The Importance of Preparing for Peak Season

The holiday rush might feel far away, but for businesses, preparation needs to start now. Between Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas, shipping volumes skyrocket. In fact, couriers report parcel volumes increase by more than 30% during the holiday peak compared to the rest of the year. Delays, higher costs, and increased customer expectations all become part of the challenge. Businesses that start planning early are the ones that can meet demand while keeping costs under control.

Tips for Preparing Your Business

Forecast and Plan Inventory
Review last year’s sales trends and anticipate which products will be in highest demand. Stocking up early ensures you don’t miss out on sales due to backorders or late shipments.

 

Optimize Your Shipping Options
Give your customers flexibility. Offering multiple delivery speeds, from economy to express, can be the difference between a sale and an abandoned cart. With ShipTime, you can compare real-time rates from Canada Post, UPS, FedEx, Purolator, DHL, and more all in one place, ensuring you always provide the best option. Provide these real-time rates to customers at checkout so they can decide which price they pay and speed.

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Automate Where Possible
Manual processes during peak season can lead to costly errors. ShipTime’s eCommerce integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Ecwid, and BigCommerce sync your orders automatically, cutting down time spent creating labels.

 

Protect Shipments with Insurance
With the surge in holiday shipping, the risk of lost or damaged packages increases. ShipTime offers discounted insurance rates up to 50% off with faster online claims resolution, usually within two weeks, so you can protect your bottom line.

 

Keep Customers Informed
Branded Tracking Pages let you keep your logo, website, and social links front and center while providing your customers real-time updates. This not only reduces the number of “Where’s my order?” questions but also helps maintain a professional customer experience during the busiest time of year.

How ShipTime Helps During Peak Season

ShipTime isn’t just about discounted rates, it’s about making sure your shipping process holds up under pressure.

  • Discounts vs standard courier rates to keep your costs manageable

  • Dynamic BYOR to automatically select the best rate when combining your own courier accounts with ShipTime’s discounts

  • Heroic Support™ available extended hours during peak season to support you when demand spikes

  • Improved international shipping features for faster, stress-free shipping

 

 

Start Early, Ship Smarter

Peak season is make-or-break for many businesses, and the sooner you prepare, the smoother it will be. With ShipTime’s powerful tools, discounted rates, and dedicated Heroic Support™, you can confidently handle the surge in shipments while keeping your customers happy.

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About ShipTime:

Ship Smarter – with ShipTime, we are a true partner beyond just discounted rates. We provide a best in class platform packed with features and backed by our legendary Heroic Support™ team.

 

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