As 2009 approaches, we would like to express our sincere appreciation for your continued business. We'd also like to inform you of the changes in small package and less-than-truckload (LTL) freight rates that will take effect January 5, 2009.

UPS published rates will change as follows*: The average UPS Ground and UPS Standard to Canada rate increase and UPS Freight^® LTL General Rate Increase will be 5.9%. Air and International services will increase an average net 4.9% through a combination of a 6.9% increase in rates and a 2% reduction in the Air and International Fuel Surcharge index.

Updated rate and service information will be available at ups.com/rates