General Rate Increase
Effective December 30, 2019, Dicom will apply a rate increase of an average of 4.1% to Parcel and Freight rates. The increase will affect all minimum base rates and additional per pound rates, as well as select changes to fees and surcharges.
Some notable changes for 2020 include:
| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Area Surcharge | $3.05 per shipment | $3.25 per shipment |
| Ontario Surcharge | 0.5% of invoice amount |
No longer applicable |
| Manual Shipping | $2.15 per shipment | $3.25 per shipment |
| Shipment Containing More Than 4 PCS | $1.15 per piece | $1.95 per piece |
| Non-Conveyable | $12.20 per piece |
$12.45 per piece |
The new fees and surcharges will be available under the useful documents section for both Parcel and Freight by December 1, 2019.
New surcharges for 2020 will be marked with a *
In order to offer a competitive advantage and simplify your shipping needs, Dicom continues to
integrate with GLS to enhance our coverage and service offerings in the effort to provide the
highest quality of transportation services.