USPS Drops Yet Another Negotiated Shipping Agreement Notice
Published Date: 1/30/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is asking for approval to add a new shipping deal for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage® to its special contract list. This change affects businesses that ship packages and could mean better rates or options starting soon. Keep an eye out for updates that might save money or speed up your deliveries!
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
New USPS Negotiated Shipping Deal
If your business ships packages, the Postal Service filed with the Postal Regulatory Commission to add a domestic negotiated service contract for Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage to the Competitive Products List. This change is aimed at businesses that ship packages and could mean better rates or new shipping options soon.
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