The Peak Readiness Index 2026

The costs shippers can't see—and the plans they haven't tested

 

This reports takes a look at what survey data signals about industry readiness heading into Peak 2026.

 

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What logistics professionals told us about heading into Peak 2026
29
%

name shipping costs and surcharges their #1 peak concern.

67
%

have no tested response to a sudden carrier rate hike or capacity cut.

55
%

say their top concern has gotten worse since Peak 2025.

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What You'll Get

This report looks at four findings that stand out from surveying professionals across ecommerce, retail, marketplaces, 3PLs, and carriers, inluding:

  • The biggest worry is the number nobody can see
  • The untested plan is the industry's default plan
  • Your blind spot depends on who you are
  • Whatever the worry is, it got worst

You'll also find a 90-day Peak Readiness Plan that you can implement to ensure you are positioning yourself to win this peak season.
What keeps me up at night is whether all the things we've planned all year will match what customers actually want.
Ecommerce Shipper
When asked "what keeps you up at night?"

Why It Matters

Shippers heading into Peak 2026 aren't most worried about volume. They are worried about the numbers they can't see—and the backup plans they've never run.

Download the report today to review the findings and start your 90-day peak readiness plan.