USPS Files Five Nearly Identical Shipping Contract Notices Same Day
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to its special contract list starting January 6, 2025. This change affects businesses using these services by offering new negotiated rates and options. It’s a smart move to keep shipping competitive and save money for customers who ship a lot.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Negotiated USPS Shipping Contract
On January 6, 2025, the Postal Service filed to add Priority Mail & USPS Ground Advantage Contract 550 to its list of Negotiated Service Agreements. The USPS filed the request with the Postal Regulatory Commission on December 18, 2024 (Docket Nos. MC2025-883, K2025-884), creating a new domestic shipping services contract for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage.
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