PRC Says Plan to Change First-Class Package Service Standards “Lacks Demonstrable Evidence”
PRC Says Plan to Change First-Class Package Service Standards "Lacks Demonstrable Evidence" [...]
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Lower Postal Service Standards Take Effect October 1
New service standards for First-Class Mail and Periodicals will be implemented on October 1, 2021. [...]
Holiday Surcharge Mail Plant-Verified Drop Shipment Update
In conjunction with the upcoming price change occurring on October 3, 2021, plant-verified drop shipment (PVDS) mailings will be verified and accepted as follows: [...]
New Postcard Size 6″x9″, Same Postcard Rate
The Postal Service has increased the size of a commercial presorted or automation First-Class Mail (FCM) postcard. The new maximum size for a postcard is 6 inches high by 9 inches long. [...]
USPS To Raise Rates Twice a Year, But No Hike In January
The U.S. Postal Service announced its intention to raise postage rates twice a year going forward, but not this January 2022 to give mailers a breather after two rate hikes in 2021.
With rising inflation opening the door to ever higher postage rates, the U.S. Postal Service announced the new rate hike schedule terming it "New Market Dominant Price Adjustment Schedule." [...]
Priority Express Sunday/Holiday ZIP Code Delivery List
The following are the Sunday and Holiday Priority Mail Express ZIP Codes that receive delivery, effective February 21, 2018 and updated 9-1-2021 … (click to read [...]
Package Tracking Tools: USPS, FedEx, UPS and DHL
Track USPS, FedEx, UPS, or DHL package deliveries and manage services at these tracking tools provided by the carrier, updated August 31, 2021: [...]
Hurricane Ida: Louisiana, Mississippi Post Offices Mail Service Update
Here are the latest updates on Hurricane Ida impacts to mail services in Louisiana and Mississippi: Louisiana Last updated 9-14-21 4:30pm: Due to safety concerns, Retail [...]
USPS Holiday Surcharge On Parcels Oct 3 – Dec 26
WASHINGTON – The United States Postal Service filed notice today with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) regarding a temporary price adjustment for key package [...]
INT’L RATE HIKE IN 2022: USPS Files Inbound EMS 2 Increase
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service filed rate hikes changed for International Inbound EMS 2 on August 10. It seeks PRC approval by the end of the month so the [...]
First-Class, Marketing Mail Volumes Surge; Parcels Decline In Third Quarter
Post Reports Third Quarter Loss of $3.0 Billion, Despite Operating Revenue Gain of $845 Million WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Postal Service announced its financial results [...]
Alliance Alert: USPS To Slow Down Mail
From the Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers: Despite opposition stated by two new Governors, the Postal Service announced at its open meeting today that it will move ahead with [...]
PMG BLASTS “PUSHBACK” TO 10-YEAR PLAN
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy blasted “stakeholder pushback” to his 10-year comprehensive in prepared remarks during the August 6 USPS [...]
USPS Reports Service Performance; Marketing Mail Best in Nearly 5 Years
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service reported fourth-quarter service delivery performance data through the month of July that showed steady improvement across all [...]
State Attorneys General File PRC Statement Opposing Mail Service Cuts
Attorney General William Tong today joined a group of 21 attorneys general and two cities calling on the Postal Regulatory Commission to oppose Postmaster General DeJoy’s efforts to increase delivery times for First-Class Mail and other essential postal services. [...]
USPS Remains Open on Juneteenth Citing Service
The U.S. Postal Service issued this statement regarding the new Juneteenth federal holiday on June 17, 2021: “The U.S. Postal Service is fully supportive of the new [...]
USPS Chief Retail Officer Kristin Seaver To Retire
Chief Retail and Delivery Officer Kristin Seaver will retire Aug. 28, concluding a Postal Service career that began almost three decades ago. In a memo announcing the news [...]
First-Class Mail, Periodicals See Service Improvements While Marketing Mail Declines
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Postal Service provided new service performance data today for the week of May 29 through June 4, 2021. During the seven-day period, First-Class [...]
Postal Customer Council Leaders Honored
WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Postal Service recognized Postal Customer Councils (PCCs) throughout the nation for their outstanding achievement and innovation during the unique [...]
OIG Releases Vote By Mail Primer
The U.S. Postal Service delivered more than 135 million ballots to or from voters in the 2020 general election. Vote by mail had been growing steadily in usage in the United [...]