End of financial year sales events are generating significant parcel volume increases, testing carrier networks and providing early indicators of peak season readiness.
Volume Reports
Carrier Statistics
- Week-over-week increase: 35-45% across major carriers
- Peak day volumes: Approaching Black Friday levels
- Express service usage: Up 28% as consumers seek faster delivery
Category Performance
Top categories driving volume:
- Electronics and appliances
- Office furniture
- Fashion (winter clearance)
- Sporting goods
- Home improvement
Network Performance
Strengths
- Metro express services meeting SLAs
- Sortation capacity handling volume
- Tracking visibility performing well
Challenges
- Regional delivery times extended
- Driver capacity stretched in some markets
- Returns processing creating backlogs
Industry Observations
Carriers note:
- EOFY becoming meaningful secondary peak
- Planning processes improving with experience
- Technology investments paying off
- Staffing remains challenging
The event provides valuable operational insights ahead of the larger Q4 peak season.