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19 posts tagged with “peak season”

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Air Cargo Weight Fell 5% in a Week: Use a Capacity-Release Clock Before Peak
Air CargoCapacity Planning

Air Cargo Weight Fell 5% in a Week: Use a Capacity-Release Clock Before Peak

A 5% weekly drop in air cargo chargeable weight is a signal to manage allotments more precisely—not abandon peak-season capacity. Build a capacity-release clock around lane demand, margin, and service risk.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 28, 2026 · 6 min read
USPS’s 6% Peak Increase: Building a Parcel Surcharge Calendar Before October 4
ParcelPeak Season

USPS’s 6% Peak Increase: Building a Parcel Surcharge Calendar Before October 4

The USPS 2026 peak increase begins October 4. Build a parcel surcharge calendar that models shipment-level exposure and carrier-switch thresholds.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 26, 2026 · 6 min read
The Early U.S. Container Import Surge Is Ending: Reset Purchase Orders Before Peak Season
Ocean FreightInventory Planning

The Early U.S. Container Import Surge Is Ending: Reset Purchase Orders Before Peak Season

The early U.S. container import surge is cooling. Learn how to reconcile purchase orders, inbound inventory, and sailing commitments before peak season.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Leaner Holiday Inventory Meets Rising Shipping Costs: A Peak-Season Readiness Test
Peak SeasonInventory Planning

Leaner Holiday Inventory Meets Rising Shipping Costs: A Peak-Season Readiness Test

A practical peak-season readiness test for retailers balancing lean holiday inventory, tighter freight capacity, higher rates, and customer promises.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsAugust 6, 2026 · 6 min read
Port of Los Angeles Imports Jump 26% While Exports Fall: The New Imbalance Behind Peak Season Planning
PortsOcean Freight

Port of Los Angeles Imports Jump 26% While Exports Fall: The New Imbalance Behind Peak Season Planning

Port of Los Angeles May volumes show imports rising 26% while exports fall 10%, creating a planning imbalance for peak season freight operations.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsJune 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Ocean Peak-Season Surcharges Are Returning Before Demand Looks Strong
Ocean FreightPeak Season

Ocean Peak-Season Surcharges Are Returning Before Demand Looks Strong

Ocean carriers are bringing back peak-season surcharges even as import demand remains uneven, creating budgeting and margin risk for freight forwarders.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsJune 6, 2026 · 7 min read
Ocean Contract Delays Signal a Muted Peak Season: How Shippers Should Manage Spot Exposure
Ocean FreightProcurement

Ocean Contract Delays Signal a Muted Peak Season: How Shippers Should Manage Spot Exposure

Ocean contract delays, blank sailings, and muted import demand are pushing shippers into a harder spot-market exposure decision ahead of peak season.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMay 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Sherwin-Williams’ Peak-Season Volume Boost Shows Why Outbound Logistics Needs Partner-Ready Execution
Peak SeasonShipper Strategy

Sherwin-Williams’ Peak-Season Volume Boost Shows Why Outbound Logistics Needs Partner-Ready Execution

Sherwin-Williams' outbound peak-season gains show why shipper networks need partner-ready execution workflows, not just better forecasts.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMay 27, 2026 · 6 min read
USPS Improved Peak Season, but the Performance Gaps Still Matter for Parcel Contingency Plans
ParcelUSPS

USPS Improved Peak Season, but the Performance Gaps Still Matter for Parcel Contingency Plans

USPS improved 2025 peak-season delivery performance, but missed service targets show why ecommerce shippers need parcel contingency rules before Q4.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMay 18, 2026 · 6 min read