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FedEx, UPS prepare for holiday rush

Monday, November 19, 2012

The revolutionary impact of the Internet on retail sales is underscored by the volume of holiday shipments U.S. couriers FedEx and UPS plan to deliver. FedEx recently announced that it anticipates its busiest day in history on Dec. 10, when it moves a projected 19 million shipments through its express, ground and freight networks. The estimated volume represents a 10 percent increase from its busiest day last year and is driven by consumers purchasing gifts online.&nb...

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