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Postage Rate Uncertainty Remains Despite UPU Vote

September 25, 2019September 30, 2019 Ina Steiner
USPS

The US had threatened to leave the UPU over concerns about low shipping costs of Chinese imports, but a compromise was reached on Wednesday. The US will remain in the Universal Postal Union (UPU) after […]

3 CommentsNews, ShippingTerminal Dues, UPU, USPS Rates

USPS Closer to Making Small Packets from Overseas Pricier

February 5, 2019February 5, 2019 Ina Steiner
USPS

The USPS is getting one step closer to making small packets from overseas more expensive, something for which many small sellers in the US have advocated. The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) will host a conference […]

4 CommentsNews, ShippingInbound Small Packet, Terminal Dues, UPU, USPS

Letter Carriers Say UPU Pullout Harms USPS, Helps Private Carriers

October 23, 2018 Ina Steiner
National Association of Letter Carriers

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) questions the motive behind the US decision to withdraw from the Universal Postal Union (UPU) over inbound postal rates from China, and it says diplomacy works better than […]

4 CommentsNews, ShippingNational Association of Letter Carriers, Terminal Dues, UPU, USPS

Fixing China Postage Could Have Unintended Consequences

October 19, 2018 Ina Steiner
Universal Postal Union

The US withdrawal from the Universal Postal Union could harm US exporters and have other consequences, according to the International Mailers Advisory Group (IMAG). The organization released a statement in reaction to news of the […]

6 CommentsNews, ShippingIMAG, Terminal Dues, UPU

Trump May Axe China Postal Rates, Would Small Sellers Win?

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 Ina Steiner
US China trade

eBay was first to exploit terminal dues to create special postal rates for Chinese companies selling into the US and Europe known as ePacket, and now President Trump may upend the system on which those […]

15 CommentsNews, ShippingPresident Trump, Terminal Dues, Trade war, UPU, USPS

UPU Director General Addresses eBay, Ecommerce, and Reform

September 4, 2018 Ina Steiner
Universal Postal Union

Ecommerce and the business of international mail exchange were key themes coming out of the first day of the special meeting of the Universal Postal Union this week, as was the topic of reform. The […]

5 CommentsNews, ShippingBishar Hussein, Terminal Dues, UPU

UPU Responds to President Trump’s Directive on Postal Terminal Dues

August 30, 2018 Ina Steiner
Universal Postal Union

The Universal Postal Union (UPU) issued a statement on Monday in response to President Trump’s memorandum regarding terminal dues, which is the system Postal Services around the world use for reimbursement of international mail delivery. […]

5 CommentsNews, ShippingPresident Trump, Terminal Dues, Universal Postal Union, UPU

PRC Directs USPS to Work on International Shipping Issues

April 2, 2018April 2, 2018 Ina Steiner
USPS

The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) directed the US Postal Service to work on Terminal Dues and agreements with other countries, a hot-button issue for small online sellers in the US who are concerned they are […]

2 CommentsNews, ShippingInternational shipping, Postal Regulatory Commission, PRC, Terminal Dues, USPS

The USPS Position on Terminal Dues

July 25, 2016July 20, 2017 Ina Steiner

You’ve seen us write about the issue of Terminal Dues of late, which is what postal services around the world charge each other for last-mile delivery. The issue is important, since some overseas merchants may pay less […]

News, ShippingShipping, Terminal Dues, USPS

Your Chance to Weigh in on Low Postal Rates for China Sellers

July 20, 2016July 20, 2017 Ina Steiner

Last year, Amazon told Congress that Chinese sellers can ship low-weight orders to American buyers at significantly cheaper rates than are available to domestic sellers. It cited an example: the cost to ship a one-pound package from […]

News, ShippingShipping, Terminal Dues


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