May 31 Deadline for USPS Mail Growth 2026 Incentives
Final opportunity to register for a chance to earn 30% postage credit! WASHINGTON, DC — May 31st , 2026, is the last day to initiate registration to participate in the [...]
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Current Service Type Identifier (STID) Table
-The STID (Service Type Identifier) is a three-digit numeric code used within the Intelligent Mail® barcode (IMb™) on a mailpiece that identifies the address correction or [...]
MAILCOM 2026 Kicks Off On 23rd
LAS VEGAS, NV — The annual MAILCOM spring event is only days away and features over 60 sessions, keynotes and exhibitors at the Tuscany in Las Vegas including: Keynote [...]
How University of Hartford Delivers 60,000 Packages
When the current Mail Services Manager joined the University of Hartford in Connecticut, it became clear that the mail center needed modernization. Outdated systems caused [...]
Professional Certification at MAILCOM Las Vegas
MAILCOM Las Vegas is the place for your professional development. MAILCOM certification programs take your achievements and raise them to the professional standard of the [...]
Labeling List Changes Effective March 1, 2026
Effective March 1, 2026, the Postal Service™ will revise Labeling List(s) L001, L002, L004, L005, L007, L009, L012, L015, L016, L051, L201, L601, L605, and L606 to reflect [...]
USPS Considers Big 2026 Rate & Regulation Changes To Aid Mailers
WASHINGTON, DC — The USPS is considering significant changes in its rates and regulations that could take effect with July 2026 rate hikes. These changes include: 1) [...]
Professional Certification Opportunities At MAILCOM 2026
Earn your management certificate and professional certification credits at MAILCOM 2026, March 23-25 at the Tuscany in Las Vegas. Mail, office and distribution managers and [...]
Mailstream On Demand Delivers Print-Mail Off-Site
Mailstream On Demand is an off-site print and digital delivery service of Pitney Bowes. Gain peace of mind knowing your mail will always go out when it needs to with [...]
PostalOne! Updates January 4, 2026
On Sunday, January 4, 2026, the United States Postal Service will implement the following software change(s): •PostalOne!System Release 63.0.0.0 These Pre-Release Notes [...]
Mail-Gard Provides Seamless Disaster Response Services During Hurricane Milton
From IWCO: In early October, Hurricane Milton approached Florida as “an extremely dangerous category 5 hurricane,” according to the National Weather Service. By the time [...]
How Boston Medical Center Saved Big on Shipping
Boston Medical Center implemented a secure, cloud-based solution to streamline shipping, tracking, and reporting across multiple locations. The system supports unlimited [...]
Registration Deadline For MAILCOM Las Vegas
Are you going to MAILCOM 2026 this March 23-25 at the Tuscany Hotel in Las Vegas? If so, sign-up now and take advantage of early discount rates: — Advanced Registration [...]
Mail Hazard Screening Insights
What Is Mail Threat Detection? Mail threat detection is the process of identifying potentially hazardous mail and packages through Secure Mail and Safe Package Handling [...]
UPDATE: U.S. POSTAGE RATE HIKE JANUARY 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — The Postal Service today filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) for Shipping Services price changes to take effect Jan. 18, 2026. The [...]
USPS RATE OUTLOOK SEES 5.3% INCREASE JULY 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Sharon Owens, the USPS Vice President of Costing & Pricing, told MTAC members that the USPS is forecasting a price hike of 5.3% in July 2026, [...]