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
It’s long been suspected in certain quarters that the US Postal Service prioritizes Amazon packages over every other package and mail, and a survey of postal workers gives credence to the theory, according to a trade organization. The Strategic Organizing Read more
The US Postal Service will slow down First Class Package Service (FCPS) for packages that travel longer distances by transporting them by ground instead of by air. Packages traveling the greatest distances will be most affected: 32% of volume will Read more
A day after announcing higher costs for mailers beginning in July, the USPS said it should be able to reach “record net profit” beginning in 2024. The Postal Service said that since March of 2021, it had taken a more Read more
In a small corner of the ecommerce world, some sellers have been sounding the alarm over the USPS decision to price mailing tubes and other long packages out of the market. The move shows a new approach the USPS is Read more
