As the holiday season approaches, PeriShip is calling on companies that ship perishable goods — including specialty foods, seafood, meats, produce, floral products, and pharmaceuticals — to begin peak-season preparations now to avoid costly delays, spoilage, and customer dissatisfaction.

The weeks surrounding major holidays consistently rank among the highest-volume shipping periods of the year, placing significant strain on carrier networks and last-mile delivery systems. For businesses shipping perishables, this surge in demand can mean longer transit times, greater exposure to winter weather disruptions, and increased risk of temperature excursions that compromise product quality and safety.

“Perishable shipping leaves almost no margin for error even in a normal week,” said Terry O’Connell, Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations at PeriShip. “During the holidays, when carrier networks are stretched thin, and weather becomes less predictable, shippers need a partner actively watching and managing their shipments so they can maintain focus on operations and customer relations.”

How PeriShip Helps Shippers Prepare

Since 2001, PeriShip has provided industry-specific logistics support for shippers of time-sensitive and perishable products. Ahead of peak season, PeriShip recommends — and provides — the following:

  1. Advance weather forecasting and predictive analytics. PeriShip’s in-house meteorology team tracks weather conditions along transit routes before shipments leave the facility, flagging storms, extreme cold, or other disruptions so shippers can adjust scheduling or routing in advance.

  2. Real-time, proactive shipment monitoring. Rather than passive tracking, PeriShip’s team monitors flight operations, transit hubs, and route performance around the clock, with morning and evening updates that flag shipments at risk of delay or exception.

  3. Expert intervention when issues arise. When a shipment deviates from plan — whether due to a routing delay, weather event, or handling issue — PeriShip’s specialists step in to identify solutions to aid in on-time delivery.

  4. Packaging and service guidance. PeriShip’s account managers and shipping partners help shippers select the right coolant, insulation, and packaging materials for their specific products and transit times and advise on service-level and carrier options as peak-season capacity tightens.

  5. Custom reporting and visibility. Through PeriShip’s customer portal, shippers get real-time status and reporting on every shipment, providing the visibility needed to see PeriShip’s actions taken and communications with customers and recipients during the busiest weeks of the year.

Why It Matters

Perishable shipping exceptions occur more often during the holidays and often lead to spoiled products, lost revenue, and damaged customer relationships. PeriShip proactively identifies and manages disruptions before they impact customers—helping protect product quality, strengthen brand reputation, and deliver an enhanced service experience when it matters most.

“The businesses that fare best during the holiday rush are the ones that treat peak season planning as a year-round discipline, not a last-minute scramble,” O’Connell added. “That’s exactly the role PeriShip plays for our customers — we’re watching their shipments so they don’t have to.”

About PeriShip

PeriShip is a leader in time-critical, last-minute shipping solutions that offer clients unparalleled expertise across diverse industries. The company provides clients with a dedicated support team with logistics expertise and customized information to make informed shipping choices. For time-sensitive shipping needs, PeriShip works to make the shipping experience as stress-free as possible and to exceed expectations as a collaborative partner in fulfilling customer requests.

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