#peak-season-logistics
(13 articles)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
Early Peak Season Strains North American Produce Supply Chains
North American supply chains are experiencing accelerated seasonal demand earlier than historical norms, creating acute capacity constraints across cold storage, warehousing, and last-mile distributio
Rail Intermodal Surges 10.9% as Shippers Flee Rising Truck Rates
U.S. intermodal rail volumes grew 10.9% year-over-year for the week ending June 13, significantly outpacing carload growth of 2.8%, signaling a pronounced shift in modal economics. This acceleration r
Westbound Freight Costs Surge as Peak Season Demand Peaks
Westbound freight rates are climbing sharply as supply chain participants brace for the upcoming peak shipping season. This cost escalation reflects heightened demand for cargo capacity on major trade
July 4 Holiday Exposes Critical Supply Chain Gaps
Holiday periods like July 4 consistently expose structural vulnerabilities in supply chain networks across North America. The concentration of consumer demand, combined with reduced workforce availabi
Peak Season Logistics: Why Management Matters for Supply Chains
Peak selling seasons present significant operational challenges for global supply chains, requiring robust logistics management to handle demand surges, capacity constraints, and service delivery pres
Sherwin-Williams Boosts Peak Season Capacity Through Carrier Partnership
Sherwin-Williams has announced a partnership strategy designed to expand outbound transportation capacity during peak demand periods. This initiative reflects a broader industry trend of manufacturers
Sherwin-Williams, ITS Logistics Expand Peak Season Freight 11%
Sherwin-Williams and ITS Logistics have announced an 11% increase in peak season freight capacity for the 2025-2026 period, demonstrating confidence in demand recovery and seasonal growth in the build
Sherwin-Williams Taps ITS Logistics to Boost Peak Season Capacity
Sherwin-Williams has contracted with ITS Logistics to manage outbound shipments from its Nevada distribution center, a tactical move designed to address capacity bottlenecks during peak season operati
De Minimis Tariff Changes Force Peak Season Adaptation
The elimination or modification of the de minimis tariff exemption—which previously allowed packages under a certain value threshold to enter the U.S. duty-free—represents a structural shift in how e-
UPS Plane Crash Causes Package Delays Amid Holiday Rush
A UPS aircraft incident has triggered package delays across the carrier's network during the critical holiday shipping season. The crash has removed capacity from UPS's air operations, creating locali
Tech-Enabled Freight Partners Tackle Peak Season Bottlenecks
This article examines how technology-enabled freight partnerships are reshaping peak season logistics management, moving beyond traditional bottleneck constraints. Maersk highlights that digital solut