USPS Files Paperwork to File More Paperwork About Shipping
Published Date: 1/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to its list of special contracts. This change affects businesses and customers who use these services, offering new negotiated rates starting early 2025. It’s all about making shipping smoother and possibly saving some money!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New Negotiated Shipping Contract Added
The Postal Service filed to add a new negotiated service agreement (Contract 1201) for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to its Competitive Product List. The filing was made December 26, 2024, with the required notice dated January 7, 2025 (PRC Docket Nos. MC2025-999 and K2025-998), and the change is described as offering new negotiated rates starting early 2025.
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