Holiday Shipping Tips

Wednesday, March 1, 2006

trends Holiday Shipping Tips (NAPSA)—You always want your special packages to arrive safely and on time. However, this is particularly important during the holiday season as you send your holiday gifts to your family and loved ones around the world. Here are some tips to help ensure your holiday packages arrive safely and on time: pen el 6S= ey Ensure your holiday gifts arrive safely and on time. Ship early in the season. The earlier you ship, the shorter the lines. Choose the right supplies. Use sturdy boxes with the flaps intact and do not reuse boxes. Position at least one inch of packaging materials on all sides and use tape designed for packaging. Be smart about labeling. Position the address label squarely on the largest surface and provide complete sender and recipient addresses, including phone numbers and ZIP codes. Ensure that the label is properly and completely attached. fedex.com can help you determine shipping options, including rates and transit times. For last-minute shoppers, customers have until Friday, December 22 to ship holiday gifts using FedEx Express for delivery on Saturday, December 23. * Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Take the hassle out of holiday shipping with expert assistance and full-service packing and shipping solutions at FedEx Kinko’s. Find www.fedex.com. more tips at