From rising surcharges to customs changes and the latest USPS rate hike, it’s a critical time to take a fresh look at your parcel shipping strategy. This is especially true if you’re in the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space or rely on small, lightweight package delivery. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates across USPS, FedEx, UPS, and DHL, and why Q3 and Q4 could bring opportunities to improve cost and service if you're ready to reassess.

 

 

Peak shipping season is one of the busiest times of year for global freight, and it is already underway. Running from late July through October for ocean freight and continuing into November for air freight and e-commerce, this period is driven by back-to-school demand, holiday order fulfillment, and year-end inventory planning. In 2025, shippers are already experiencing early signs of market pressure. Congestion at ports, limited truck availability, and warehousing delays are creating added complexity. Ongoing changes to global trade policy and tariffs are also contributing to uncertainty around pricing and transit times.

 

 

If managing your freight feels like juggling too many systems, providers, and points of contact, you’re not alone. Today’s shippers need more than just transactional support. They need a partner who can streamline operations, solve problems fast, and think strategically. That’s where we come in.