FedEx will raise the cost of shipping packages in January 2026, the delivery and transportion service has announced. The exact rate increases will vary, but the standard list rates for US package shipping will go up by 5.9%, in addition to a handful of ...

The deadline to ship goods and make sure they get to their destination before Christmas at a regular rate is Tuesday. So, if you're planning to ship a loved one a package, act fast. The post office, UPS and FedEx have Dec. 15 as the last day to pay regular ...

Scale-based cost advantages also arise for FedEx due to immense network processing scale and substantial package density, which create lower marginal costs than a potential new entrant. Amazon’s expanding parcel delivery capabilities can’t be ignored, but its actions thus far don’t warrant a change to FedEx’s narrow moat rating.

Consumers are spending more money on things to do — concerts, eating out, travel — and less on stuff, like clothes and furniture. That has put some pressure on the people who ship and deliver all that stuff, especially FedEx. The company is dealing ...