Purolator says it expects to process more than 52 million parcels during the 2025 holiday season, averaging 1.3 million packages a day between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24.
The company released its annual peak-season forecast recently, noting that couriers across the country have begun the busiest stretch of the year. Purolator describes itself as a leading Canadian integrated freight, package and logistics provider.
“This holiday season, Purolator is proud to bring Canadians more than parcels – we’re delivering cheer from coast to coast,” said Jacqueline Jennings, director of retail at Purolator.
“With more than 3,000 secure access points for easy package drop-off and pick-up, and special holiday rates to make shipping more affordable, we’re helping Canadians share holiday moments with family and friends and support locally owned businesses. Our network is prepared for the holiday rush, ensuring businesses can ship with confidence and customers receive their deliveries across Canada and beyond.”
The company said its fleet travelled approximately 18.3 million kilometres during the 2024 peak season, using delivery vans, all-electric vehicles and e-bikes. Purolator expects to cover a similar distance this year.
Forecasts for 2025 include more than 52 million packages processed nationally, more than 1.3 million packages handled daily and 626 million pounds of courier weight. According to the company, that weight is equivalent to more than 41.7 million 15-pound turkeys.
Purolator said it has expanded its network to more than 3,000 access points across the country to make holiday shipping easier. Seasonal rates offer up to 40 per cent off domestic and international shipments at Purolator Shipping Centres. The company’s Flat Rate Box program remains available at Purolator Shipping Centres and partner locations.
In 2025, the company added more than 250 all-electric vehicles to bring its total to more than 500 EVs, expanded its Purolator Your Way tracking and delivery-personalization app, added 65 new PARCELPOINT drop-off and pick-up locations, introduced Amazon pickup counters at 2,300 access points and expanded label-free return options at more than 2,200 retail locations.
More information about holiday services is available at purolator.com/deliveringcheer.
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