The Monumental Push Behind Getting That Package Delivered By Christmas

A worker packages at a FexEx warehouse in Chicago.

David Schaper / NPR

It’s crunch time for getting packages delivered in time for Christmas, and companies like FedEx, UPS, the Postal Service and even Amazon are feeling the stress.

Online spending is expected to rise at least 15 percent over last year’s record holiday season, according to Adobe Analytics.

Long before you click “buy” and type in that shipping address, most e-retailers have already anticipated your order.