Shipping Opportunities During Lunar New Year

As Lunar New Year begins, many North American businesses brace for international slowdowns. Factory closures, labor migration, and port congestion across Asia can ripple through supply chains for weeks.

Lunar New Year is Asia’s largest annual manufacturing shutdown.

Production slows or pauses, ports become congested, and carriers adjust their rates based on capacity.

If you rely on suppliers in China, Vietnam, Korea, or other parts of Asia, the effects can hit weeks before the official holiday and linger well into March.

That’s why planning matters. You can read the entire press release here!

Where the Opportunity Is

While international freight might tighten, North American lanes remain active.

In fact, during this period we were able to lower rates on key domestic and cross-border routes, including:

• Fort Mill, SC to Baileyton, AL from $192 to $132 USD
• Orlando, FL to Wilmington, NC from $192 to $150 USD
• Londonderry, NH to Toronto, ON from $266 to $222 USD
• Niagara Falls, NY to Atlanta, GA from $224 to $188 USD
• Saint Louis, MO to Oxford, MS from $210 to $139 USD

These rate reductions show how businesses can offset international delays by using regional distribution strategies, shifting inventory domestically, or strengthening cross-border supply chains between Canada and the U.S.

As one of our co-founders and CEO Eric Beckwitt explains in the release:

“While Lunar New Year brings predictable hurdles for Asia-origin freight, it also creates opportunities to strengthen North American supply chain resilience.”

How Freightera Supports Shippers During Disruptions

During volatile periods in the shipping industry, clarity matters.

Here’s what you can expect from our platform right now:

Instant quotes in seconds for LTL, FTL, flatbed, and rail/intermodal shipments across Canada, the US, and cross-border.

All-inclusive, transparent rates with no hidden fees, backed by our Rate Defense™ program.

Strong carrier relationships that help secure competitive pricing even when the market fluctuates.

24/7 online booking, tracking, and paperwork management.

Greener shipping options, including SmartWay-verified carriers and rail alternatives, when they fit your service needs.

Instead of waiting out international uncertainty, you can take practical steps now to stabilize your logistics operations.

Turn Disruption Into Strategy

Lunar New Year disruptions are predictable, and that means they’re manageable.

If your international freight faces delays, this is the moment to strengthen domestic lanes, diversify sourcing, or adjust regional distribution strategies across North America.

You don’t need to guess what rates look like when you can see them instantly.

Register for free and get your instant quote today at Freightera.

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