News / US parcel delivery firms geared up early for record e-commerce peak season

As US e-commerce logistics providers prepare for what is expected to be the strongest peak season since online purchasing entered the mainstream, shippers yet to organise capacity will be hard-pressed to guarantee deliveries for Christmas.

According to Craig Morris, chief information officer at DHL eCommerce Solutions Americas, the division has seen over 50% year-on-year growth in volumes, and he expects that to increase further.

“We expect to surge over 50% more during the busiest peak week.” he said. “We have a very ...