This time, it's FedEx Ground and Home Delivery rates that are going up. More: continued here
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Read More »FedEx to hike rates on Jan. 7
FedEx Corp. says it is raising its shipping rates for ground and home delivery services in January by an average of 4.9 percent. The shipping company said Friday the new rates will take effect Jan. 7. Its SmartPost rates also will go up. More: continued here
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