USPS Adds Another Boring Contract to Boring Contract List
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. This change affects businesses using these services and could mean new pricing or options starting early 2025. It’s all about making shipping smoother and more competitive for customers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Shipping Deal
If you run a business that ships with USPS, the Postal Service filed on January 8, 2025 to add Contract 1267 (covering Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage) to its list of Negotiated Service Agreements. The required notice date is January 16, 2025, and the filing appears in Docket Nos. MC2025-1088 and K2025-1087. The change may affect businesses that use these services and could mean new pricing or options starting in early 2025.
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The USPS 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.