Freight of the Union
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Yes, whatever you ordered online is taking longer than usual to be delivered. Be patient. Listen to our podcast while you wait. Your shipment will get to you. Eventually. America's shipping networks are literally and figuratively filled to the brim. More people are shopping online because of the pandemic. Add to that peak holiday season gift-buying and millions of vaccines that need to get from the manufacturers into people's arms as soon as possible.  By one estimate, the US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS and Amazon are handling 100 million packages a day. This week, Major Garrett explores the shipping industry and how the pandemic has brought never-before-seen volume and rapid industry change. 
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