Sales don't stop.
But warehouses, carriers, and customers all behave differently.
I've seen many cross-border sellers lose momentum after Christmas.
Not because demand drops.
But because logistics planning doesn't switch gears fast enough.
Here's what actually matters after December 25.
Christmas is about delivery deadlines.
Boxing Day is about volume + returns + speed at the same time.
Orders spike again.
Returns start coming back.
Carriers adjust capacity.
If you treat Boxing Day like “normal Q1,” you fall behind.
Boxing Day buyers are different.
They are:
Price-sensitive | Ready to buy immediately | Less patient with delays
I've seen stores jump 30–50% in daily orders overnight.
Logistics priority: fulfillment speed over perfection.
That means:
Pre-packing fast-moving SKUs | Buffer inventory in key warehouses | Auto-sync orders to avoid manual delays
Most sellers underestimate this.
After Boxing Day:
Size issues appear | Gift returns increase | Impulse purchases bounce back
If returns aren't planned, they clog your warehouse.
Logistics priority: clear return routing.
That means:
Decide return destinations in advance | Separate resale vs non-resale items | Update return instructions clearly
Many sellers assume carriers relax after Christmas.
They don't.
Carriers rebalance routes.
Some lines slow down.
Others raise surcharges quietly.
Logistics priority: shipping line stability.
I always recommend:
Locking shipping rates early | Avoiding experimental routes | Using proven DDP lines for EU & US
Boxing Day drains inventory unevenly.
One SKU sells out.
Another sits untouched.
If inventory sync lags, overselling happens fast.
Logistics priority: real-time inventory updates.
This includes:
Warehouse-level stock sync | SKU-level alerts | Fast restock decisions
Discount buyers still leave reviews.
Poor packaging = low ratings.
Low ratings = weak January sales.
Logistics priority: consistent packaging, not fancy packaging.
Focus on:
Secure packing | Clean branding | Correct labeling
Last year, a Shopify seller told me:
“We survived Christmas. Boxing Day killed us.”
Why?
They didn't:
Pre-plan returns | Adjust shipping lines | Increase warehouse labor
Orders piled up.
Reviews dropped.
Ad performance followed.
Christmas was fine.
Boxing Day exposed the gaps.
Before December 25, I always recommend:
Confirm Boxing Day carrier capacity | Prepare return workflows | Freeze key shipping prices if possible | Sync inventory twice daily | Prioritize fulfillment speed over customization
Q: Is Boxing Day busier than Christmas for logistics?
In many cases, yes. Order volume rebounds fast while returns start simultaneously.
Q: Should I pause ads if fulfillment is slow?
Yes. Selling faster than you can ship damages reviews and rankings.
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Boxing Day logistics priorities are not optional.
They decide whether Q4 ends strong or spills into chaos.
If Christmas is about meeting deadlines,
Boxing Day is about control.
And control always starts in logistics.
Boxing Day logistics priorities
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