Package delivery companies prepare for 'shipageddon'

Tuesday, December 1, 2020 ~ Updated 9:07 PM

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s expected more families will hold virtual celebrations this year instead of gathering in large groups to celebrate the holidays. And with fewer in-person gatherings, delivery services are preparing for what some are calling “shipageddon” — or Ship-a-thon, to use FedEx’s terminology.

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