ATLANTA, Ga. and PLANTATION, Fla.UPS and DHL Express have both released new published rates for 2014 this week.

UPS Ground, Air and International, and Air Freight rates within and between the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico will increase an average net of 4.9 percent, the company announced. Updated rate and service information will be posted on www.ups.com/rates. Customers can download the 2014 UPS Rate and Service Guide on Dec. 30, 2013, when the new rates take effect.

DHL Express, meanwhile, announced a 3.9% general average price increase for its U.S. account holders, effective January 2, 2014.