In November, parcel delivery speeds improved by 27% year-over-year, with an average delivery time of 3.7 days, down from 4.1 days in the previous year, according to project44. This reflects operational enhancements by shippers and carriers, including better inventory management and diversified carrier networks, which have reduced dependency on major operators like FedEx and UPS. While delivery times are expected to remain lower during the 2024 peak season, challenges such as increased demand and fewer delivery days between Black Friday and Christmas may lead to bottlenecks.

Source: https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/peak-season-2024-parcel-delivery-speeds-project44/734572/