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Point to Point
November 15, 2023
Definition: A headache often associated with retail events like Cyber Monday, the holidays and Lunar New Year, peak season surcharges in freight shipping are fees that carriers impose during periods of high demand or increased shipping volumes. These surcharges are designed to help carriers manage capacity constraints, maintain service levels and cover additional costs associated with handling shipments during peak times.
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