Deadlines start soon to ship holiday packages via USPS, FedEx and UPS

Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 12:00 AM

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – It’s not too late to get your gifts there in time for Christmas Day. These are the last-minute shipping vendor deadlines to get your presents under the tree in time.

After the chaotic holiday season in 2020, shipping companies took notice, hiring thousands of seasonal employees, introducing new machines and locations, and expanding their capacity. But holiday traffic remains high, and it’s still a good idea to keep cutoff dates in mind if you want your gifts to arrive before the big day.

If you’re sending mail through the United States Postal Service inside the U.S., Saturday, Dec. 16 marks the earliest deadline, the last chance to get it there by the big day without paying more.

The full article is available at ozarksfirst.com.

(Story by Christa Swanson, KTAL/KMSS, found at ozarksfirst.com)

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