The USPS raised postage rates on July 10, but sellers reported Amazon began charging them the new rates on July 1st, as we reported on the EcommerceBytes Blog on July 4. A seller said an Amazon rep told them implementing Read more
The USPS will eliminate Retail Ground and Parcel Select Ground services, which offer very low rates for large or heavy packages (up to 70 pounds). And it will reinvent First Class Package Service, which is currently limited to lightweight packages Read more
The US Postal Service raised rates on Sunday (July 10) and made some other changes as well. And if recent history is any guide, USPS rates will rise again in 3 months. USPS First Class Mail rates (considered “dominant” services) Read more
eBay entered into a deal with FedEx to help sellers in APAC (Asia Pacific) reach shoppers around the world. The companies said the collaboration means businesses in the region can enjoy highly competitive rates and shipping capabilities. “eBay sellers in Read more
The US Postal Service had planned to tighten rules around parcels in “soft packaging” but has scrapped the plans. The USPS said parcels that are “improperly” packaged in soft materials such as plastic, cloth and padded envelopes lead to an Read more
The USPS got approval for its proposed changes to competitive products going into effect in July. The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved the changes on Wednesday. The PRC had already approved the changes the USPS had requested for market dominant Read more
The USPS is making a change to two services that are slower and cheaper alternatives to Priority Mail, and the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) is concerned the changes could lead to disruptions and higher costs. On March 21, 2022, the Read more
Due to an increase in incidents involving lithium batteries and other hazardous material, the USPS is limiting how shippers can send such items and is requiring new labeling. It cited urgency of the danger to personnel, property, passengers, and the Read more
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) is inviting stakeholders to consult on USPS rate increases, and shippers have until the end of July to make their voices heard. In its mandated review of rate-setting in 2020, the PRC did not give Read more
Just as online merchants know it’s never too early to get ready for the next holiday season, so do shipping carriers, and the USPS said this month it’s ready. It expects to receive about 40 million packages on its busiest Read more
