2024 Holiday International Shipping Deadlines

The holidays are just around the corner, which signals the start of the 2024 Peak Season! While this brings festive cheer and celebrations around the world, for merchants it can be a hectic time where demand surges, and along with it, so do customer expectations. To help you successfully navigate the 2024 holiday season, we’ve put together our guidance for international shipping deadlines so that you can ensure timely deliveries for your shoppers.

Below are the official international shipping DDP deadlines for Christmas and New Year’s Day shipments for our top origins and destinations. However, if past years have taught us anything, it’s to be prepared well in advance to avoid scrambling at the last minute. Encourage your customers to purchase early and opt for expedited shipping during the holiday rush.

We recommend using DDP over DDU shipping during the holidays for quicker arrivals. DDU shipments often face longer customs clearance times and demand extra diligence in compliance. With FlavorCloud, guaranteed DDP and compliance handling ensure no surprise costs or delays.

US Outbound

Canada Outbound

UK Outbound

Ireland Outbound

Netherlands Outbound

China Outbound

India Outbound

More Tips for Peak Season

Aside from being aware of peak shipping cutoff dates from FlavorCloud and other partners, there’s plenty more that goes into preparing for a smooth and profitable Peak Season, especially as it relates to the complexities of shipping internationally. To help position you for success this Q4, we’ve put together our top tips and tricks to support you during this busy time. By taking these steps, you’ll be well prepared to meet customer expectations and maximize your profits from international shoppers this Peak Season.