Fox Business·2025-12-16 20:11Core Insights - The article discusses the approaching shipping deadlines for packages to arrive by Christmas, emphasizing the urgency for consumers to ship early to ensure timely delivery [1][2]. Shipping Carrier Updates - UPS has encouraged early shopping and shipping since September due to the expected surge in package volume during the holiday season [2]. - The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has increased its daily processing capacity at its largest facility in Los Angeles from 60 million to 88 million packages by adding over 600 new sorting machines [3][5]. - FedEx has outlined specific deadlines for various shipping options, with the last day for same-day delivery being December 24 and for overnight services being December 23 [8][9]. Specific Shipping Deadlines - UPS Deadlines: - Ground: Check online for specific deadlines based on location [5]. - 3 Day Select: December 19, 2025 [5]. - 2nd Day Air: December 22, 2025 [6]. - Next Day Air: December 23, 2025 [6]. - FedEx Deadlines: - SameDay: December 24 for same-day delivery options [8]. - Overnight services: December 23 [8]. - 2Day services: December 22 [9]. - Express Saver: December 19 [9]. - USPS Deadlines: - Ground Advantage: December 17 [12]. - First-Class Mail: December 17 [12]. - Priority Mail: December 18 [12]. - Priority Mail Express: December 20 [12]. - USPS Deadlines for Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories: - Ground Advantage: December 16 [13]. - First-Class Mail: December 17 [13].