As the dust settles on the 2023 peak shopping season, it's essential to examine the factors that drove logistics performance and shaped the industry landscape during this crucial period. From bustling ports to intricate supply chain networks, the holiday season, more often than not, serves as a litmus test for the efficiency and resilience of global logistics.
With this in mind, our media partner Parcel Monitor offers valuable insights into the key aspects of the 2023 peak season in their recent article. The analysis explores logistics performance in key markets, top shipping routes, and emerging trends that have transformed the e-commerce logistics landscape throughout the most recent season. Key highlights of the article include:
- Logistics performance was robust during the 2023 peak season, especially in Europe where parcel volumes rose by an impressive 43%, notably higher than the growth seen in both the Americas (36%) and Asia (38.8%)
- The DE-AT (Germany to Austria), CN-AU (China to Australia), and US-GB (United States to United Kingdom) routes stood out as some of the most popular and important trade corridors during the holiday season last year
- With more and more environmentally friendly e-commerce practices gaining prominence, many retailers prioritised reducing their carbon footprint during the latest peak season by using sustainable packaging materials.