Peak Season Exposes Weak Logistics Terms
Holiday volume stresses carriers and fulfillment partners, and contract terms that looked fine in quieter months can become expensive or unreliable. Negotiating now protects margin and service through December 11 and beyond. This builds on the logistics partner vetting content discussed elsewhere in this publication.
Terms Worth Negotiating
Surcharges and peak fees. Ask for clarity on peak-season surcharges, fuel adjustments, and accessorial fees, and negotiate caps where possible.
Capacity commitments. Secure guaranteed capacity or priority handling for your volume forecast, with clear remedies if the provider falls short.
Service levels. Define transit times, damage and loss rates, and response times, with credits for misses.
Compliance handling. Confirm the provider can handle hemp shipments, documentation, and state restrictions, and who bears responsibility for rejected loads.
Flexibility. Include provisions to adjust volume or exit if December 11 changes your shipping patterns.
Build in Contingency
Qualify at least one backup carrier or fulfillment partner so a failure does not halt shipments.
Review Performance
- Track on-time delivery and damage rates weekly during peak
- Hold regular check-ins with account managers
- Document issues to support credit claims
Low Gravity Hemp coordinates compliant shipping across its network. Contact us to talk through your peak-season logistics.
