#holiday-shipping
(18 articles)Mexico's Peak Season Cargo Theft Spikes 20-30% During Holiday Rush
Mexico's November to January peak season, driven by El Buen Fin, Christmas, and Día de Reyes shopping events, creates a structural spike in cargo theft risk. While retail sales reached a record MX$219
UPS Automates 4 More Facilities for Holiday Peak Season
United Parcel Service has brought four additional package sortation centers online with full automation capabilities, positioning itself for the demanding holiday shipping season. The newly automated
How Retailers Build Trust During Shipping Delays
The 2020 holiday season exposed critical vulnerabilities in U.S. parcel networks, with USPS, UPS, and FedEx all reporting unprecedented package volumes and capacity constraints. The root cause: surge
Australia Post expands air capacity by 20% ahead of holiday surge
Australia Post and Qantas Freight are taking delivery of three new Airbus A321 converted freighter aircraft to meet surging e-commerce demand during the critical Black Friday and Christmas shopping se
DHL Raises 2026 Profit Guidance on Strong Peak Season Outlook
DHL Group raised its 2026 profit guidance significantly, now expecting EBIT to exceed 7 billion euros ($7.8 billion) compared to the prior forecast of $7.3 billion. The upward revision reflects streng
Diesel Surge 70% YoY Threatens Trucking Capacity Ahead of Peak
Diesel prices have surged 70.7% year-over-year to $6.18 per gallon, driven largely by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and shipping lane disruptions. This dramatic increase is compressing carr
DHL Express Releases Holiday Shipping Guide for Peak Season
DHL Express has published a holiday shipping guide to assist customers with seasonal shipment planning during the peak holiday period. The guide addresses typical capacity and timing considerations th
UPS and FedEx Aircraft Groundings Threaten Holiday Shipping
UPS and FedEx are operating with reduced air freight capacity due to grounded aircraft, raising questions about their ability to handle holiday shipping demand. This development comes during the criti
USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines: Plan Ahead for Peak Season
The U.S. Postal Service has published its official holiday shipping recommendations, providing guidance on critical cutoff dates for various shipping methods during the peak retail season. This season
China Port Congestion Threatens Golden Week Shipping
Chinese ports are experiencing significant congestion pressures ahead of and during the Golden Week holiday period, creating a bottleneck that threatens container shipping schedules across the region.
UPS Hikes Holiday Surcharges for 2026 Amid 24% Q4 Volume Jump
UPS is implementing elevated surcharges for the 2026 holiday season, effective as early as September 27, as the carrier braces for a substantial 24% increase in U.S. parcel volume from Q3 to Q4. This
USPS Plans 6% Peak Season Surcharge for Holiday Parcels
The U.S. Postal Service has announced a 6% peak season surcharge on domestic parcel services, Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select, effective October 4 through Jan
Carriers Tighten Q4 Capacity as Holiday Demand Peaks
As fourth-quarter peak season approaches, carriers are implementing stringent capacity management protocols to balance surging holiday demand against persistent driver shortages and equipment constrai
Holiday Season Shipping Guide: Prepare for Peak Demand
DHL has released guidance specifically addressing the operational challenges that arise during the holiday shipping season, a critical period when e-commerce and retail demand typically peaks. This gu
FedEx Raises Holiday Shipping Fees With New Demand Surcharges
FedEx has announced holiday shipping fee increases and introduced new demand surcharges across its U.S. network, a move that reflects intensifying cost pressures during peak season demand periods. Thi
FedEx Raises Holiday Shipping Fees With New Demand Surcharges
FedEx has announced increased holiday shipping fees and introduced new demand surcharges across its U.S. network, directly impacting the cost structure for e-commerce and retail logistics operations d
Amazon 2026 Holiday Fees: Peak Season Pricing Impact
Amazon has announced its fulfillment fee structure for the 2026 holiday season, effective October 15, with the company maintaining its existing 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge during the peak period
FedEx Returns Full MD-11 Capacity Ahead of Peak Season
FedEx is systematically restoring its MD-11 cargo aircraft fleet to full operational capacity following a comprehensive grounding in November. CEO Raj Subramaniam announced that the carrier began rein