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
The Postal Service filed a request on January 8, 2025 to add a new Negotiated Service Agreement (Contract 1275) for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage to the Competitive Product List. The required notice date is January 16, 2025 and the filing appears in dockets MC2025-1097 and K2025-1096. This adds a new listed shipping contract that shippers can review at the Postal Regulatory Commission.
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