{"id":62945,"date":"2026-05-22T13:20:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T20:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goglobalpost.com\/?p=62945"},"modified":"2026-05-22T15:03:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T22:03:37","slug":"hurricane-season-2026-what-globalpost-is-doing-to-protect-your-shipments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goglobalpost.com\/blog\/hurricane-season-2026-what-globalpost-is-doing-to-protect-your-shipments\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane season 2026: What GlobalPost is doing to protect your shipments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hurricane season runs June through November, and for ecommerce businesses shipping to the Gulf Coast, the Southeast, or anywhere along the Atlantic Seaboard, it’s worth knowing what to expect\u2014and how your carriers are prepared.<\/p>\n\n

According to NOAA’s May 2026 seasonal outlook<\/a>, forecasters are predicting a below-normal Atlantic hurricane season\u2014with eight to 14 named storms, three to six hurricanes, and one to three major hurricanes (Category 3 or higher). Forecasters expect a developing El Ni\u00f1o pattern to suppress tropical activity this year. But as forecasters are quick to note, a below-normal season doesn’t mean a low-risk one. It only takes one storm making landfall to make a season impactful.<\/p>\n\n

Here’s how GlobalPost<\/a> approaches hurricane season\u2014from preparation through recovery.<\/p>\n\n

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How far in advance do you begin preparing for hurricane season, and what does that preparation look like operationally?<\/h2>\n\n

GlobalPost starts planning well before hurricane season, reviewing routes, updating contingency plans, and coordinating with suppliers and facilities. Their flexible network and supplier relationships allow them to adjust routes proactively to keep packages moving and minimize delays.<\/p>\n\n

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When a hurricane hits a region, how do you communicate service disruptions and estimated recovery timelines to shippers and their customers?<\/h2>\n\n

GlobalPost maintains a dedicated GlobalPost Service Updates page<\/a> that serves as a comprehensive hub\u2014not just for hurricane-related alerts, but for global shipping updates including international customs delays, regional weather events, and geopolitical disruptions worldwide. In addition to this public resource, GlobalPost provides proactive email notifications and real-time tracking milestones to keep merchants and customers aligned.<\/p>\n\n

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What options do merchants have for rerouting or holding packages when a storm is approaching a delivery area?<\/h2>\n\n

Because GlobalPost sits at the intersection of various transit points, they can often divert high volumes to alternate processing centers outside a storm’s path. Their supplier network and flexible routing options help keep packages moving safely and minimize interruptions.<\/p>\n\n

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How do you handle packages that are already in transit when a hurricane makes landfall?<\/h2>\n\n

Packages in affected facilities are secured until it’s safe to resume processing. Where possible, GlobalPost uses its network to reroute shipments around the disruption to reduce delays and keep deliveries on track.<\/p>\n\n

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