{"id":27649,"date":"2021-09-30T14:43:13","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T14:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fwf.com\/?p=27649"},"modified":"2021-09-30T14:43:13","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T14:43:13","slug":"peak-shipping-season-more-active-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fwf.com\/peak-shipping-season-more-active-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Peak Shipping Season, More Active in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.- The logistics and transportation industry is constantly shifting. A few times a year, the international freight business experiences a larger volume of traffic than usual causing a variety of challenges for carriers and customers. This increase in traffic is referred to as peak shipping season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Peak Shipping Season<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

During this time of year, demand for shipping services and volume increase. Freight rates rise and transportation times lengthen. During peak season, it is important to strategically plan ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two different types of peak shipping seasons between August and February. The first peak shipping season (August \u2013 October) is due to an increased demand for consumer products involving holidays such as Thanksgiving, Black Friday and Christmas. The second peak shipping season (January \u2013 February) is a result of the Chinese New Year, affecting production operations for the largest exporter in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect for Peak Shipping Season 2021<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the pandemic, peak shipping season in 2021 is projected to be more active than last year. As a result, there will be continued tight capacity and extended transit times. Furthermore, there has been a higher demand for freight transportation as a result of the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effects of Peak Shipping Season <\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n