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 list of special contracts. This change affects businesses using these services and aims to offer competitive pricing starting early 2025. Keep an eye out for new shipping options that could save money and speed up deliveries!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
USPS Files New Negotiated Shipping Contract
On January 7, 2025, the United States Postal Service filed a request to add Contract 1262 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 available at PRC Docket Nos. MC2025-1081 and K2025-1080.
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