Informed Visibility Mail Tracking & Reporting (IV-MTR) Mail.XML Guide

Posted on September 10, 2026 by mailomg in Memo 896 // 0 Comments

This guide provides information about using MailXML™ to receive mail tracking data through the IV-MTR application. Through Mail.XML, mailers can receive visibility information for letter and flat containers and handling units (trays, tubs, and sacks) … (click to read more)

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Informed Visibility Mail Tracking & Reporting (IV-MTR) Mail.XML Guide

This guide provides information about using MailXML™ to receive mail tracking data through the IV-MTR application. Through Mail.XML, mailers can receive visibility [...]
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