For freight companies, this year’s peak will be weak


Source: freightwaves.com freightwaves.com

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Peak season, an annual event in the freight industry, serves as the most important season in the calendar for many transportation firms. Depending on mode, peak season kicks off at different points on the calendar, mostly based around the role in the supply chain that a freight provider plays in ensuring that retail goods are on the shelves for the holidays. Peak season by mode: Ocean container: July through September Trucking and rail intermodal: October through December 15th Parcel: Black Friday through December 24th With the peak season already completed in ocean freight, we can say with certainty that this...