If you see “Delivered to an agent for final delivery,” the update means USPS has handed over your mailpiece to an independent “agent” who will ensure its final delivery. This agent could be a building manager, workplace receptionist, or an independent mail courier contracted by USPS. “...
Effective Dec. 23, 2024, the Postal Service has been advised by Canada Post that the strike by its employees has ended. USPS suspension of acceptance of mail and packages bound for Canada remains temporarily unchanged as we monitor Canada Post’s progress as they process the volumes that were...
Final thoughts The USPS’s decision to raise prices is a strategic response to financial challenges and market conditions. While the increase may seem significant, the USPS continues to offer value for money with its affordable and upfront pricing. As consumers and businesses adapt to these changes...
Priority Mail (1-3 day delivery) On average, Priority Mail prices are increasing an average of 5.7%. This is a very broad average with actual percentage changes being very complex and varying based on zone and weight. For the most part, prices are going up. P...
The U.S. Postal Service says it has cleared the final regulatory hurdle to placing orders for next-generation mail vehicles.
While USPS used to be the premier carrier for ecommerce packages, UPS has caught up fast in recent years. When stacking up with the other two carriers, UPS offers the best overall mix of fast delivery, affordable rates, and reliable service. ...
It will attempt to pack the items in as few boxes as possible. This is how the final shipping cost is calculated and provided to the customer, and also gives you an accurate assessment of the cost as well. While it does take some initial setup, it runs very well and makes shipping ...
"There remain more questions than answers about the capabilities of the new private delivery services, simply because they haven’t been seriously tested yet." The B2B shipping process is not intended to be convenient; indeed, it was intended by Congress to be deliberately difficult. That’s why...
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