5 Products to Order Before the Holiday Shipping Rush

Whether you’re staging pallets for a distribution center, organizing baked-goods transport, or managing assembly-line parts, the right reusable container keeps operations moving during peak season.

As the holiday season approaches, most operations teams know what’s coming:

• Increased order volume
  
• Slower carrier lead times
  
• Supplier backorders
  
• Higher stress across the supply chain

If you’re still waiting weeks for containers to ship, your entire workflow can be thrown off. That’s why smart teams prepare early and rely on in-stock, reusable packaging that arrives fast and holds up under pressure.

At Solo Products, we stock hundreds of industrial containers that are ready to ship in 24 hours, so you can stay focused on fulfillment rather than follow-up calls.

Here are five of our most in-demand products to lock in before peak season hits full swing.

1. Collapsible Bulk Bins

Perfect for warehouse overflow, harvest season, or staging large orders.

• Available in multiple footprints and drop-door styles
• Stackable when full, collapsible when empty
• Ideal for e-commerce fulfillment, manufacturing, and food handling

2. Plastic Gaylord-Style Boxes

A smart alternative to cardboard Gaylords, these are built to last — and ready for repeat use.

• Reinforced for durability
• Nestable, stackable, and returnable
• Great for palletized shipping, component kitting, and distribution centers

3. Bakery Trays & Ventilated Flats

From baked goods to produce, these trays keep product safe and airflow optimized.

• Food-grade material
• Consistent sizing for secure stacking
• Lightweight, ergonomic, and easy to clean

4. IBC Totes (Intermediate Bulk Containers)

For shipping liquids, semi-solids, or chemicals in bulk.

• Rugged, stackable design
• Optional valves and top caps
• Commonly used in food processing and industrial sectors

5. Attached-Lid Totes

A warehouse favorite during peak periods — these workhorses keep things moving between stations or locations.

• Secure lid stays attached
• Easy to label and track
• Stackable when full, nestable when empty

These totes aren’t just for peak season — see how libraries use attached lid totes to move smarter every day.

Why Timing Matters

Waiting until December to order your packaging is risky. Supply chains slow down, lead times increase, and competitor stock vanishes.

According to C.H. Robinson’s September 2025 Ocean Freight Market Update, carriers are reducing sailings and facing schedule disruptions across major trade lanes, making early container prep essential before the Q4 shipping rush.

For the bigger picture on container strategy, see why bulk containers are essential for smart operations.

At Solo, we do things differently:

• 400+ SKUs stocked and ready to go
• Most orders ship within 24 hours
• Responsive support when you need help fast

We’ve supported food processors, automotive teams, warehouses, and agricultural co-ops through dozens of peak seasons, and we’re ready to help you finish the year strong.

Reliable containers prevent downtime and protect profit margins. With durable, reusable packaging, you’ll spend less time chasing shipments and more time fulfilling orders.

For over 20 years, Solo Products has helped manufacturers, bakeries, and distributors move faster with reusable packaging built to last and ready to ship within 24 hours.