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UPS to consider box size in ground-shipping prices

UPS believes that the change will push customers to put lightweight items in smaller boxes that take up less space on its trucks, reducing the company's costs.

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Amazon extends Christmas shipping deadlines

Amazon is courting last-minute holiday shoppers by extending its free-shipping deadline by one day to Dec. 19.

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Amazon launches 1-hour shipping in Manhattan

The one-hour delivery costs $7.99 but the company also offers two-hour delivery for free.

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Q&A: John Costanzo, Purolator International

As president of Purolator International, John Costanzo is busy shipping goods to and from (mostly to) Canada.

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UPS to raise rates by around 5 percent later this year

The company says it needs the increases to cover rising labor and equipment costs and to be compensated fairly for its services.

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UPS invests in same-day delivery company Deliv

Company says it is working to keep up with customer demand for speedy deliveries.

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Postal Service, citing losses, seeks higher stamp prices

Hopes to raise prices to combat losses 

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Amazon begins delivery to vehicles on LI

Amazon has begun delivering packages to Prime members who own newer GM or Volvo vehicles in 37 markets, including some Long Island cities.

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Amazon drops $25 free shipping minimum for holidays

Amazon is following Target and temporarily dropping the minimum amount shoppers need to spend to qualify for free shipping.

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This year, more returns expected before the gifts are opened

The gifts under the tree haven't been opened yet, but people are already returning some of their holiday hauls.

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