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Fee Transparency Report

UPS Fees Exposed — 2026

Complete breakdown of every fee UPS charges, including the hidden ones they don't advertise. Total estimated annual cost: $3,800+. Switch to Pirate Ship and save $950+/year.

Potential Savings

$950+/year

by switching from UPS ($3,800+/yr) to Pirate Ship (USPS/UPS commercial rates with no markup/yr)

Advertised Fees

Residential Surcharge

per package

$6.55

Fuel Surcharge (Ground)

per shipment

7.75%

Ground Shipping (5 lbs, Zone 5)

per package

$13.00

Next Day Air

per package

$58.00

Hidden Fees

Fees not prominently disclosed at signup

Address Correction Fee

per package

$18.00

Large Package Surcharge

per package

$110.00

Delivery Area Surcharge (Extended)

per package

$7.50

Peak/Demand Surcharge

per package

$4.00

Return Service Fee

per package

$3.25

UPS vs Pirate Ship — Cost Comparison

UPS

$3,800+

per year

Pirate Ship

USPS/UPS commercial rates with no markup

per year

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