USPS Adds Yet Another Mail Deal to the Pile
Published Date: 2/13/2025
Notice
Summary
The Postal Service is teaming up with a partner to offer special deals on Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage® shipping. This new contract means customers can enjoy negotiated prices and faster service starting soon. If you send packages often, keep an eye out for these money-saving changes!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Discounted negotiated shipping prices
The Postal Service filed a new negotiated service agreement that offers negotiated prices for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. If you are a customer who ships packages often, these negotiated prices are intended to lower what you pay for domestic shipping starting soon.
Faster delivery for contracted shippers
The Postal Service says the new contract will provide faster service for Priority Mail Express, Priority Mail, and USPS Ground Advantage. Customers who use the negotiated service agreement should expect faster domestic delivery starting soon.
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