Veho beefs up parcel sorting capacity for peak season, future growth

Core Insights - Veho is expanding its parcel handling infrastructure significantly to prepare for the upcoming peak holiday shipping season, enhancing its delivery capabilities across the U.S. [1][2] Company Expansion - Veho has increased its parcel sorting capacity by over 50% in its top markets through facility expansions and partnerships with warehouse operators [2] - The company is launching over 10 new facilities with flexible staffing models to efficiently meet shippers' demands during the holiday season [3] Market Demand - The holiday shopping season is crucial for retailers, with e-commerce brands generating an average of 30% of their revenue during the four weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, coinciding with a 40% increase in delivery volume [3] - ShipMatrix estimates that 2.3 billion packages will be delivered in the U.S. during the peak season, a 5% increase from the previous year, driven by an extra shopping day [4] Operational Capacity - Veho has expanded its Philadelphia and Indianapolis regional hubs by 30,000 to 50,000 square feet each and opened a new 150,000 square-foot hub outside Atlanta [6] - The company is increasing throughput by 50% to 100% in several markets, including Newark, Hartford, Boston, Chicago, and others, by expanding its own facilities or partnering with third-party logistics providers [6] Volume Growth - Veho reported that its volume more than doubled in the first half of the year compared to the 2024 holiday peak season [5]