Posted on 12/17/2020 4:40:55 AM PST by blam
Mail and parcel delivery during the holiday season is taxing U.S. carriers, according to data. An estimated six million packages are being left stranded daily as they await pickup, according to ShipMatrix, a software company that helps retailers and others track shipments. Another 2.5 million packages are being picked up but not being delivered on time.
CBS News.com reported FedEx, UPS, Amazon, U.S. Postal Service, and other shippers are all being slammed by the demand, heightened by on-line consumer activity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"Our entire industry is underwater because of the demand," said Satish Jindel, president of ShipMatrix, who added Friday likely will be the deadline for consumers to expect items to arrive by Christmas.
Some experts already have warned that packages not mailed yet will not reach their destination by Christmas using standard shipping.
The situation could slow the U.S. economy recovery from the pandemic.
Another industry source told CBS MoneyWatch the number of packages not being picked up daily is far exceeding those in past years.
FedEx and UPS declined to disclose how many packages were being delayed in transit, according to the report. A UPS spokesperson said 96% of shipments had arrived on time — but that figure does not include packages not picked up.
"This is one of the most successful peak holiday shipping seasons ever as we focus on maintaining a reliable delivery network that all of our customers can depend on," a UPS spokesman told CBS MoneyWatch in an emailed statement.
A FedEx spokesperson warned against believing the ShipMatrix data.
"Data provided by third-party consultants can vary widely based on the specific markets, customers and shipping lanes they choose for their analyses," the spokesperson said.
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“What!!?? The Election is November 3rd this year!!!!!????”
“No way!!!??? Christmas is December 25th this year!!!!????”
“Well, thank God nobody celebrates Easter anymore - that is all sorts of craziness with full moons after whatever and such.”
Do tell! (they aren’t for me)
Ever see planes, trains and automobiles?
Yes. I was on a plane at the time.
Instead of improved shipping times, things have gotten worse over the past year. AND, they are complaining about increased demand rather than finding a solution to it. I guess socialism is here.
Everything I have ordered in the last couple months take longer than advertised.
Have one item ordered last weekend and a tracking number was put on it Monday but there is no evidence it has left wherever that PO is.........
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