Your Peak Season Handbook: Find the Right UPS^® Express Delivery During the Holidays

During the holiday shipping season, parcel shippers are doing their best to manage increased orders. It's a catch 22 situation, where increased profitability is possible but at the cost of high shipping volumes that can impact logistics efficiency.

Additionally, the surge in e-commerce orders places extra pressure on logistics networks, stretching resources and infrastructure to their limits. The logistical ballet of managing inventory, coordinating with carriers, and ensuring timely deliveries becomes even more intricate as shippers work to balance speed with quality.

Your Guide To Peak Season UPS^® Express Shipping

When packaging all this together, it simply means shippers have their work cut out for them during Peak Season. And that is why Worldwide Express is here to help. Download our Peak Season UPS Express Delivery Handbook to learn about your expedited shipping options and what you need to consider when choosing them. Here you will learn about UPS overnight package delivery, along with two- and three-day options and others and when you should use them this holiday season. Some of the solutions we review include:

UPS Next Day Air^® Early
UPS Next Day Air^®
UPS 3 Day Select^®

We also look at the variables you must consider when selecting UPS express package delivery, including:

Time sensitivity
Extra protection
Cost control
Risk management

Ready to tackle Peak Season with a partner with proven experience?

Worldwide Express is part of the largest non-retail authorized reseller of UPS in the
country. We help shippers just like you manage their parcel shipping operations for cost savings and greater efficiency. That includes helping you navigate the holiday shipping season and beyond!

Download our Peak Season Expedited Parcel Shipping Handbook today to learn how to optimize your holiday shipping. Also, visit our Holiday Shipping Hub 2024 for tips, tricks and carrier schedule updates.

If you are ready to speak to an expert, reach out for a free consultation today!

Bonus! Holiday Peak Season Shipping FAQ

1. How can I cut costs on parcel shipping during the holiday season?

To save on parcel shipping, try negotiating better rates with your carriers, use compact and lightweight packaging, and consolidate your shipments when you can. These tips can help you keep costs in check during Peak Season.

2. How can I avoid returns on parcel shipping during the holiday shipping season?

Prevent returns by making sure your product descriptions and photos are spot-on, doing thorough quality checks, and providing clear size and compatibility info. Offering various shipping options and a simple returns process can also help keep return challenges to a minimum.

3. How can I avoid delays on parcel shipping during Peak Season?

To steer clear of delays, plan ahead with extra inventory and staff, optimize your shipping routes using real-time data, and use tracking systems. Keep customers informed about delivery times and work closely with carriers to tackle Peak Season challenges.

4. How can a 3PL help me navigate parcel shipping during the holidays?

A 3PL can boost your capacity to handle more orders by utilizing their expertise and using advanced technology for smooth fulfillment. They can also leverage their carrier connections for better rates. Their flexible solutions make managing seasonal shipping much, much easier.