{"id":4839,"date":"2024-11-01T19:26:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T19:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/?p=4839"},"modified":"2025-03-24T21:40:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T21:40:52","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-peak-season-surcharges-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-for-peak-season-surcharges-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prepare for Peak Season Surcharges in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4839\" class=\"elementor elementor-4839\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3850b6e elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3850b6e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wide\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-83ab93c\" data-id=\"83ab93c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3c6c50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d3c6c50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we approach the 2024 holiday shipping season, fashion and lifestyle brands should brace for what promises to be the most condensed peak season since 2019. With Thanksgiving falling on November 28, the window for order deliveries between Black Friday and Christmas is shorter, increasing the pressure on logistics and shipping operations. To ensure your brand is fully prepared, the Bergen Logistics team has outlined key updates and strategies to help you navigate the 2024 busy period efficiently.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4843 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peak-Season-Surcharges-in-2024.jpg\" alt=\"Peak Season Surcharges in 2024\" width=\"1130\" height=\"738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peak-Season-Surcharges-in-2024.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peak-Season-Surcharges-in-2024-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peak-Season-Surcharges-in-2024-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Peak-Season-Surcharges-in-2024-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/p><h3><b>2024 Carrier Demand Surcharges<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parcel carriers implement peak season surcharges, also known as demand surcharges, during high-volume shipping months from October to January. These surcharges help carriers cover fluctuating operational costs during the holiday season. In 2024, carriers like UPS, FedEx, USPS, and DHL have announced significant changes to their peak surcharges. Here\u2019s a brief breakdown:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ups.com\/assets\/resources\/webcontent\/en_US\/PeakDemandSurcharges_US.pdf\"><b>UPS<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Starting September 29, 2024, UPS will implement surcharges on bulky packages, with additional charges on Ground Residential, Air, and SurePost packages from October 27 to January 18, 2025.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedex.com\/en-us\/shipping\/rate-changes\/demand-surcharges.html\"><b>FedEx<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Surcharges begin on September 30, 2024, with fee hikes for packages requiring additional handling. From October 28 to January 19, 2025, residential demand surcharges will apply to various services.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/about.usps.com\/newsroom\/national-releases\/2024\/0905-usps-proposes-temporary-rate-changes-for-2024-holiday-shipping-season.htm\"><b>USPS<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Temporary rate increases of 4.9% to 6.4% are scheduled from October 6 to January 19, 2025.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mydhl.express.dhl\/us\/en\/ship\/surcharges\/demand-surcharge.html?mkt_tok=MDc4LUVSVC01MjIAAAGUwudA-b2kkD-K7kmhfvnWAvbflpPVMyeZBYReXYRgp0MaK36e7Wg8srEATM7CNtFRFdUC36IAb2xfo2NDFjWDIr_kH1jn4X79UIqQ3c4bId8OXiM\"><b>DHL<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Demand surcharges will be applied from September 15, 2024, to January 31, 2025, depending on shipment origin and destination.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding these surcharges will help your business to avoid unexpected costs and manage your logistics budget effectively during the peak season.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Sifted Parcel Data Analytics and Dashboards<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To assist you in tracking and managing peak season surcharges, Bergen Logistics has partnered with Sifted to provide a client-facing dashboard. This tool offers insights into parcel data, helping you optimize expenditures and monitor the impact of peak season surcharges from carriers like UPS and FedEx. We encourage you to review this dashboard to adjust your shipping strategy and ensure proper budgeting.<\/span><\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4835 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2314949509.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday Shipping Preparation Guidelines\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2314949509.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2314949509-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/shutterstock_2314949509-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p><h3><b>Strategies &amp; Planning for Peak\/Demand Surcharges<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning ahead can significantly reduce the financial burden of peak season surcharges. Here are a few key strategies to help your fashion brand minimize shipping costs:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Launch Early Shopping Campaigns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Stimulate pre-holiday buying to spread out shipping volume.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Extend Service Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Give your shipping schedules more flexibility by avoiding peak shipping periods.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Address Corrections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Focus on reducing controllable costs, such as address correction fees and third-party billing.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optimize Packaging<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Reduce package size to avoid additional handling and oversized package surcharges.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Stock Up on Supplies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Secure essential shipping materials early to avoid scarcity and price inflation.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><h3><b>Preparing for Success<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion and lifestyle brands face unique challenges during peak season. By staying informed about carrier surcharges, utilizing tools like the Sifted dashboard, and optimizing your 3PL shipping strategies, you can effectively reduce costs while ensuring timely and reliable deliveries for your customers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a Bergen Logistics client but not yet part of our Preferred Shippers Program, we encourage you to reach out to your account manager. Learn how we can help your business improve delivery times and enhance performance through better data analysis, management, and planning.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re a prospective client, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/bergenlogistics.com\/contact.php\">schedule a consultation with our business development team<\/a>. Let\u2019s grow together!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we approach the 2024 holiday shipping season, fashion and lifestyle brands should brace for what promises to be the most condensed peak season since 2019. With Thanksgiving falling on November 28, the window for order deliveries between Black Friday and Christmas is shorter, increasing the pressure on logistics and shipping operations. 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