Shipping before Christmas: What you need to know to send your packages on time.

Shipments on these dates will be different, transport agencies recommend shipping packages early this season because due to the current contingency, many people will choose to shop online, which will double the workload of the Postal Service and other carriers compared to last year, according to NPR.

You're still on time to plan and avoid inconveniences this holiday season.

Below we will share with you the best times to ship with the packages we have:

Depending on the contracted service, delivery can be made at the following times:

1. Courier: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The average delivery time is 3-4 business days.

2. FedEx: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 13:00 - 14:00 to 18:00 hrs.

The average delivery time is 3-4 business days.

3. RedPack: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 14:00 — 15:00 to 20:00 hrs. Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The average delivery time is 3-4 business days.

4. 99 minutes: Monday to Friday 9:00 - 19:00 hrs.

The average delivery time is 2-3 business days

5. Uber: The service is 24/7. Subject to driver availability and shipping range.

The average delivery time is 1 hour.

No deliveries or collections will be made from December 24 to 25 or from December 31 to January 1.

And now we're sharing tips to make sure your deliveries arrive on time.

1. Save as much time as possible in the packaging process for a more accessible delivery margin.
2. With WeShip you can automatically generate 1 to 100 guides at the same time with quotes in multiple packages on the same platform.
3. Don't send gifts the day before Christmas, it is very unlikely that they will arrive on time even if you pay for express shipping.
4. Put your packages in a sturdy box, even if the gift is wrapped in paper. In the same way, it uses additional materials to ensure that the gift has minimal space for movement throughout its journey.
5. The shipping address must be shown on the outside of the box (preferably in the longer part for easy reading) and not on the wrapped gift. Otherwise, there is a risk that the wrapping paper will tear, leaving the Postal Service without the shipping address.
6. Make sure the address is correct, avoid taking a long time for the package to arrive because the driver can't find the address. To do this, do not forget to indicate details such as the colony and also a telephone number and the name of the person receiving it.
7. If your package is fragile, declare it! If the product requires special treatment, it is important to declare it when shipping it and to include signs on the packaging. There is no need for your product to arrive on time but in poor condition.
   

Already taking into account the schedules of the packages and how to avoid the most common errors when sending your packages, your shipments for these December dates may arrive on time and in good condition.

Do not hesitate to contact us for advice and to comply with all the points we mentioned!

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