®, UPS Worldwide Express Freight® Midday and UPS Worldwide Expedited® shipments.

Peak Surcharges Imports

Applied to shipments from China Mainland or Hong Kong SAR to India[1]:

[1]In addition to existing rates, charges, surcharges and fees. The UPS Fuel Surcharge is calculated on the temporary peak surcharge.

Applied to international shipments from all origins (except China Mainland and Hong Kong SAR) to all destinations[2]:Exports

2 In addition to existing rates, charges, surcharges and fees. The UPS Fuel Surcharge is calculated also on the Temporary peak surcharge.

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