USPS Eyes List Addition for Ground Advantage Shipping Shenanigans
Published Date: 1/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is adding a new shipping deal for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® to its special contract list. This means businesses using these services could get better rates or options soon. Keep an eye out because this change could start affecting shipping costs and choices pretty quickly!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Shipping Deal
The Postal Service filed to add a new domestic shipping services contract for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to its Negotiated Service Agreements list in the Mail Classification Schedule's Competitive Products List. Businesses that use Priority Mail or USPS Ground Advantage could see new negotiated rates or service options as a result.
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