{"id":91646,"date":"2020-12-14T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-14T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-get-ready-for-the-busiest-mailing-and-shipping-week\/"},"modified":"2020-12-14T11:03:38","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T15:03:38","slug":"preparese-para-la-semana-mas-agitada-para-el-correo-y-los-envios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/preparese-para-la-semana-mas-agitada-para-el-correo-y-los-envios\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the Busiest Mailing and Shipping Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 14, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0You&#8217;re very nearly there! It&#8217;s the last week to get those holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 14<\/span> \u2013 21 is expected to be the Postal Service&#8217;s busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg090bleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg090bleft\" title=\" \" border=\"0\" alt=\" \" align=\"middle\" imagelabel=\"General\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/645058\/USPS_Logo.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p>This has been an extraordinary year of unprecedented challenges given the COVID-19 pandemic \u2014 and the Postal Service is expecting significant increases in the volume of mail and packages. Sunday delivery has been expanded in select high package volume locations, and the agency already delivers packages on Sundays in most major cities. Mail carriers will also deliver Priority Mail Express packages for an additional fee on Christmas Day in <b>select<\/b> locations. <\/p>\n<p><b>Wrap it Up Without Leaving Home<br \/><\/b>If you prefer to handle shipping your gifts online, the Postal Service has you covered. You can easily ship that holiday gift, order free Priority Mail boxes, print shipping labels, purchase postage and even request free next-day Package Pickup from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=50339171&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usps.com%2F&amp;a=usps.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>usps.com<\/i><\/a> and our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=1557327258&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usps.com%2F&amp;a=Click-N-Ship\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>Click-N-Ship<\/i><\/a> feature. An added bonus is, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=50339171&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usps.com%2F&amp;a=usps.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>usps.com<\/i><\/a>\u00a0is always open.<\/p>\n<p><b>2020 Holiday Shipping Deadlines<br \/><\/b>The Postal Service recommends the following mailing and shipping deadlines for expected delivery by <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 25<\/span> to Air\/Army Post Office\/Fleet Post Office\/Diplomatic Post Office and domestic addresses*:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 15<\/span> \u2014 USPS Retail Ground service <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 18<\/span> \u2014 APO\/FPO\/DPO (<b>except ZIP Code 093<\/b>) USPS Priority Mail Express service <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 18<\/span> \u2014 First-Class Mail service (including greeting cards) <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 18<\/span> \u2014 First-class packages (up to 15.99 ounces) <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 19<\/span> \u2014 Priority Mail service <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 23<\/span> \u2014 Priority Mail Express* service<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 18<\/span> \u2014 <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> to\/from Continental U.S. First-Class Mail <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 19<\/span> \u2014 <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> to\/from Continental U.S. Priority Mail <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 21<\/span> \u2014 <span class=\"xn-location\">Alaska<\/span> to\/from Continental U.S. Priority Mail Express<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">Hawaii<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 15<\/span> \u2014 <span class=\"xn-location\">Hawaii<\/span> to\/from mainland Priority Mail and First-Class Mail <\/li>\n<li><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 21<\/span> \u2014 <span class=\"xn-location\">Hawaii<\/span> to\/from mainland Priority Mail Express<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Not a guarantee, unless otherwise noted. Dates are for estimated delivery before <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 25<\/span>. Actual delivery date may vary depending on origin, destination, Post Office acceptance date and time and other conditions. Some restrictions apply. For Priority Mail Express shipments mailed <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 22 through Dec. 25<\/span>, the money-back guarantee applies only if the shipment was not delivered, or delivery was not attempted, within two (2) business days.<\/p>\n<p><b>Important Reminders<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Mail and packages weighing more than 10 ounces and\/or measuring more than a half-inch thick and using stamps as postage cannot be dropped into a collection box or left for a carrier to pick up. Instead, take them to a retail associate at your local Post Office. This requirement does not apply to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=1557327258&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usps.com%2F&amp;a=Click-N-Ship\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>Click-N-Ship<\/i><\/a> customers. <\/li>\n<li>Certain items may have restrictions or prohibitions when it comes to sending through the mail. Please see the list of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=843681817&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fpe.usps.com%2Ftext%2Fpub52%2Fpub52c1_001.htm&amp;a=hazardous%2C+restricted+and+perishable+mail\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>h<\/i><i>azardous, restricted and perishable mail<\/i><\/a> or ask a Postal Service employee for more information on what can and can&#8217;t be sent through the mail. <\/li>\n<li>Battery-operated devices may turn on and make noise in transit. To prevent this, remove batteries from any battery-operated device, if possible, or make sure the device it turned off. Wrap and place the batteries next to the items in the package. Customers should include new batteries in the unopened, original manufacturer&#8217;s packaging if at all possible <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Additional Tips<br \/><\/b>The Postal Service also offers shipping tips in 10 video &#8220;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=1618365625&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fplaylist%3Flist%3DPL1NEtJgO49CVxEQebq6rvJkRE5UXeI2pM&amp;a=how+to\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>how to<\/i><\/a>&#8221; guides. Each video is less than three minutes long and shows how to address packages, ship packages and pack a box so items arrive safely. <\/p>\n<p>Additional news and information, including all domestic, international and military mailing, and shipping deadlines, can be found at the Postal Service Holiday Newsroom: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=1658064157&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.usps.com%2Fholidaynews%2F&amp;a=usps.com%2Fholidaynews\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>usps.com\/holidaynews<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.<\/p>\n<p><b>Please Note:<\/b> For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=4223975058&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fabout.usps.com%2Fnews%2Fwelcome.htm&amp;a=USPS+Newsroom\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>USPS Newsroom<\/i><\/a>. 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Subscribe to the USPS <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=2407613579&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2Fuspstv%2Fcustom&amp;a=YouTube+Channel\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>YouTube Channel<\/i><\/a>, like us on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=303830417&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fusps&amp;a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>Facebook<\/i><\/a> and enjoy our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=1845251582&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uspsblog.com%2F&amp;a=Postal+Posts+blog\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>Postal Posts blog<\/i><\/a>. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=1318320017&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ffacts.usps.com%2F&amp;a=facts.usps.com\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>facts.usps.com<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and letters to Santa, can be found at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=1658064157&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.usps.com%2Fholidaynews%2F&amp;a=usps.com%2Fholidaynews\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>usps.com\/holidaynews<\/i><\/a>. For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=3286518162&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fabout.usps.com%2Fnewsroom%2Fmedia-contacts%2Fusps-local-media-contacts.pdf&amp;a=about.usps.com%2Fnews%2Fmedia-contacts%2Fusps-local-media-contacts.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>about.usps.com\/news\/media-contacts\/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf<\/i><\/a><i>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p>USPS\u00ae registered marks include, but are not limited to: United States Postal Service\u00ae, First-Class Mail\u00ae, Priority Mail\u00ae, Priority Mail Express\u00ae, Priority Yule\u2122.<\/p>\n<p>Contact: <span class=\"xn-person\">Kim Frum<\/span><br \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:kimberly.a.frum@usps.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>kimberly.a.frum@usps.gov<\/i><\/a>\u00a0<br \/><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=60695050&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fabout.usps.com%2Fnews%2Fwelcome.htm&amp;a=usps.com%2Fnews\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>usps.com\/news<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3009806-1&amp;h=2111728393&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F645058%2FUSPS_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F645058%2FUSPS_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/645058\/USPS_Logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  U.S. Postal Service<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 14, 2020<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0You&#8217;re very nearly there! It&#8217;s the last week to get those holiday gifts and greetings in the mail by the recommended deadlines. <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 14<\/span> \u2013 21 is expected to be the Postal Service&#8217;s busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg090bleft\" dir=\"ltr\">&lt;img id=&quot;prnejpg090bleft&quot; title=&quot; &quot; border=&quot;0&quot; alt=&quot; &quot; align=&quot;middle&quot; imagelabel=&quot;General&quot;&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":91647,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-91646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-familia-y-vida"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=91646"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/91646\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/91647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=91646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=91646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=91646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}