Holiday shipping deadlines: When to ship your gifts this year so they arrive on time
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Time is running out for you to ensure your shipped gifts arrive on time for such end-of-the-year celebrations as Christmas, Hannukah and Kwanza.Mail carriers say they’re more than prepared to handle the increased volume in deliveries — but only if you get postage on your packages and ship them quickly.With automation and AI-driven planning and upgrades, UPS said it’s able to predict demand and prevent disruptions for the holidays and beyond.At the United States Postal Service, planning to handle the influx of holiday packages takes place throughout the year, “and we are well prepared and ready to deliver for the American public,” Postmaster General David Steiner said in a statement.
In anticipation of the peak delivery season, the Postal Service increased daily processing from 60 million to 88 million packages by deploying more than 600 package sorters, hiring 14,000 seasonal workers, debuting new facilities and deploying 24,000 delivery vehicles.All mail carriers have expanded their operations in some ways in anticipation of the holiday rush.
Despite these investments, there are still deadlines they recommend you abide by so your gift arrives on time.Business Major retail chains and technology companies are offering new or updated artificial intelligence tools in time for the holiday shopping season.The Postal Service recommends the following send-by dates for expected delivery before Dec.
25 within the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.The deadlines for packages sent to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and U.S.territories: International destinations vary.
Parcels sent to Canada and Mexico have the following deadlines: Food Sip on seasonal cocktails at some of L.A.’s best holiday pop-up bars, including a classic Mexican American haunt in Sherman Oaks and a soulful seafood destination in downtown L.A.FedEx recommends the following shipping dates for its...