The Small Parcel Shipping Industry is ever changing. Rate Increases, Weather, (Mardi Gras ;) ) etc. Here are what we think are the Biggest Shipping Stories in the Small Parcel Industry this week. Did we miss one? Comment below.

1.)FedEx posted this on their "Service Alerts Page ( http://www.fedex.com/us/servicealerts/ )

"Operations During Mardi Gras in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi

February 12 – 17, 2015

FedEx anticipates local delays in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi February 12 – 17 because of Mardi Gras 2015 celebrations. As a result of closed roads in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi, unavoidable service delays are anticipated. FedEx is committed to providing service to the best of our ability and will continue to do so in areas that are accessible during this time."

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We do not know how Mardi Gras in New Orleans will affect delivery times in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana, other than New Orleans and maybe surrounding areas? The best guess we can come up with is if FedEx has hubs in or near New Orleans that may be affected by heavy traffic and possible road closures that feed Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi?  What do you think? Comment Below.