USPS Files Paperwork for Yet Another Shipping Deal
Published Date: 1/6/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to its special contract list starting January 6, 2025. This means certain customers will get new negotiated rates and options for sending packages. It’s a smart move to keep shipping flexible and competitive!
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USPS Adds New Negotiated Shipping Deal
The Postal Service filed a request on December 19, 2024 to add a new domestic negotiated shipping contract (Contract 1127) for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to the Competitive Products List. The required notice date is January 6, 2025, and this means certain customers will have new negotiated rates and sending options under that contract (dockets MC2025-908 and K2025-909).
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