The USPS will be able to raise the rates for “market dominant” postage faster than it is currently allowed after the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) completed its mandatory review of the system for regulating rates first established by Congress in Read more
Last month, the USPS said it expected to delivery 850 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, an increase of 10% over last year. The Postal Inspection Service is in charge of keeping those shipments safe, and today it Read more
ShipStation launched a new program to help online sellers who are looking to outsource fulfillment. The program debuts with seven vetted third-party fulfillment services with various specialties, including niches such as subscription boxes, children’s products, and items requiring temperature control. Read more
Amazon has considered putting delivery lockers on wheels to bring them closer to customers. Amazon lockers are an option for customers who wish to avoid the risk of front-porch theft and are located at convenience stores, Whole Foods supermarkets, and Read more
USPS revenue declined by $1.8 billion to $69.6 billion for the fiscal year 2017, which runs from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. The pattern of declining mail and increasing packages continued. Volume for letter mail, which is the Read more
It’s official – USPS rates are going up in 2018. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the USPS request on Wednesday. Sellers who use online postage to print shipping labels (commercial) for Priority Mail will see prices increase about 6 percent Read more
In part one of this two-part series, we outlined some of the major changes in the USPS postal rates for next year going into effect on January 21, 2018. In part two, we delve into some additional tips provided by Read more
The US Postal Service has launched its new holiday marketing campaign that includes TV commercials, and Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan is narrating the first 60-second spot – other ads will debut throughout the holiday shopping season: “More people shop Read more
Just as FedEx and UPS guarantee delivery times for certain services, so does the US Postal Service when it comes to expedited services. The USPS is now letting shippers file claims for refund requests online. The USPS published a video Read more
UPS will raise rates by an average of 4.9% on December 24, 2017. It cited its continued investment in its network to support customer growth and service needs. UPS will also increase certain surcharges in July of 2018. Press release Read more
