FedEx plans to charge by size could shake up e-commerce

FedEx announced Friday that it would start charging for ground delivery by package size for all deliveries, including smaller items that it used to charge for by weight.

The move would directly affect light products requiring large packaging, such as toilet paper, sweaters and shoes, acccording to NBC News.

The new program is scheduled to begin at the start of the new year.

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