What is peak season ?

Peak season in transport refers to the period from Monday, November 25 to Wednesday, December 25, 2024, synonymous with high activity for logistics players. It is during this crucial period that Black Friday and holiday shopping is carried out, which can lead to tension in the flow of goods and delays for carriers.

Deadlines for shipping, by carrier

In order to guarantee delivery before December 24, here are the deadlines for shipping recommended by the main carriers.

Chronopost

• Metropolitan France: Saturday, December 21 (before the last collection).
• BENELUX: Thursday, December 19.
• Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Portugal: Wednesday, December 18.
• Other European countries: Tuesday, December 17.

Colissimo

• Metropolitan France: Friday, December 20 (before the last collection).

Delivengo

• European Union and United Kingdom: Saturday, December 14.
• Other destinations: Thursday, December 12.

FedEx et TNT

• Metropolitan France: Friday, December 20.
• International: allow 1 to 2 additional days due to potential delays.

Mondial Relay

• Metropolitan France: Friday, December 20.
• Temporary reduction in the length of time packages are kept in lockers: 5 days instead of 8.

UPS

• Please note that from December 21 to January 7, Express and Express Saver deliveries before 10:30 am will be made before 12 pm, deliveries before 12 pm will be made before 2 pm.
• Metropolitan France: for Standard, Standard to Access Point, Express, Express Saver and Expedited offers the deadline for submission is Friday, December 20.
• International: for Standard, Standard to Access Point and Expedited offers the deadline for submission is Thursday, December 19. For Express and Express Saver offers, the deadline for submission is Friday, December 20.

Our advice for a successful peak season

1. Adapt your delivery times
   Add an extra day to the usual delivery times to anticipate possible delays and avoid customer dissatisfaction.

2. Communicate on shipping deadlines
   Inform your customers of the purchase dates to be respected to guarantee receipt of packages before the holidays. This will reduce returns and moderate anxiety related to late delivery.

3. Automate your shipping processes
   Having to manage an unusual increase in your order volumes can be a challenge for your business. Automating your shipping process helps minimize errors, speed up order processing, and improve the overall efficiency of your logistics.