# Peak Season Surcharge

### What is a peak season surcharge?

During high-volume periods — typically November and December — carriers significantly increase their operational capacity to handle the surge in parcel volumes. This requires temporary investments such as additional sorting facilities, extra staff, and additional vehicles.

To cover these costs, carriers apply a temporary surcharge per parcel during the peak season. This surcharge is passed on directly to merchants — Linkolis does not apply any margin on top of it.

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The peak season surcharge is a carrier requirement, not a Linkolis fee. We apply it as-is, at cost, with full transparency.
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### How much is the surcharge?

For the 2025–2026 peak season, Linkolis applies a flat surcharge of **€1.00 per parcel**, regardless of destination or delivery method.

| Period                          | Surcharge per parcel |
| ------------------------------- | -------------------- |
| November 15 – December 31, 2025 | **€1.00**            |

This surcharge applies to all shipments processed through Linkolis during this period.

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The surcharge is automatically added to all orders shipped between November 15 and December 31, 2025. It will appear as a separate line item on your monthly invoice.
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### Why €1.00 flat?

Rather than applying variable surcharges by carrier, destination, and delivery method — which can make invoices difficult to read — Linkolis applies a single flat rate of €1.00 per parcel for all shipments during the peak period.

This approach gives you:

* **Predictability** — one fixed amount, easy to factor into your margins
* **Simplicity** — no need to calculate different rates per carrier or destination
* **Transparency** — the surcharge appears clearly on your invoice

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### When does it apply?

The surcharge applies to every parcel **shipped** (not ordered) between November 15 and December 31, 2025. Orders created before November 15 but shipped after will include the surcharge.

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Orders shipped from January 1, 2026 onwards will no longer include the peak season surcharge.
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### Questions?

If you have any questions about the peak season surcharge or its impact on your invoices, contact us at <help@linkolis.com>.


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