UPS just released its shipping rates for 2010 – increases across the board. See below:
“UPS (NYSE:UPS) today released new list rates for 2010, including an average increase of 4.9 percent for UPS Ground packages and an average net increase of 4.9 percent on all air express and U.S. origin international shipments.
The rate increase for air express and international shipments is based on a 6.9 percent increase in the base rate, less a 2 percent reduction in the air and international fuel surcharge index.
…The new rates take effect on Jan. 4, 2010.”