Product Change-Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage® Negotiated Service Agreement
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 special contract list starting January 16, 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 USPS Negotiated Shipping Contract
If you run a business that ships packages, the Postal Service filed on January 7, 2025 to add Contract 1259 for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to its Negotiated Service Agreements. The required notice date is January 16, 2025 and documents are available at Postal Regulatory Commission Dockets MC2025-1077 and K2025-1076. The contract adds new negotiated rates and options for businesses that use these services.
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