#holiday-season
(9 articles)U.S. Port Congestion Worsens as Holiday Season Approaches
Major U.S. ports are experiencing significant congestion ahead of the holiday shipping season, with 144 ships queuing at San Pedro Bay alone, 85 of which await unloading permission. Ports spanning fro
Technology prices may spike ahead of Christmas retail season
The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) has warned that technology product prices could rise significantly during the Christmas shopping season. This warning suggests supply chain con
Trump Trade War Reshapes U.S. Retail Supply Chains
Trump's escalating trade tensions are triggering strategic adjustments in U.S. retail supply chains as retailers accelerate holiday inventory purchases to avoid anticipated tariffs. This preemptive st
UPS Cuts Holiday Hiring to 7 Minutes Per Offer with 100k Jobs
UPS has optimized its seasonal hiring process to the point where qualified candidates can receive job offers in under 7 minutes, according to the article. The carrier is recruiting 100,000 workers to
Q4 Air Cargo Surges: Asia-North America Capacity Reaches Limits
Air cargo demand from Asia to North America is experiencing a notable surge heading into Q4, driven by holiday season shipping and year-end inventory replenishment. This increased demand coincides wit
Port Houston Container Traffic Rises as Steel Imports Soar 54%
Port Houston reported a 1% increase in container volumes for August 2026, reaching 373,756 TEUs, with loaded imports climbing 4% year over year to 176,016 TEUs. The standout performance came from stee
LA Port Hits Record 2.9M TEUs as Holiday Demand Drives Growth
The Port of Los Angeles achieved a historic milestone in the June-August 2026 period, processing 2.9 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), the strongest consecutive three-month stretch in its o
Peak Season Shipping: MSC's Optimization Guide for Q4
MSC has published operational guidance designed to help shippers and logistics providers prepare for peak seasonal demand, particularly relevant for the critical Q4 holiday shipping period. The articl
Retailers Lean Into Peak Season With Tighter Inventory Strategies
Retailers are preparing for peak season, traditionally the high-demand period spanning Q4 and early Q1, with noticeably reduced inventory levels across their networks. Deposco's observation signals a