The New Shipping Challenges of 2025 In 2025, major U.S. carriers continue to adjust their rate structures: New Dimension Rounding Rule:  All package dimensions will be rounded up to the next whole inch, increasing the DIM weight. Fuel Surcharges:  Rising fuel price volatility makes fuel surcharges a permanent cost factor. Residential and Remote Area Fees (DAS/LPS):  More ZIP codes are being added to surcharge zones each year. These changes have raised small-business shipping

In e-commerce logistics, dimensional weight (DIM weight)  is one of the most overlooked yet critical factors affecting shipping costs....

The U.S. is set to end the de minimis exemption on August 29, 2025 , eliminating the duty- and tax-free entry of imports under $800....