{"id":1480,"date":"2020-08-13T05:11:08","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T05:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2025-11-07T07:45:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T15:45:53","slug":"understanding-peak-season-surcharges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.easyhaul.com\/blog\/2020\/08\/13\/understanding-peak-season-surcharges\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Peak Season Surcharges"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you\u2019re shipping a vehicle, there are a lot of things that you can do to minimize transport time and expenses, like picking a <\/span>reliable shipping company<\/span><\/a>. There are a few things that are out of your control, like peak season surcharges (PSS). During high-volume times like holidays, shipping rates can increase and so can the time it takes for your vehicle to reach its destination. There are some ways to mitigate the effect of PSS.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are peak season surcharges<\/b><\/h2>\n

Peak season surcharge is an additional variable fee applied by carriers during peak seasons. These surcharges cover increased operational costs when demand is high because freight forwarders and supply chains are working at full capacity. Ocean freight surcharges are included in your standard <\/span>shipping quote<\/span><\/a>, where <\/span>EasyHaul<\/b><\/a> includes both ground shipping costs and the price for ocean freight.<\/span><\/p>\n

A lot of people confuse general rate increases (<\/span>GRI<\/b>) with peak season surcharges (<\/span>PSS<\/b>). The difference between them is when they can affect your <\/span>shipping quote<\/span><\/a>. PSS adjustments relate only to peak season, while the GRI is an overall cost increase in shipping rates that doesn\u2019t depend on the time of the year. Both of them can\u2019t be applied at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

When do peak seasons happen?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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They can happen during any time of the year, regardless of the country you\u2019re shipping to. The industry sees the highest demand for transportation between summer and early autumn since people are more focused on shopping in summer than in any other season. With increased commerce during sales like Black Friday and Cyber Monday along with major holidays such as Christmas, shipping rates tend to be higher due to more volume. The demand for international shipping also increases during Chinese New Year celebrations, which are held for a week in February.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to avoid peak season surcharges during international shipping<\/b><\/h2>\n

Peak season surcharges should be paid before the <\/span>port-to-port<\/span><\/a> leg. Though you can\u2019t ever avoid getting charged for peak season shipping, there are a few ways to minimize PSS impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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To <\/span>save money on international freight<\/span><\/a>, follow these simple steps:<\/span><\/p>\n