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During the holiday season, carriers add surcharges to cover the high demand on logistics networks. These fees typically start mid-October and can last until January, affecting businesses of all sizes. Common surcharges include additional handling fees, oversized package fees, and residential delivery charges.
Purpose of Surcharges
Carriers use holiday surcharges to offset the extra costs of handling higher shipping volumes, maintaining staffing, and ensuring delivery timelines.
Types of Fees
Look out for extra charges like:
Additional handling for certain package types
Oversize or large package fees
Residential delivery surcharges
Tips to Prepare
Minimize the impact by consolidating shipments, informing customers of potential surcharges, and exploring competitive carrier options.
Understanding and planning for these seasonal fees can help your business manage shipping costs and keep customers informed during the holiday rush.
To get a full breakdown of shipping surcharges you can expect from carriers this holiday season, read the full post on our blog.