Sagawa Express announced on the 2nd that it will raise its base parcel delivery rates by an average of about 13.8% in January next year. This will be the first rate increase since April 2024. The company cited rising costs for materials and labor, as well as the need for continued investment in improving transport efficiency to address labor shortages. For shipments from the Kanto region to Kansai, the "60 size" package, with total length, width and height of 60 centimeters and weight of up to 2 kilograms, will rise from the current 1,040 yen to 1,060 yen, while the largest "260 size" package, with a total of 260 centimeters and weight of up to 50 kilograms, will increase from 8,420 yen to 10,100 yen.
SG Holdings Co., Ltd.Sagawa Express (SG Holdings) raises base parcel delivery rates by an average 13.8% in January, its first hike since April 2024, citing higher material and labor costs.
