Extra fees for parcel shipping were the main contributor to higher-than-expected rates during the fourth quarter last year and rates are expected to rise again in 2026, according to a quarterly report from AFS Logistics and TD Cowen investment bank released on Wednesday. The ground parcel rate per package was up 34% above the 2018 baseline during the peak delivery season. The record high was driven by a combination of increased package volumes and accessorial charges, with the average surcharge assessed b ...