#peak-season
(83 articles)Seasonal Shipping Guide: Plan Around Lunar New Year & Peak Cycles
This article provides supply chain professionals with a comprehensive framework for understanding predictable seasonal fluctuations in ocean freight markets throughout the year. The content identifies
San Pedro Bay Ports Face Extended Peak Season Congestion
The Pacific Merchant Shipping Association reported that record cargo volumes in September extended the peak season at San Pedro Bay Ports, pushing up idle time for both rail and truck shipments. This
Freight Fraud Shifts to High-Value Targets Ahead of Peak Season
The freight industry faces a troubling paradox heading into its busiest quarter: reported cargo thefts fell sharply in Q2 2026, down roughly 25% year-over-year, yet overall losses more than doubled to
Amerijet 767 Damaged in Hard Landing: Freighter Shortage Drives Repair Decision
Amerijet International's decision to repair rather than scrap its damaged Boeing 767-300F freighter highlights an acute market reality: widebody cargo aircraft are so scarce that even 36-year-old airc
DHL Group Raises Peak Season Guidance on Strong Demand
DHL Group has raised its financial guidance for the upcoming peak season, signaling confidence in strong demand for logistics services. This upward revision reflects anticipated volume growth during t
Container Rates Mixed as Peak Season Winds Down, Tanker Rates Stable
Container shipping rates from Asia to the US remained elevated this week but showed mixed directional signals, with West Coast rates holding between 7,475 to 8,300 per FEU and East Coast rates between
Parcel Shipping Hits Record High: Peak Season Surcharges
The 2026 peak holiday shipping season arrives as the most expensive on record, with ground parcel rates climbing 5.8 percent year-over-year according to analysis from AFS Logistics and TD Cowen. UPS a
Houston Port Drayage Crisis: Rates Up 40% Amid Capacity Crunch
The US container logistics network is experiencing pronounced stress at major gateways, particularly Houston, where drayage capacity has become the primary constraint on cargo flows. Despite sustained
Contract Freight Rates Hit Recession Highs as Diesel Tops $6.50/gal
Freight market dynamics are shifting as contract rates reach their highest seasonally adjusted levels since the freight recession ended, signaling carrier capacity constraints despite softer overall d
LA Port Breaks 118-Year Record with 1M+ TEU September Surge
The Port of Los Angeles achieved an unprecedented milestone in September 2026, processing 1,042,652 TEUs, surpassing the previous monthly record by more than 20,000 units. This record was part of an e
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
78% of Retailers Ship Freight but Manage it Separately from Parcel
A comprehensive analysis of U.S. retail merchants by ShipStation reveals a critical structural gap in shipping operations: while 78% of retailers now handle less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipments
January Peak Crushes European Ecommerce Logistics with 11-Day Windows
European ecommerce logistics networks face an underestimated capacity crunch during January, contrary to industry assumptions that Q4 is the peak pressure period. The combination of Christmas product
Amazon Adds Two New China-to-US Air Freight Routes
Amazon has introduced two new air freight options connecting China to the United States: Air SMP and Economy Air services. These offerings are designed to accelerate inventory replenishment cycles and
Peak Season Extended by AI Demand Surge and Port Congestion Crisis
The intersection of surging artificial intelligence hardware demand and persistent port congestion is extending the traditional peak shipping season into unexpected territory. Rather than the typical
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
Trucking Jobs Turn Positive After 16 Months of Decline
The September Bureau of Labor Statistics employment report marked a significant inflection point for the trucking sector: truck transportation jobs exceeded year-ago levels for the first time in over
Freight Market Stabilizes: Load-to-Truck Ratios Ease Into Peak Season
The U.S. truckload market is experiencing a structural shift toward better balance and sustainability, according to Covenant Logistics Group CEO David Parker. Load-to-truck ratios moderated significan
Hapag-Lloyd Lifts 2026 Profit Forecast by $1B on Strong Peak Season
Hapag-Lloyd has significantly upgraded its 2026 financial outlook, raising full-year EBITDA guidance from $2.7-$3.7bn to $3.9-$4.4bn, representing an increase of over $1 billion at the midpoint. The c
K+N Bets Big on AI Cargo and Chinese Brands During Softening Peak
Kuehne + Nagel is signaling a more nuanced view of peak season performance, betting on emerging opportunities rather than traditional volume growth. While US retail spending remains solid, import dema
Asia-US Container Rates Hold at $9,600 Amid Peak Season Pressures
Container spot rates on the Asia-U.S. East Coast route remain elevated at approximately $9,600 per FEU, reflecting sustained shipper demand ahead of China's Golden Week holiday and Far East port conge
Houston Freight Market Tightens Rapidly: Rates Surge 37% in One Week
Houston's freight market has undergone a dramatic reversal, shifting from one of the loosest markets in the nation to the second-tightest among 135 FreightWaves SONAR-tracked markets in less than two
Airfreight Rates Remain Stable as Peak Season Approaches
Airfreight rates are maintaining stability as the global supply chain enters its busiest season, signaling a period of relative predictability for shippers despite historically volatile aviation logis
Carriers Outperform 2024 Despite Record Diesel Prices
The U.S. truckload market is showing genuine improvement compared to 2024, with spot rates climbing from $2.40 to $3.42 per mile and carriers running approximately $0.70 per mile ahead in net earnings
FedEx adds surcharges on US imports from Canada, Europe, China
FedEx has announced new demand surcharges on parcel imports into the United States originating from Canada, Europe, China, and other regions. These fees will take effect during peak season, a critical
Port Congestion Hits 4M TEUs as Peak Season Persists
Port congestion worldwide has reached critical levels, with backlogs approaching 4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), a significant indicator of systemic capacity strain across global mariti
Ocean Freight Rates Stay High as Peak Season Demand Persists
Contrary to historical market cycles, ocean freight rates are refusing to ease into the post-peak season, driven by sustained US import demand that remains approximately 10% above year-over-year level
Long Beach Port Forecasts Double-Digit Growth as Peak Season Extends
The Port of Long Beach is projecting double-digit growth in September cargo volumes as the traditionally seasonal peak shipping period extends well into the fall months. This extended surge reflects s
Trucking Market Shows First Growth in 42 Months, But Diesel Surge Erodes Gains
The U.S. trucking market is showing early signs of recovery after 42 consecutive months of year-over-year volume declines, with the Cass Freight Index reporting a 2.1% YoY increase in August 2024. How
Asian Port Congestion Forces Carriers to Reroute via Suez
Acute congestion at major Asian ports during peak shipping season is fundamentally reshaping carrier routing decisions, with ocean freight operators increasingly diverting vessels back through the Sue
Ocean Peak Season Defies Early End Expectations Through September
The ocean freight industry is experiencing a prolonged peak season that contradicts earlier industry predictions of an early decline. According to the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates
Port of L.A. Breaks 3-Month Record as Cargo Peak Extends
The Port of Los Angeles has achieved a three-month throughput record, indicating that the sustained peak in containerized cargo volumes is showing no signs of abating. This development reflects broade
September 2026 Could See Peak U.S. Import Volumes
Port Tracker's latest analysis indicates that September 2026 could represent the peak import month for U.S.-bound cargo, potentially exceeding volumes across all other months of the year. This forecas
Intra-Asia Peak Season Winds Down, What's Next for Shippers
The early peak season characterizing intra-Asia container trade is entering its final phase, signaling a transition in freight volumes and vessel utilization across the region's major trade corridors.
Container Rates Spike as Peak Season Meets Middle East Crisis
Container freight rates are experiencing significant upward pressure as seasonal peak demand collides with operational disruptions originating in the Middle East. This convergence of demand and supply
Transpacific Container Rates Spike as Late Peak Season Demand Surges
Container spot freight rates on key transpacific and Asia-Europe routes have diverged sharply this week, with late peak season demand triggering significant price increases to both US coasts. The Shan
DP World Express Ocean Freight Ahead of Peak Season
DP World has announced the launch of dedicated express ocean freight services timed for the approaching peak shipping season, signaling a strategic response to anticipated surge in cargo volumes and s
DP World Launches Express Ocean Freight Ahead of Peak Season
DP World has launched express ocean freight services in strategic preparation for the peak shipping season, signaling confidence in demand recovery and a competitive response to capacity pressures. Th
Gofo triples parcel capacity with Dallas automation hub
Gofo, a rapidly scaling parcel delivery startup founded in 2023, has inaugurated an expanded Dallas processing center that doubles its central U.S. capacity to 800,000 parcels per day. The facility fe
US Trucking Rates Hit 4-Year High; Shippers Urged to Lock In Capacity
RXO's latest market analysis reveals a critical tightening in US trucking capacity, with spot rates climbing to their highest levels in over four years during the second quarter. The 32.4% surge in pr
MSC Returns to Red Sea as Container Rates Hold Firm
Mediterranean Shipping Co. has resumed operations through the Red Sea, signaling cautious market recovery despite ongoing Houthi attacks on container vessels. This development marks a gradual normaliz
Truckload Spot Rates Surge 43% YoY, Pressuring Peak Season Costs
RXO's latest Curve Report reveals a dramatic acceleration in truckload spot rate inflation, with second-quarter rates climbing 32.4% year-over-year and Q3 rates reaching 43% above prior-year levels. T
2026 Freight Rates & Peak Season: Market Trends Ahead
Freightos' Head of Research Judah Levine provides forward-looking analysis on global freight rate dynamics entering 2026, examining how supply-demand fundamentals and external factors are reshaping pr
Transpacific Rates Surge $4K+ as China Cargo Rush Extends Peak
Transpacific container shipping rates have surged approximately $4,000 per 40ft container since late May, reaching $7,600 to the US West Coast and $9,000 to the East Coast, according to Freightos rese
Shared Truckload Model Cuts Costs 30-40% as FTL Rates Rise
Shared truckload, positioned as a hybrid between traditional full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) services, is gaining traction as carriers face elevated spot rates in 2026. Flock Freigh
BNSF Expands Phoenix-Dallas Rail Intermodal Service to Six Days Weekly
BNSF Railway has significantly expanded its intermodal rail service connecting the Phoenix metropolitan area with the Dallas-Fort Worth region, increasing operational frequency to six days per week. T
Maritime rates surge again as weather, geopolitics disrupt flows
Container shipping rates from China to North America have rebounded sharply in August after declining through July, with West Coast rates climbing $1,328 and East Coast rates rising $413 as of mid-Aug
Yang Ming's H1 2026 Rebound Signals Volatile Shipping Market Ahead
Taiwan-based Yang Ming Marine Transport delivered a substantial first-half 2026 earnings rebound, driven by three converging factors: tariff-driven cargo front-loading, an unusually strong early peak
Long Beach Port Records Second-Best July Amid Strong Consumer Demand
The Port of Long Beach achieved its second-busiest July in 115 years, processing 928,508 TEUs despite a slight 1.7% year-over-year decline. This counterintuitive result reflects a shift in trade compo