Carrier fees

Carrier fees refer to the charges that shipping carriers, such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS, impose for their services.

Carrier fees vary depending on the carrier, the shipping method, the package’s weight, and dimensions, and the destination. It’s essential for sellers to understand the fees associated with a particular carrier and shipping service before shipping their products, as these fees can have a significant impact on their costs. Carrier fees can include:

Freight charges

These are the costs associated with the actual transportation of the goods, such as trucking, rail, or air freight charges.

Fuel surcharges

Additional charges that are applied to account for fluctuating fuel costs.

Residential and delivery area surcharges

Additional charges that apply to shipments delivered to a residential address or to certain remote or rural areas.

Delivery Confirmation

Fees for tracking and confirmation of the delivery of a package.

Signature Confirmation

Fees for receiving a signature upon delivery

Insurance fees

Fees for insuring a package during transit.

Overweight and Oversize fees

Fees for shipping packages that exceed certain weight and size limits.

Hazardous Materials Handling Fees

Fees for handling and shipping packages that contain hazardous materials.