USPS Asks Permission to Make More Secret Shipping Deals
Published Date: 1/16/2025
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 using these services and could mean new pricing options starting early 2025. It’s all about making shipping smoother and more competitive for customers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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New USPS Negotiated Shipping Contract Filed
On January 7, 2025 the Postal Service filed a request to add a domestic negotiated service contract (Contract 1251) covering Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to the Competitive Products List. The required notice date is January 16, 2025 and related documents are at Postal Regulatory Commission Docket Nos. MC2025-1069 and K2025-1068.
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