Holiday shipping season is already in full swing, and Purolator has revealed how many packages from Canadians it expects to handle as they send presents to loved ones across the country.
Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, Purolator expects that it will have handled and processed a total of 52 million packages across Canada, the freight provider said in a statement Monday.
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This is up significantly from 2024, when Purolator estimated that it handled 43 million packages during the holidays.
“Our network is prepared for the holiday rush, ensuring businesses can ship with confidence and customers receive their deliveries across Canada and beyond,” said Jacqueline Jennings, director of retail at Purolator.
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