Currently, the United Parcel Service (UPS), which handles approximately 30% of all small package shipments in the United States, is in the midst of labor negotiations with it's Teamsters union. As a result, there is a possibility of large scale disruptions to UPS services, which may lead to longer shipping times for certain packages.
We understand the importance of timely deliveries and we are actively monitoring the situation. In the meantime, Huckberry may be shipping orders with alternative carriers. We are not alone in experiencing this significant shipping hurdle and thousands of other businesses will be working to divert their shipments to other carriers in the case of a UPS strike. Due to the mass shift in shipments to other carriers, we expecting to see longer transit times across the board as other carriers work to absorb UPS volume during the strike and likely for some time afterward.
During this uncertain period, we kindly request your patience and understanding. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer support team. Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of Huckberry.
You can keep up-to-date on the status of UPS labor negotiations on the UPS site here or by searching "UPS Teamsters negotiations" on your preferred news search engine.